History’s B-Side

This is History’s B-Side, a podcast about History’s most important, forgotten people. Hosted by @PHall16 and Matt Melito.

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We have 3 BIG announcements about History's B-Side today...

First, we're proud to unveil our new website: https://t.co/2bIXpMGwcx
Here you can listen to episodes, learn about the show, or become a member with extra perks like bonus episodes, show notes, sneak peeks and more!

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@rekmira We appreciate your kind words! Unfortunately, some big changes in our careers and personal lives have forced us into an “extended hiatus.” There may be future episodes, but nothing currently scheduled.
Thanks for listening!

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We have 3 BIG announcements about History's B-Side today...

First, we're proud to unveil our new website: https://t.co/2bIXpMGwcx
Here you can listen to episodes, learn about the show, or become a member with extra perks like bonus episodes, show notes, sneak peeks and more!

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@VinceCalautti @PrezWisdom @WWilsonHouse That was our first episode! (They get better, we promise.) We also covered figures behind other presidents, like Washington’s Runaway Slave, Lincoln’s Body Guard, and FDR’s Right-Hand Woman.

Edith Wilson: https://t.co/BCgX3Re7YK

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History’s B-Side & @fancytowncrimes listeners already knew this: https://t.co/R4xGL09twF

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Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory is often proclaimed the most prolific female serial killer of all time. Now, this narrative is being questioned by researchers who believe Báthory’s crimes were likely exaggerated as part of a conspiracy against her https://t.co/fD4HmzCUUo

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During the period known as the "Time of Trouble," there would come to be 3 (possibly 4) men who claimed to be Dmitry, son of Ivan and rightful heir to the throne of Russia. Despite varying success in achieving their goal, all met a similar bloody end. https://t.co/aCFyV88BiS

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Years after Dmitry I, the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, was killed, a monk named Grigory Otrepiev appeared on scene, claiming to be the heir to Russia. He would later rise to become the Tsar of Russia with the help of the Polish throne. Hear more at https://t.co/aCFyV88BiS

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NEW: Historical Happy Hour (Bonus Episode)

Available exclusively to our members at https://t.co/RLZOCBwrdQ

Memberships are available for any recurring monthly contribution and include a number of benefits outlined at the link above!

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On our last episode, we discussed Ivan the Terrible, whose increasingly messy reign left Russia with no definitive heir upon his death and an inevitable struggle for the throne in the years that followed. https://t.co/aCFyV8pEkS

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Due to personal circumstances, there will not be a new episode of History’s B-Side this week.

We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend, and feel free to revisit some of our previous episodes, available at https://t.co/aCFyV88BiS

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NEW: One Tsar, Two Tsar, Dead Tsar, New Tsar

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Ivan the Terrible was Russia's first and one of its most famous Tsars. But after his death, the country began a period of confusion and questionable leadership. This Monday, guest host Trey DeFalco returns to explain just how messy it was.

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Over time, Tarrare's story has transformed through legendary retellings. In reality he was a meager showman with an insatiable appetite and possibly the worst spy of the French Revolution.

We talk all about this strange man on our latest episode: https://t.co/aCFyV8pEkS

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NEW: A Very Hungry Frenchman

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The French Revolution was a pivotal moment in history, but buried beneath the major storylines was a French spy with an unusual talent. Trey DeFalco of the “Hiccups in History” podcast joins History’s B-Side this week to share this story.

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Martha Gellhorn’s journalism career included reporting on every major global conflict for almost 70 years, including being the only woman at Normandy on D-Day.

Hear her full story at https://t.co/aCFyV88BiS

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NEW: The War Writer

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Women were involved in WWII in a variety of ways. Guest host Tony Rivera will rejoin the show to tell a few of their stories, including the only woman at D-Day (and her famous ex-husband, who she'd rather we not talk about).

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The other women we discussed on our episode this week can be found at https://t.co/WTurzsCOXE

We wanted to give a shout-out to this unique project highlighting other lesser-known, inventive women of history! @LadyEdisons

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Our main B-Sider this week is Beulah Henry, one of the most prolific female inventors! Her ideas ranged from products for women, businesses, children's toys & more. Her various contributions to invention earned her the nickname "Lady Edison."

Her story: https://t.co/aCFyV8pEkS

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We're talking about inventors this week on History's B-Side! So naturally, we have to talk about Thomas Edison, whose 1,093 patents made him one of the most famous Americans of all time. His story (and way more) on our most recent episode: https://t.co/aCFyV8pEkS