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Ludwig II: The Only Real King of the 19th Century

Outside of Germany, King Ludwig II is relatively unknown. And, yet, he is one of history’s most tragic and romantic kings. He was a gay icon and a ruler who eschewed public appearances for turn inward into a fantasy realm of his own making.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Selects: The Manson Family Murders Part 2

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  Celebration Florida: The Story of a Utopia that Never Was

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  Short Stuff: Uncle Sam Wants YOU!

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  Henry Ford: The Good, Bad and Ugly

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  Selects: How Futurology Works

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  Short Stuff: Rescuing Mistreated Pets

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  The History of Streaming Music

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  Selects: The Manson Family Murders Part 1

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  How Bomb Disposal Works

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  Short Stuff: Skid Row (not the band)

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  The Strange Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon

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  Selects: Hummingbirds: Ornery Helicopters of the Animal Kingdom

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  The Luddites: Misunderstood Working Class Heroes

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  Short Stuff: Chupacabra

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  True Mysteries of the Internet