A man of contradictions, Pancho Villa was a prominent military leader in the Mexican Revolution who lived his life as a criminal, a hero...and a Hollywood star. Join Carter and Vanessa as they explore the successes and failures that defined Villa’s life and legacy, which is still prominent today.
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Aug 2023
The Assassination of Pancho Villa
To some, he was a hero of the Mexican Revolution. To others, a “bloody soul, born from evil.” In 1923, when he was gunned down in the streets of Parral, everyone wanted to know: Who killed Pancho Villa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41m 14s
May 2021
Mexican Music Pt. 1: Death of Juan Gabriel
As one of Mexico’s biggest pop stars, Juan Gabriel’s talent and rags-to-riches story were legendary. But despite his fame, he was able to keep an astonishing number of secrets — ones that resulted in speculation over his life and death, and a fight over his vast estate. Learn mor ... Show More
39m 9s
Apr 2020
Quel fut le fabuleux destin de Severiano de Heredia ?
Élu président du Conseil municipal de Paris, en 1879, Severiano de Heredia entra - du même coup - dans l'Histoire. En effet, ce fils d'esclaves affranchis est considéré – de nos jours - comme le premier maire noir de la Ville de Paris...<br><p> Voir <a href="https://acast.com/pri ... Show More
2m 38s
Sep 2020
Victor Hugo a vécu avenue Victor Hugo
<p>Victor Hugo est probablement l'un des écrivains français les plus admirés, que ce soit en France ou à l'étranger. Contrairement à d'autres figures historiques, sa gloire – néanmoins – n'a rien de posthume. Le Bisontin a, en effet, été révéré de son vivant...au point d'habiter ... Show More
2 m
Jul 2020
“Sammy the Bull” Pt. 1: Salvatore Gravano
A fierce fighter, Salvatore Gravano proved to members of the Colombo family and the Gambino family throughout the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s that if there was ever someone fully dedicated to La Cosa Nostra, it was him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice ... Show More
43m 54s
Jan 2021
Populista! The Rise of Latin America's Strongman, with Will Grant and Mark Mardell
For more than six decades, Fidel Castro's words have echoed through the politics of Latin America. His towering political influence still looms over the region today.
The swing to the Left in Latin America, known as the 'Pink Tide', was the most important political movement in ... Show More
45m 35s