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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

CLASSIC: How Oliver Cromwell Got Executed Several Years After His Death

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In this week's Classic episode: today, Oliver Cromwell is known as one of the most famous figures in English history -- he was a Puritan with no military experience when the Civil War broke out in 1642, but within a decade he rose to the position of Lord Protector, essentially ruling Wales, Scotland and England. He died of natural causes, but was later executed... after his death. What are we talking about? Tune in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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