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That Time New York City Rioted Over Shakespeare

That Time New York City Rioted Over Shakespeare

FromRidiculous History


That Time New York City Rioted Over Shakespeare

FromRidiculous History

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Sep 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Don't let reality television and wrestling fool you -- celebrity rivalries are a tale as old as entertainment itself. In 1849, the rivalry between two Shakespearean actors culminated in a massive riot that would leave more than 20 people dead in the street. Listen in to learn more about the infamous Shakespeare riot... as well as the sociocultural tensions that actually drove the fray.
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Released:
Sep 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.