Eustache Dauger, the Secret Prisoner in the Velveteen Mask (aka the Man in the Iron Mask)

Historical Blindness

EpisodeMay 1, 201837m

Eustache Dauger, the Secret Prisoner in the Velveteen Mask (aka the Man in the Iron Mask)

Historical Blindness

EpisodeMay 1, 201837m

I lead an investigation into the legend of the Man in the Iron Mask, tracing the lore as it evolved and looking into all the usual suspects. Visit the Historical Blindness blog for imagery and links to sources as well as recommended reading on the Books page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.

www.historicalblindness.com

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