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Jun 2024
57m 15s

Pride Month: Ludwig II of Bavaria

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The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Death of Ludwig II of Bavaria Katy and Nathan are back with a Pride Month special, and it's all about Ludwig II of Bavaria - the 'Swan King'. This dude was all about the arts, built some seriously extra castles, and had a personal life that was... complicated (to say the least). We're diving deep into his life - his obsessi ... Show More
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