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8 scandals that rocked Georgian Britain

8 scandals that rocked Georgian Britain

FromHistoryExtra Long Reads


8 scandals that rocked Georgian Britain

FromHistoryExtra Long Reads

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

From the illicit affairs of high society to duels, crimes and even ghosts, Georgian Britain loved a scandal. Today’s long read, written by historian and author Emily Brand, charts eight of the most shocking. 
HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the September 2023 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.
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Released:
Oct 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (40)

Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.