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This episode discusses various historical tales while addressing content warnings related to sensitive topics.

This week, on Tales - I’m still shaking off a cold, and was planning a Patreon pledge week episode in a month’s time... So, apologies all, I’ve moved things around a little. I’ll record part two of Kaspar Hauser, and the completed script for the episode following that as soon as my voice has returned. So, this week we’re headed to Bulgaria, Medieval France, and New York’s Chinatown to meet a man and his wife, a smart horse and a mock duck. Content Warnings: How I met your mother: slavery, inappropriate relationships, and brief talk of genocide.Marocco: Possible animal exploitation? Threats of execution, bodily functions. Mock Duck Meets His Match: Gang warfare, decapitation, domestic violence. Sources Include: Fascinating Footnotes from History by Giles MiltonCircus Life and Circus Celebrities by Thomas FrostThe Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury Support Tales on Patreon for $2 US a month and get access to exclusive content, or Try our 7 Day Free Trial. Please leave Tales a like and a review wherever you listen. The best way you can support us is to share an episode with a friend - Creative works grow best by word of mouth. I post episodes fortnightly, Wednesdays. Tales of…

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