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Unknown History with Giles Milton

Unknown History provides you with surprising, quirky, and remarkable tales from the past, so you can pretend you paid attention in history class. Hosted by renowned author Giles Milton.

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Latest Episodes:

6 S1 - Who Really Killed Rasputin? Apr 28, 2016

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It’s not everyday that someone confesses to a murder they most certainly did not commit. Who was Prince Felix Yusupov covering up for? Find out in this story, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WAGckm

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5 S1 - Sergeant Stubby: How Did One Dog Become a Decorated War Hero? Apr 21, 2016

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Here's the story of how one dog rose to the rank of sergeant in the United States Army during World War I, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23hch0T

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4 S1 - How Dorothy Lawrence Disguised Herself as a Man to Fight in WWI Apr 14, 2016

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How one woman successfully hid her identity and joined the fight during World War I, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for a new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Z0KzEo

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1 S1 - The Surprising Truth About Hitler's Drug Use Apr 06, 2016

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Learn the bizarre story of Hitler’s physician, Theodor Morell, and the vast array of drugs he prescribed the infamous dictator, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for our new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1qIKZEs

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2 S1 - How to Survive the Sinking of the Titanic Apr 06, 2016

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How did one Titanic crew member survive the icy ocean water, all thanks to his favorite drink? Learn this story, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for our new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23w5q9f

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3 S1 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie Apr 06, 2016

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Agatha Christie might be known for writing great mysteries, but none are quite as perplexing as her own 11-day disappearance—as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for a new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23w5x4D

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