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Historically Speaking Podcast

Uncommon history with an unconventional pair. Join married hosts Rebecca Robbins (a Broadway actress) and Kim Kimmel (her college history instructor) as they delve into topics that run the historical gambit. A gifted storyteller, Kim taught history at the collegiate level for 29 years during a year of which Rebecca, as a student, sat in the front row of his Western Civilizations class soaking up every word he said. For the record, she made an A in his class. She went on to pursue a Broadway career (The Phantom of The Opera, A Tale of Two Cities) while he continued to teach at her alma mater (Curtis Institute of Music). Though you couldn't get more different than these two with their 23-year age difference, together they bring history to life with their unique perspectives, entertaining banter, and shared love of the past. Sometimes quirky, sometimes obscure, this is the kind of history you’ll actually want to remember. Now in our Second Season. New episodes drop bi-weekly on Thursday mornings. 

Season 2: Episode 48

Some of History's Greatest Imposters

Historically Speaking Podcast, Rebecca Robbins, Merl Kimmel, Imposters, Anastasia, Russia

7/28/22

There have been many impostors throughout history and in this 48th episode we deal with six of them, two related to English history and four related to Russian history. All at one time or another had many who believed in them (or at least tried to use them for advantage). All six went a long way to pulling off their ruse and we discuss many of the details in this episode.

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Episode 48 Notes

  • Ivan IV (the Terrible) was Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547 and Czar of Russia from 1547 to 1584.

Episode 48 Resources

Books

Books

Books

  • The Earlier Tudors by J.D. Mackie
  • Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders by Nathen Amin
  • A Short History of Russia's First Civil War: The Time of Troubles of and the Founding of the Romanov Dynasty by Chester S.L. Dunning
  • A History of Russia by Nicholas V. Riasanovsky
  • A Romanov Fantasy:  Life at the Court of Anna Anderson by Frances Welch

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Books

Books

  • Ivan the Terrible (2014) Documentary
  • Anastasia (1956) Starring Ingrid Bergman

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 These episodes are the conversations you would have over the dinner table with a knowledgeable friend. And the history professor I wish I had had. She asks the questions you would, and he seems to know everything! I love the unscripted style and have learned so much! Bravo!

 -bobbacita 

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Great way to pick up on a bit of interesting history. The sessions lengths are perfect for my drive into the office. Always ready for the next episode. Keep up the great work! 

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I am astonished at how much I have learned listening to the 10 episodes. Clearly my education was lacking. Thank you both. 

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Rebecca and Kim make learning fun and interesting with this podcast! I can’t wait for next week’s episode. 

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