About this episode
French novelist Alexandre Dumas first published The Count of Monte Cristo as a novel in 1844, and it went on to gain a reputation as one of the most compelling stories ever written. It was adapted into film at least nine different times between 1912 and 2002, according to Wikipedia, not to mention a couple of notable miniseries along the way, and even a Simpsons parody episode. What’s the story about? Was the character based on anyone from real life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved? What are the worst Everest tragedies? Why do web addresses start with www? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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