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July 10, 2025 9 mins

The tale of the “Man in the Iron Mask” is one of history’s most intriguing and enigmatic mysteries. A figure imprisoned under the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, his identity and the reasons for his prolonged confinement remain shrouded in secrecy to this day. Was he a royal relative, a political rival, or an unknown prisoner? This episode explores the mystery surrounding the Man in the Iron Mask, the theories about his identity, and the captivating historical backdrop of 17th-century France that set the stage for his bizarre fate.

 

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