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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 52 MIN

Drug Habits of Hitler and Other Historical Figures

from Historical Blunders · host Historical Blunders Podcast

In this episode, the hosts delve into the drug and drinking habits of notable historical figures such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Sigmund Freud, and Benjamin Franklin. They discuss Germany’s drug culture in the 1920s, Churchill's legendary tolerance for alcohol, Freud’s enthusiastic endorsement of cocaine, and Franklin's dalliance with opium. Highlighting the surprising prevalence of substance use in history, the episode mixes humor with historical insights. The show also features a trivia segment on drug facts and notable quotes from these intoxicated icons.

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