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The Ghosts of Versailles Part 1

The Ghosts of Versailles Part 1

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In the late summer of 1901, two women journeyed to the renowned
Palace of Versailles, a few miles west of Paris. This
breathtaking royal home, once the epitome of the French Monarchy
during the reigns of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, was an unfamiliar
territory to them. Yet, the palace grounds seemed eager to impart
a history lesson they had not anticipated. While exploring the
vast estate, Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain found
themselves amidst various characters adorned in peculiar attire.
They noticed buildings, structures, and anachronistic farm tools
from a past era. It was as if they had inadvertently stepped
through a portal into a bygone era. The highlight of their
uncanny experience may have been an encounter with a spectral
figure of what may have been Queen Marie Antoinette herself. The
bewildering events of that summer day left Moberly and Jourdain
perplexed. Over time, they gradually pieced together the puzzle
of their extraordinary visit. Years were devoted to delving into
Versailles' rich history, with additional visits undertaken to
comprehend the mysterious occurrences they had witnessed. Despite
being mocked by many, they remained steadfast in their quest to
understand what they had seen in 1901. Today, their astonishing
experience, known as the Moberly-Jourdain Incident or The Ghosts
of Versailles, continues to fascinate fans of timeslips, time
travel and encounters with ghosts of events that happened long
ago. Tonight, Scott is joined by special guest co-hosts Richard
Hatem and Marie Mayhew to dive into this bizarre tale.

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