Author: Declan Ryder
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Sitcom’s most ridiculous breakups
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Breakups and laughter typically go together as well as a comedian in a courtroom or beef in a trifle. That said, sitcoms can also find ways of turning heartbreak into hilarity, proving that sometimes all you need in the throes of a breakup is to laugh at the absurdity of…
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The History of Heartbreak: Napoleon and Joséphine w/ Dr Laura O’Brien
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We take a look at the tumultuous first marriage of this little French general (his shortness is actually a historical myth – he stood at 5’6”, above average for a Frenchman of the time). His marriage with Joséphine was rife with scandal, infidelity and difficult pronunciations, but ended in remarkable…
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The History of Heartbreak: Henry VIII w/ Kate Lister
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The Tudors are pretty much the only historical period we all know at least something about … divorced, beheaded, died? But the story of Henry VIII and his six wives is far more complicated than a playground song, and the legacy of these women needs an urgent rewrite. Join Eliza…
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The History of Heartbreak: Teaser Trailer
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Join Eliza and Declan as they unpack the most salacious, turbulent, and torrid affairs and breakups in history. From Henry VIII’s dating legacy, to The Bloomsbury Group’s messy ménage-à-trois, follow us as we chart the universal nature of the split.