EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Countess Who Ate Napoleon's Lunch
from The Rest of History · host Podcaster
In 1807, a sharp-tongued Polish countess named Anna Potocka pulled off the most audacious dinner party bluff in European history—and accidentally saved her entire social circle from Napoleon's wrath. What started as a desperate lie about lunch plans became a masterclass in how the right story, told at exactly the right moment, can rewrite the fate of nations. 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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