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CLASSIC: Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax

CLASSIC: Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax

Author: iHeartPodcasts June 27, 2026 Duration: 44:54
Ridiculous History
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Queen Marie Antoinette's reputation was already tarnished by gossip in 1784, but was completely ruined by the implication that she defrauded the crown jewelers, conning them out of a dazzling, expensive diamond necklace. That's the short summary -- but the story itself is a startling tale of intrigue and iniquity. Listen in to learn more about the strange tale of the diamond necklace hoax.

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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