The Roosevelt-Ronden Expedition of 1913-1914 (Episode 146)
In 1913, Teddy Roosevelt and Candido Ronden, national heroes of the United States and Brazil, set out to map a previously-uncartographed river. By the time they saw civilization again, two men were dead, one was lost to the jungle (and good riddance), and Roosevelt was nearly dead.
This is what happened.
9 Sept 2024
Queen Jane, Approximately - The Story of Lady Jane Grey (Episode 145)
The Lady Jane Grey was many things in her short life - a polyglot, a religious scholar, a young woman who approached the world with curiosity. She was also a pawn in the schemes of her much-less-intelligent father, and it resulted in her becoming Queen of England... for a moment.
26 Aug 2024
The Mystery of Richard III (Episode 144)
Richard the Third of England has been regarded as a monstrous ruler, a murderer of his nephews, and a raving, hunchbacked lunatic.
As with all disasters - especially those of rulers - the truth is far more interesting.
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
41 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
207 ratings
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