Faces Of History

Thee Duke Of New York

FACES OF HISTORY is the podcast where legends lose their marble pedestals and real people emerge from the shadows of myth. Hosted by Thee Duke Of New York, each episode peels back the layers of the world’s most controversial, misunderstood, or larger-than-life figures — from traitors and tyrants to unsung heroes and rebels who changed everything. Forget dry lectures — this show brings you the raw truth, messy motives, hidden scandals, and untold stories that history class left out. Dive deep into the betrayals, ambitions, victories, and downfalls that turned ordinary humans into infamous names

  1. Lili Elbe: The Painter, the Pioneer, the Woman Who Changed History — Faces of History Podcast

    6D AGO

    Lili Elbe: The Painter, the Pioneer, the Woman Who Changed History — Faces of History Podcast

    Join Thee Duke of New York as Faces of History steps into the haunting, beautiful life of Lili Ilse Elvenes — known to the world as Lili Elbe. Born Einar Wegener, this Danish painter risked everything to become one of the first known recipients of gender-affirming surgery. This episode dives deep into her childhood, her love story with Gerda, the science that reshaped her body, and the price she paid to live as herself. A tale of art, courage, sacrifice — and the timeless question: what does it truly mean to live your truth? "Do you believe Lili Elbe knew what freedom would cost her — and would you have found the same courage?" Lili Elbe, Einar Wegener, Gerda Wegener, transgender pioneer, early gender confirmation surgery, Magnus Hirschfeld, Danish painter, LGBTQ history, historical podcast, Faces of History. ________________________________________ #LiliElbe #FacesOfHistory #TransHistory #HiddenFigures #LGBTQHistory #TheeDukeOfNewYork #Podcast

    22 min
  2. John Dickinson: The Penman of the American Revolution

    FEB 22

    John Dickinson: The Penman of the American Revolution

    John Dickinson is often overlooked in the shadow of louder revolutionaries, but his pen and principles shaped the very foundation of America. Join Thee Duke of New York as we unravel the life of the Penman of the Revolution — from his colonial upbringing and powerful essays to his struggle between loyalty and liberty, his military and political service, and his enduring legacy as a founding father who wrestled with the cost of freedom. John Dickinson hesitated to sign the Declaration of Independence out of fear of the war’s consequences. Do you think his caution made him a hero of moderation or a traitor to the revolutionary cause? Why? John Dickinson, American Revolution, Penman of the Revolution, Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, Articles of Confederation, Founding Fathers, Philadelphia Convention, Colonial America, Revolutionary War, early American history, American Constitution ________________________________________ #JohnDickinson #AmericanRevolution #FoundingFathers #PenmanOfTheRevolution #FacesOfHistory #RevolutionaryAmerica #HistoryPodcast #AmericanHistory ________________________________________

    26 min
  3. Nkosi Johnson: The Child Who Fought HIV Stigma and Changed South Africa

    FEB 15

    Nkosi Johnson: The Child Who Fought HIV Stigma and Changed South Africa

    Nkosi Johnson was not supposed to be heard — yet his voice forced a nation and the world to face the truth about HIV and AIDS. From a mother’s desperate hope to a government’s deadly denial, tonight’s Faces of History dives deep into the life of a child who refused to hide — and paid the price for all of us. Join Thee Duke of New York as we remember Nkosi’s courage, his legacy, and the uncomfortable question his life still asks: who gets to live, and who decides? Do you think Nkosi Johnson’s story changed how the world treats HIV/AIDS today? Why or why not? "From Washington to today's leaders, may we always strive for a better America. Happy President's Day!!!!" Nkosi Johnson, HIV stigma, AIDS in South Africa, child activists, apartheid legacy, HIV treatment access, Nkosi Johnson speech, living lab rat, South African AIDS crisis, Gail Johnson, Nkosi’s Haven. ________________________________________ #NkosiJohnson #FacesOfHistory #HIVAIDS #SouthAfrica #AIDSActivism #ChildHero #TheeDukeOfNewYork #RedRibbon #HIVAwareness

    23 min
  4. Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield & Founder of the American Red Cross | Faces of History Podcast

    FEB 8

    Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield & Founder of the American Red Cross | Faces of History Podcast

    Join Thee Duke of New York on Faces of History for an unforgettable journey into the life of Clara Barton — the shy New England girl who transformed into the fearless ‘Angel of the Battlefield,’ tracking the missing, comforting the dying, and founding the American Red Cross. Discover how Clara Barton’s defiance, compassion, and unbreakable spirit continue to shape the world we live in today. Would you have had the courage to walk onto a battlefield with no weapon but mercy? Tell us below. ________________________________________ • Clara Barton biography • American Red Cross founder • Angel of the Battlefield • Civil War nurse • Missing Soldiers Office • Clara Barton timeline • Clara Barton facts for students • Faces of History podcast ________________________________________ #ClaraBarton #RedCross #CivilWar #AmericanHistory #FacesOfHistory #Humanitarian #WomenInHistory #Podcast

    29 min
  5. Hugh Hefner: The Playboy Who Changed America | Faces of History Podcast

