They were some of the most powerful men who've ever lived.

They waged war, forged peace, and altered the fates of billions of people,

and yet they were just as human, just as flawed as you and me.

They were the presidents of the United States, and they are the subjects of the history podcast

this American president. In each episode of this American president, we explore how flawed men

have managed this awesome responsibility. To listen now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search

this American president on your favorite podcast platform.

The history of the Popes of Rome and Christianity reaches into nearly every aspect of history.

In the history of the papacy podcast, we step over the rope. We dive into discover more about the

people events and background that define the influence of the Popes of Rome and church not only

on the west, but the world. To start listening now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search for

history of the papacy on your favorite podcast platform.

Welcome to the history unplugged podcast. The unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,

Mythbust's historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.

I'm your host, Scott Rank.

Hi everyone. Welcome to the history unplugged podcast. We're doing another short

in-between episode where I answer any questions that you have. Today's question comes from

Goya. Goya asks, is bloody Mary a real person? Okay, this is going to be a fun question because

we are going to talk about an urban legend and historical fact and how they come together.

These two issues are intertwined a lot more than us historians would like, particularly when

you get out of the modern era. Well first, let's look at the urban legend. Bloody Mary in full

claw. This is a legend consisting of a ghost or a spirit that can be conjured up to reveal the

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