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Survived (From the Archive) Jan 21, 2025

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Catherine Parr was the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII.

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Beheaded II (From the Archive) Jan 14, 2025

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Katherine Howard was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII.

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Divorced II (From the Archive) Jan 07, 2025

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Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII.

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Died (From the Archive) Dec 31, 2024

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Jane Seymour was the third wife of King Henry VIII.

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Beheaded (From the Archive) Dec 24, 2024

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Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII.

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Divorced (From the Archive) Dec 17, 2024

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Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of King Henry VIII.

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Noble Steed Dec 10, 2024

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The "fun fact" that Caligula tried to appoint his horse to the senate is a classic example of an emperor gone mad with power. The truth is, his appointment was likely a pointed political joke. But who was the horse at the center of it all?

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The Maxwell Prison Break from the Tower of London Dec 03, 2024

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Winnifred Maxwell's husband was tried and sentenced to death after participating in the 1715 Jacobite uprising against King George I. She refused to let that stand.

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Dunstan and Eadwig's Notorious Twosome Nov 26, 2024

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At the end of the 10th century, King Eadwig was locked in a bitter rivalry with Abbot Dunstan. Their feud would eventually lead to exile, a broken marriage, a split kingdom, and a rumor that has persisted to this day.

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E.T. and Me Nov 21, 2024

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In 1981, 11-year-old Matt DeMeritt got a call that would change his life. He wasn’t a child actor, or a performer of any kind. He was just a suburban kid enjoying his summer break. But Matt had something no other kid had — something Steven Spielberg needed to make his most ambitious movie yet.

Note: This episode contains discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening.

Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English
Written by Jake Rossen
Produced by Josh Fisher
Story Editor is Marisa Brown
Editing and Sound Design by Mary Dooe, Jonathan Washington and Josh Fisher
Mixing and Mastering by Baheed Frazier
Voice Actors are Jess Krainchich and Juliet English
Original Music by Elise McCoy
Research and Fact Checking by Jake Rossen and Austin Thompson
Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla
Executive Producer is Jason English

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