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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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57 FDR Special - How FDR Became a Star in the 1924 Presidential Convention Sep 13, 2018

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Despite his illness, FDR proved a strong ally for Al Smith, and visa versa. In Part 3 of our Frank and Al miniseries, we see how these two political powerhouses rewrote what it meant to be a Democrat and an American.
Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-fdr-became-a-star-in-the-1924-presidential-convention
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250089656

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56 FDR Special - Frank and Al: The Loss That Created FDR Sep 06, 2018

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FDR tried hard to become a New York politician while still working in Washington, battling the powerhouses of Tammany Hall and eventually succumbing to defeat. Part 2 of our Frank and Al miniseries shows how FDR's loss brought about an unlikely ally.
Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/frank-and-al-the-loss-that-created-fdr
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250089656

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55 FDR Special - The Unlikely Friendship Between FDR and Al Smith Aug 30, 2018

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In the early 20th century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt decided to make his name in New York politics. In Part 1 of our Frank & Al miniseries, understand the context to the unlikely friendship between FDR and Al Smith.
Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-unlikely-friendship-between-fdr-and-al-smith
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250089656

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BONUS: Introducing 'Case Closed' Aug 24, 2018

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Today's episode is a special preview of Case Closed just for Unknown History listeners. The show covers the murder of Rusty Sneiderman, a Georgia man who was shot in broad daylight in the parking lot of his son's preschool. Who killed Rusty and why? Keep listening to hear episode one of this story. If you're hooked and want to hear the rest, you can find all 14 episodes exclusively on Stitcher Premium. For a free month, go to stitcherpremium.com/caseclosed.

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54 Poison Special - The Gross Reality of Royal Life Aug 16, 2018

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Vermin, a foul stench, public urination, and bacteria everywhere. These are just some of the things you'd come across in a royal palace, as told by Eleanor Herman in part 5 of her Poison Chronicles, inspired by her book The Royal Art of Poison.
Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-the-gross-reality-of-royal-life
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869

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53 Poison Special - Poisonous Cosmetics in Medieval Times Aug 09, 2018

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How dangerous were the cosmetic habits of medieval women? Let's just say you won't find mercury foundation or potions of liquid gold at your nearest Macy's. Welcome to part 4 of Eleanor Herman's Poison Chronicles, inspired by her book The Royal Art of Poison.
Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/dying-to-be-beautiful-poisonous-cosmetics-in-medieval-times
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869

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52 Poison Special - Dangerous Medicines of Centuries Past Aug 02, 2018

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Eleanor Herman discusses the top treacherous medical treatments and "cannibal cures" from her new book, The Royal Art of Poison.
Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-dangerous-medicines-of-centuries-past
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869

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51 Poison Special - The Arsenic Poisoning of Napoleon Bonaparte Jul 26, 2018

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Eleanor Herman describes the role of arsenic in Napoleon Bonapartes's rapid health decline and eventual death while under imprisonment at St. Helen.
Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-the-arsenic-poisoning-of-napoleon-bonaparte
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869

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50 Poison Special - A History of Russian Poisonings Jul 19, 2018

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Welcome to Part 1 of a bonus Unknown History miniseries: The Poison Chronicles. Eleanor Herman, author of The Royal Art of Poison, discusses the history of poison as a political tool used over centuries. In this first segment, Herman explores the use of poison throughout Russian history.
Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!
Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-a-history-of-russian-poisonings
Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869

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49 Dodge City Special - Wyatt Earp's Relationship with Women Was...Complicated Mar 29, 2018

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Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. To view the full transcript, visit here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-glory-days-of-wild-west-outlaws

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