Drunk History
The Death of Colonial Gossip Writer James Callender
Season 6 E 8 • 03/05/2019
Ryan Gaul tells the story behind the mysterious death of journalist James Callender, whose suspicions of Thomas Jefferson's affair ultimately ended his career.

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02/13/2019
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04:36
Drunk HistoryS6 E6
John F. Kennedy's Meth Addiction
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02/20/2019
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09:10
Drunk HistoryS6
The Inspiration Behind "Chicago" the Musical
Mae Whitman and Jane Levy share the story of Maurine Dallas Watkins's coverage of Murderess Row for the Chicago Tribune, which served as the inspiration for the musical "Chicago."
02/26/2019
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Drunk HistoryS6 E8
The Death of Colonial Gossip Writer James Callender
Ryan Gaul tells the story behind the mysterious death of journalist James Callender, whose suspicions of Thomas Jefferson's affair ultimately ended his career.
03/05/2019
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03:50
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The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince - Uncensored
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