419 - The Butterfly King: A WWII Murder Mystery
- Mar 14, 2024
- 42:01
- Full Episode
Karen and Georgia announce the new Exactly Right true crime series, The Butterfly King - a World War II murder mystery coproduced with Blanchard House. Host Becky Milligan and producer Emma Jane Kirby discuss their investigation into the death of King Boris III, the Butterfly King.
The Butterfly King premieres March 21 with new episodes out every Thursday. https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/the-butterfly-king
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Brief Summary
BBC journalists Becky Milligan and EJ Kirby discuss their podcast The Butterfly King, revealing King Boris III's role in saving Bulgaria's Jews during WWII.
Key points
- Introducing The Butterfly King. A World War II murder mystery set in Bulgaria, exploring a lesser-known historical narrative.
- The Intriguing Story of King Boris III. Discover the complex legacy of King Boris III of Bulgaria and his actions during WWII.
- Heartbreaking Memories of a King. The children of King Boris III share their profound sorrow and memories of their father.
- A Royal Mishap. Becky almost knocks over a vase in the palace, creating a memorable moment on tape.
- The Complexity of Neutrality. Exploring the challenges of neutrality during World War II, especially for King Boris III.
- A Forgotten Hero. The story of King Boris III of Bulgaria is finally being told, shedding light on his role in WWII.
Episode highlights
- Introducing The Butterfly KingA World War II murder mystery set in Bulgaria, exploring a lesser-known historical narrative.“We said, what do you want to hear about? You said Bulgaria, we're on it.”1:50Mar 14, 2024
- The Intriguing Story of King Boris IIIDiscover the complex legacy of King Boris III of Bulgaria and his actions during WWII.“It's an unbelievable story that hardly anyone knows.”15:12Mar 14, 2024
- Heartbreaking Memories of a KingThe children of King Boris III share their profound sorrow and memories of their father.“The sorrow that anyone would feel of losing a parent is so profound.”22:28Mar 14, 2024
- A Royal MishapBecky almost knocks over a vase in the palace, creating a memorable moment on tape.“Oh, my God, they got this on tape.”23:53Mar 14, 2024
- The Complexity of NeutralityExploring the challenges of neutrality during World War II, especially for King Boris III.“What happens when you simply can't be neutral?”30:13Mar 14, 2024
