Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

Silent Night

Dec 21, 2023
Explore the enduring love of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife amidst Austria-Hungary's imperialistic ambitions. Discover the stark contrast between the romanticized perception of war and its brutal reality. Delve into the authorship controversy of 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' Christmas poem and the debate between Clement C. Moore and Henry Livingston.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Assassination, the War, and the Christmas Truce
01:49 • 5min
3
The Authorship Controversy of a Beloved Christmas Poem
07:01 • 6min