Weird History episodes

How American Social Climbers Sold Their Children for Rank
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In this podcast episode, we explore the intriguing history of how wealthy Americans in the 1870s orchestrated marriages between their daughters and British aristocrats, trading substantial dowries for noble titles. Known as the 'Dollar Princesses', these young women often had little say in the matter as their families sought to elevate their social standing. Discover the lavish details of Gilded-Age marriages and the impact of these transatlantic unions.
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