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Mar 26
Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part One
Once upon a time, back in 2011, we shared the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, beloved author of the Little House series and chronicler of life on the US prairie in the late 1800s. Now, 15 years later, we thought it was time to revisit her with our 2026 eyes (and the mountain of in ... Show More
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Boudica
Boudica (formerly known as Boadicea ) was a first‑century Celtic queen of the Iceni tribe in what’s now eastern England. After the Roman Empire seized her late husband’s kingdom and brutalized her family, she rallied a massive coalition of tribes and led one of the most famous up ... Show More
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Bonus: History Chicks History
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, and Women's History Month during all of March, we have a short message for you all. We couldn't possibly narrow down one or even 31 women to honor this month, so we'll keep honoring as many as we can, 12 months a year, just lik ... Show More
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The Osage Murders | A Shrinking Family | 1
<p>A woman's body is found at the bottom of a gorge. It belongs to a member of the Osage Nation, a tribe that's grown incredibly wealthy from oil. When the victim's sister goes looking for answers, she begins to uncover a shocking conspiracy, one that puts her life in danger.</p> ... Show More
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Sisi: The Empress of Austria and Her Cult of Beauty
<p>Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, is often considered the public's "favorite" member of the Habsburgs. She only reluctantly carried out her duties, but her murder created an outcry across Europe -- and the story doesn't end there.</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More
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SYMHC Classics: Sisi - The Empress of Austria and Her Cult of Beauty
We're traveling back to 2011 for this one! Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, is often considered the public's "favorite" member of the Habsburgs. She only reluctantly carried out her duties, but her murder created an outcry across Europe -- and the story doesn't ... Show More
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S1 Ep3: Maple & Finn
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Cleopatra | A Taste for Betrayal | 1
Cleopatra is born into a life of luxury - and violence. Beautiful and brilliant, the young queen of Egypt is still a teenager when she ascends the throne - but it's not long before she's betrayed by those closest to her. Join Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer ... Show More
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S2 Ep6: It was Horrific
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Marian & Nathalia
The Holts work to get Thamy's daughters to the US. Josh and Thamy finally start getting regular "visits" from the outside world – but also become frustrated to their breaking point over their lost human rights. On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy ... Show More
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Spice Girls: Viva Forever | Wannabe | 226
<p>Geri Halliwell always wanted to be famous. She dreamed of escaping her life of poverty and being as well-known and loved as her favorite entertainers. So when she finds an ad for an all-new girl group, she's convinced it's her one shot at fame.</p><p>Listen to Even The Rich on ... Show More
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Margaret Thatcher | The Making of the Iron Lady | 1
The daughter of a methodist shopkeeper, Margaret Thatcher has never believed in luck. She knows that together with her strength of character, hard work is what will bring her success. And soon enough, she proves herself one of the most formidable politicians the country has ever ... Show More
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S1 Ep13: We All Dodged a Bullet
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Sisi was a shy young noblewoman who was plucked from obscurity and shoved onto the world stage with very little warning. She found the limelight a difficult place in which to live, but her beauty and her genuine concern for the common people earned her the status of a reluctant icon. Sisi's ultimate death shocked the whole world.
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<strong>*Content Warning:</strong> animal abuse, emotional and physical abuse, distressing themes <br>
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Music from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gladragsmusic"><strong>Glad Rags</strong></a> album <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/wonder-under/1385151733?ig ... Show More
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<strong>*Content Warning:</strong> gaslighting, domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse, distressing themes, childhood abuse, medical trauma, factitious disorder.<br>
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Music from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gladragsmusic"><strong>Glad Rags</strong></a> album ... Show More
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<strong>*Content Warning:</strong> gaslighting, domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse, distressing themes.<br>
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Music from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gladragsmusic"><strong>Glad Rags</strong></a> album <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/wonder-under ... Show More