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Want to hear the rest of this episode? Hear the full conversation only on PatreonClaire and Dr. Asheesh Kapur Siddique attempt to answer an age-old question: what’s Scotland’s whole deal? GuestOur guest Dr. Asheesh Kapur Siddique is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His book The Archive of Empire: Knowledge, Conquest, and the Making of the Early Modern British World is available here. Follow him on Twitter @Asheeshksi and on Bluesky asheeshksi.Sensitive Themes & TopicsRacism, slaveryCredits- Host & Executive Producer: Claire E Aubin. Find her on Twitter @ceaubin and Bluesky ceaubin - Producer & Editor: Thomas O’Mahony. Find him on Twitter @gotitatguineys and Bluesky gotitatguineys- Music: Marshall Dean Williams- Multitude: multitude.productionsFind Us Online- Website: thisguysucked.com- Patreon: patreon.com/thisguysucked- Twitter: twitter.com/thisguysucked- Instagram: instagram.com/thisguysucked- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisguysucked- Bluesky: tgspod.bsky.socialWant to become a sponsor of This Guy Sucked? Head over to https://multitude.productions/ads See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Matthew Gabriele, a medieval studies expert from Virginia Tech, delves into the complexities of Charlemagne’s legacy. He explores Charlemagne’s identity as a ruler, his violent expansion through the Saxon campaigns, and the implications of his self-styled Roman Emperor status. Gabriele also examines how Charlemagne has been reinterpreted throughout history, from hero to symbol of modern political myths, revealing the contradictions in contemporary nostalgia for the past.

Claire and Dr. Drew McKevitt go to the gun range. Not really, but there are definitely some shots fired.GuestOur guest Dr. Drew Mckevitt is a professor of History at Louisiana Tech. His book Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture, and Control in Cold War America, is available here. Follow him on Twitter @drewmckevitt and Bluesky drewmckevittSensitive Themes & TopicsRacism, gun violenceCredits- Host & Executive Producer: Claire E Aubin. Find her on Twitter @ceaubin and Bluesky ceaubin - Producer & Editor: Thomas O’Mahony. Find him on Twitter @gotitatguineys and Bluesky gotitatguineys- Music: Marshall Dean Williams- Multitude: multitude.productionsFind Us Online- Patreon: patreon.com/thisguysucked- Bluesky: tgspod.bsky.social- Twitter: twitter.com/thisguysucked- Instagram: instagram.com/thisguysucked- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisguysuckedWant to become a sponsor of This Guy Sucked? Head over to https://multitude.productions/ads See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claire and Dr. Robert Komaniecki ask an important question: was Jerry Lee Lewis a gigantic jerk to everyone, about everything? Their answer will absolutely not surprise you.GuestOur guest Dr. Robert Komaniecki is a lecturer in music theory and music history at the University of British Columbia. Follow him on Twitter @Komaniecki_R and on Bluesky @komanieckiSensitive Themes & TopicsRacism, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child sexual abuseCredits- Host & Executive Producer: Claire E Aubin. Find her on Twitter @ceaubin and Bluesky ceaubin - Producer & Editor: Thomas O’Mahony. Find him on Twitter @gotitatguineys and Bluesky gotitatguineys- Music: Marshall Dean Williams- Multitude: multitude.productionsFind Us Online- Website: thisguysucked.com- Patreon: patreon.com/thisguysucked- Twitter: twitter.com/thisguysucked- Instagram: instagram.com/thisguysucked- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisguysucked- Bluesky: tgspod.bsky.socialWant to become a sponsor of This Guy Sucked? Head over to https://multitude.productions/adsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Eleanor Janega, a medieval historian and author, joins the conversation to unravel Voltaire's complex legacy. They dive into his satirical masterpiece, "Candide," and explore how he navigated issues like slavery while exposing his limitations and biases. Eleanor critiques his damaging views on medieval studies and discusses his instances of sexism and hypocrisy. The episode unveils Voltaire's troubling relationships and racialized rhetoric, ultimately revealing the contradictions behind his self-crafted image as a moral crusader.

This Guy Sucked is a history podcast for haters, by haters. Join historian Dr. Claire Aubin and a new expert every week to pull back the scholarly curtain on the world’s worst guys and gals - from the beloved to the relatively unknown. No historically-significant dead person is safe, and every episode proves that the best part of understanding the past is criticizing it. New episodes every Thursday! Free episodes bi-weekly, with access to all episodes (ad-free!) at patreon.com/thisguysuckedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.