Jun 2024

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Ep. 3 - The MYSTERIOUS Death of Edgar Al...

Genevieve Manion

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In today's episode, Genevieve covers the life and mysterious death of beloved gothic fiction writer, Edgar Allan Poe.

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References for today's episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Edgar_Allan_Poe

https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a45782209/edgar-allan-poe-death-mystery/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe-180952936/

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