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Alcatraz: everything you wanted to know
Episode 1918

Alcatraz: everything you wanted to know

Ashley Rubin answers listener questions on the infamous American prison known for its escape attempts

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

March 3, 202442m 20s

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Show Notes

Alcatraz is remembered as one of history's most hardline prisons, known for its ingenious escape attempts, gruelling regime, barren location and dangerous inmates. Speaking to Rebecca Franks, historian Ashley Rubin answers listener questions on 'The Rock', from how it withstood the corruption of the gangster era to its famous 'birdman'.


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