Dirtbags Through the Ages

Weird, wild, and dirtbaggy stories from history, handcrafted and delivered biweekly.

By Allison Epstein
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“By far my favorite thing to read while I'm sitting on the toilet. Allison Epstein is a remarkable talent. She manages to juggle historical detail with humor while making it all look so effortless and cool.”
Libbie Grant, Selfie on the Edge of Forever
“Tales of the most odious people in history. That would be a good enough hook on its own. But it's the gags, the asides and the glorious, energetic cussing that make this such a fun read. ”
Londonist, Londonist: Time Machine