Princess Clara Ward

This is Cassidy's favorite topic yet. In the 1890s, Princess Clara from Detroit, Michigan, may have been the most hated woman in the world.But why?This week, Cassidy shares the life story of one of the most complicated, scandalous, beautiful and bizarre women in the history of Michigan (and perhaps the world). Tune in to hear how this Belgian Princess would eventually become a symbol for sex and "moral decline."For video clips from the episode and more Michigan history, follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @michigistoryFor story ideas, advertisement inquires, questions (or compliments), email [email protected] if you read this far down, you might as well give us a 5-star rating, since you've got so much time on your handsSources:Collier's: The National Weekly 1896-12-10: Vol 18 Iss 10 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveAlienist and neurologist. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchivePrincesses behaving badly : real stories from history-- without the fairy-tale endings : McRobbie, Linda Rodriguez, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveClara Ward (1873-1916) - American AristocracyCrowns, Tiaras, & Coronets: Clara Ward, Princesse de Caraman-Chimay | An American Dollar PrincessThe celebrated princess Chimay. - Free Online LibraryWard, Eber Brock | Detroit Historical Society