Join Scott Rizzuto and Tim McKernan for a deep dive into one of the most important anecdotes of historical lore. In our very first episode, we explore a peculiar aspect of Napoleon Bonaparte's life that never made it to your history textbooks. We're talking about his most private part—yes, his penis. How did a part of a French emperor end up in New Jersey? Tune in to uncover this absurd journey from the battlefields of Europe to a collector’s bedroom in the Garden State.
Topics Discussed:
- Introduction to "Stupiracy" and its focus on stupid history and conspiracy theories.
- The historical figure of Napoleon Bonaparte: His rise and fall.
- The peculiar story of Napoleon's penis:
- How it was allegedly removed and preserved.
- Its journey across the world from Corsica to New Jersey.
- The various owners of this bizarre relic over the centuries.
- Detailed discussion on the implications of Napoleon's height and how myths can overshadow historical facts.
- The impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe and Napoleon’s strategies.
- The Louisiana Purchase and its connection to Napoleon's financial needs.
- Napoleon's exile and return, and his final defeat at Waterloo.
- An overview of Napoleon's personal and romantic life.
Entities Mentioned:
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Corsica
- New Jersey
- Museum of French Art, New York
- Dr. John Lattimer
- French Military Academy
- Battle of Waterloo
- Elba and Saint Helena
- Louisiana Purchase
- Josephine Bonaparte
- Marie-Louise of Austria
- Napoleon II
- British and Prussian military forces
- Louis XVIII of France
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