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Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax
Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Queen Marie Antoinette's reputation was already tarnished by gossip in 1784, but was completely ruined by the implication that she defrauded the crown jewelers, conning them out of a dazzling, expensive diamond necklace. That's the short summary -- but the story itself is a startling tale of intrigue and iniquity. Listen in to learn more about the strange tale of the diamond necklace hoax. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
May 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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