EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 21 MIN
The Barber Who Toppled an Empire
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In 1770, a simple haircut in Boston turned deadly when a wigmaker's apprentice hurled an insult that would echo around the world. What started as an unpaid bill for a military officer's powdered wig became the spark that ignited the Boston Massacre — and changed the course of American independence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1770, a simple haircut in Boston turned deadly when a wigmaker's apprentice hurled an insult that would echo around the world. What started as an unpaid bill for a military officer's powdered wig became the spark that ignited the Boston Massacre — and changed the course of American independence.
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