Lord Byron and his Origins with Emily Brand

05/21/20 • 37 min

Emily Brand talks about the scandalous family of Lord Byron. They talk about Foulweather Jack, who couldn't find the right port in any storm, the Devil Byron, who squandered the family fortune and then outlived them all anyway, and finally Lord Byron himself, discussing his incestuous relationships and love for scandal.

Producer: Peter Curry

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Producer: Peter Curry

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