Join Scott Rizzuto and Tim McKernan for a deep dive into one of the most important anecdotes of historical lore. In our very first episode, we explore a peculiar aspect of Napoleon Bonaparte's life that never made it to your history textbooks. We're talking about his most private part-yes, his penis. How did a part of a French emperor end up in New Jersey? Tune in to uncover this absurd journey from the battlefields of Europe to a collector’s bedroom in the Garden State.
Topics Discussed:
Introduction to "Stupiracy" and its focus on stupid history and conspiracy theories.
The historical figure of Napoleon Bonaparte: His rise and fall.
The peculiar story of Napoleon's penis:
How it was allegedly removed and preserved.
Its journey across the world from Corsica to New Jersey.
The various owners of this bizarre relic over the centuries.
Detailed discussion on the implications of Napoleon's height and how myths can overshadow historical facts.
The impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe and Napoleon’s strategies.
The Louisiana Purchase and its connection to Napoleon's financial needs.
Napoleon's exile and return, and his final defeat at Waterloo.
An overview of Napoleon's personal and romantic life.
Entities Mentioned:
Napoleon Bonaparte
Corsica
New Jersey
Museum of French Art, New York
Dr. John Lattimer
French Military Academy
Battle of Waterloo
Elba and Saint Helena
Louisiana Purchase
Josephine Bonaparte
Marie-Louise of Austria
Napoleon II
British and Prussian military forces
Louis XVIII of France