Episode 41 | $500 for the Rest of Him
Episode 41 | $500 for the Rest of Him  
Podcast: Unhinged History
Published On: Fri Nov 03 2023
Description: Theresa just can't contain her excitement as she regales us with the pirates from Baratarian Bay. Jean and Pierre Lafitte led colorful lives in the early 1800's in the New Orleans area. Angie shares the story of the only emperor of the United States, Joshua Abraham Norton, ( c. 1818 – January 8, 1880) who lived ruled from San Francisco. This man created his own currency, wrote edicts, and was beloved by The City.  This episode pairs well with:  The Battle of New Orleans  "Lord" Timothy Dexter   Santa Anna lost his legs during the Pastry War