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b'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\\u2014yes, 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\\u2019s bedroom in the Garden State.\\n\\nTopics Discussed:\\n\\nIntroduction to "Stupiracy" and its focus on stupid history and conspiracy theories.\\n\\nThe historical figure of Napoleon Bonaparte: His rise and fall.\\n\\nThe peculiar story of Napoleon\'s penis:\\n\\nHow it was allegedly removed and preserved.\\n\\nIts journey across the world from Corsica to New Jersey.\\n\\nThe various owners of this bizarre relic over the centuries.\\n\\nDetailed discussion on the implications of Napoleon\'s height and how myths can overshadow historical facts.\\n\\nThe impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe and Napoleon\\u2019s strategies.\\n\\nThe Louisiana Purchase and its connection to Napoleon\'s financial needs.\\n\\nNapoleon\'s exile and return, and his final defeat at Waterloo.\\n\\nAn overview of Napoleon\'s personal and romantic life.\\n\\n\\nEntities Mentioned:\\n\\nNapoleon Bonaparte\\n\\nCorsica\\n\\nNew Jersey\\n\\nMuseum of French Art, New York\\n\\nDr. John Lattimer\\n\\nFrench Military Academy\\n\\nBattle of Waterloo\\n\\nElba and Saint Helena\\n\\nLouisiana Purchase\\n\\nJosephine Bonaparte\\n\\nMarie-Louise of Austria\\n\\nNapoleon II\\n\\nBritish and Prussian military forces\\n\\nLouis XVIII of France\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'