Adele Hugo (1830-1915) was the youngest child of Victor Hugo, a major French writer of the Romantic era. She also was known for stalking a British officer known as Lieutenant Albert Pinson in the mid-1800s.
Mar 2021
Olga Janina: “La Cosaque”
<p>Olga “Janina,” a protofeminist and Polish pianist, was known for stalking Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. </p><p><br></p><p>Franz’s name may or may not ring a bell, but he was recognized as a musical “rockstar” during the Romantic era. He composed a number of popular classical ... Show More
33m 25s
Apr 2021
My Guitar Gently Weeps: George Harrison's Stalkers
<p>When Cristin Keleher broke into George Harrison's Maui estate, she ate frozen pizza, did a load of laundry, and called her mother. Two weeks later, Michael Abram broke into Harrison's Friar Park estate, stabbing Harrison repeatedly.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More
25m 30s
Feb 2018
SYMHC Classics: Abelard and Heloise
<p>This episode revisits the story of poet, philosopher and theologian Abelard, and his student Heloise. This is a tragic love story, complete with lovers forced apart, a secret marriage, a castration and repeated exhumations. Happy Valentine's Day!</p><p> </p> Learn more about y ... Show More
26m 26s
Apr 2025
A Scandal in Bohemia: Part One
When a mysterious masked man appears at 221B Baker Street with a delicate problem, Holmes finds himself suddenly drawn into a web of international intrigue. At the centre of the whole affair lies Irene Adler: opera singer, adventuress, and one of Sherlock’s most worthy opponents. ... Show More
28m 59s