    FEB 1

    Hugh Hefner: The Playboy Who Changed America | Faces of History Podcast

    Step inside the velvet rope and beyond the silk robe as Thee Duke of New York unravels the controversial, complicated life of Hugh Hefner — the man who built an empire on pleasure, scandal, and a relentless fight against America’s moral codes. From a lonely Midwestern boy with a pencil and a dream to the king of the Playboy Mansion, this 45-minute episode of Faces of History pulls no punches in examining Hefner’s triumphs, controversies, and the legacy he left behind. Was he a pioneer for free speech and sexual freedom — or an opportunist cloaked in silk? You decide. Do you think Hugh Hefner was a liberator of sexuality — or an exploiter of it? Share your thoughts below. ________________________________________ Hugh Hefner, Playboy, Playboy Mansion, Free Speech, Sexual Revolution, American Culture, Hugh Hefner Biography, Faces of History Podcast, Thee Duke of New York #FacesOfHistory #HughHefner #Playboy #CulturalRevolution #FreeSpeech #Podcast #TheeDukeOfNewYork ________________________________________

    38 min
  6. JP Morgan: The Banker Who Saved America — Faces of History Podcast

    JAN 25

    JP Morgan: The Banker Who Saved America — Faces of History Podcast

    In this episode of Faces of History, Thee Duke of New York unveils the man who built modern American finance: John Pierpont Morgan. From a sickly child in Connecticut to the titan who saved the US Treasury and commanded Wall Street from behind closed doors, JP Morgan’s story is one of power, ambition, scandal, and legacy. Step inside the boardrooms, the midnight meetings, and the art-filled chambers where one man shaped the destiny of an empire. A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how money moves the world — and who controls it. Do you see JP Morgan as a hero who saved the nation — or a robber baron who held too much power? Let’s talk about it below. ________________________________________ • JP Morgan podcast • JP Morgan biography • who was JP Morgan • Faces of History podcast • Wall Street history • Panic of 1907 • JP Morgan legacy • American finance history • robber barons • JP Morgan bank history ________________________________________ #JPMorgan #WallStreet #AmericanHistory #FacesOfHistory #Finance #RobberBarons #GildedAge #TrueHistory ________________________________________

    39 min
  7. Bernie Madoff: The Rise, Fraud, and Fall of Wall Street’s Biggest Ponzi Schemer | Faces of History Podcast

    JAN 18

    Bernie Madoff: The Rise, Fraud, and Fall of Wall Street’s Biggest Ponzi Schemer | Faces of History Podcast

    In this episode of Faces of History, Thee Duke of New York explores the astonishing rise and catastrophic fall of Bernie Madoff — once a titan of Wall Street, later exposed as the architect of the largest Ponzi scheme in history. From his humble beginnings to his decades-long fraud, legal battles, and lasting legacy, this episode dives deep into the man behind the headlines and the lessons his story teaches us today. What do you think was the biggest factor that allowed Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme to go undetected for so long? As we observe Martin Luther King Jr Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on his timeless question: What are you doing for others?" Whether through quiet acts of kindness, standing in solidarity with those in need, or striving for equity in your daily life, we all have the power to make a difference. Bernie Madoff, Ponzi scheme, Wall Street, financial fraud, investment scandal, NASDAQ, Bernie Madoff death, Madoff sentencing, Bernie Madoff legacy #BernieMadoff #PonziScheme #WallStreetFraud #FacesOfHistory #FinancialScandal #FraudsterStory #TrueCrimeFinance

    36 min
  8. Creola Katherine Johnson: NASA’s Hidden Figure Who Took Us to the Moon | Faces of History Podcast

    JAN 11

    Creola Katherine Johnson: NASA’s Hidden Figure Who Took Us to the Moon | Faces of History Podcast

    Join Thee Duke of New York for this immersive 45-minute journey through the remarkable life of Creola Katherine Johnson — the trailblazing NASA mathematician whose calculations sent America’s first astronauts into space and brought them home safely. From her childhood in segregated West Virginia to her groundbreaking work as a ‘human computer’ at NASA, discover the true story behind the woman made famous by Hidden Figures — and why her legacy still inspires millions to reach for the stars. How do you think Katherine Johnson’s story inspires young scientists and dreamers today? Drop your thoughts below! Katherine Johnson podcast, Hidden Figures story, NASA mathematician, Faces of History, Black women in STEM, space exploration pioneers, John Glenn trajectory, NASA human computer, Creola Katherine Johnson, podcast episode script. ________________________________________ #FacesOfHistory #KatherineJohnson #HiddenFigures #NASA #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistory #SpaceRace #Podcast #InspiringWomen

    31 min
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FACES OF HISTORY is the podcast where legends lose their marble pedestals and real people emerge from the shadows of myth. Hosted by Thee Duke Of New York, each episode peels back the layers of the world’s most controversial, misunderstood, or larger-than-life figures — from traitors and tyrants to unsung heroes and rebels who changed everything. Forget dry lectures — this show brings you the raw truth, messy motives, hidden scandals, and untold stories that history class left out. Dive deep into the betrayals, ambitions, victories, and downfalls that turned ordinary humans into infamous names

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  • Creator
    Thee Duke Of New York
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thee Duke Of New York
  • Show Website
    Faces Of History