When the King of Bechuanaland fell in love with a white Londoner in 1946, everyone was... surprisingly cool with it! But due to the influence of Apartheid, he wasn't allowed to reclaim his throne. Find out how their marriage totally redrew the map of Africa and led to the new, independent nation of Botswana.

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Throughout time and across the globe, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age, people have been having weird, wonderful, and downright absurd relationships. Real life spouses Diana and Eli are here to cover them all in a podcast that’s part history, part comedy, and all ridiculous. Hook up with some of the wildest and most interesting romantic partners to ever fall in love!

Ridiculous Romance

When the King of Bechuanaland fell in love with a white Londoner in 1946, everyone was... surprisingly cool with it! But due to the influence of Apartheid, he wasn't allowed to reclaim his throne. Find out how their marriage totally redrew the map of Africa and lead to the new, independent nation of Botswana.

Seretse Khama & Ruth Williams

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