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The Colonial Mean Girl Who Almost Ended America

It’s been said that history is written by those in power. But what about the outlaws, outcasts and rogues? What if they had their say? Rogue History, a digital series produced by PBS Digital Studios and PBS North Carolina, shakes the dust off the history books to unravel myths, unearth narratives, and discover fresh perspectives.

The Colonial Mean Girl Who Almost Ended America

Season 3 Episode 2 | 11m 51s | CC

Was Peggy Shippen the real mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s betrayal? Peggy successfully fooled the most powerful men in America, including George Washington, into believing she was just an innocent and naive creature. It wasn’t until 150 years later that her role in the plot was discovered, when pages of secret correspondence were uncovered.

Funding for ROGUE HISTORY is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.