A curious World War II-era photograph shows an unnamed woman in military uniform kneeling next to a man in a headdress who holds a pipe above her. We dig into the true story behind this photograph and the identity of this mystery woman.

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About The Secret Life of Canada: The history podcast about the terrible, hilarious, dirty, and wonderful history of Canada. Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson aren’t historians; they’re just two curious people with a passion for little-known stories and underrated people. They bring humour and a healthy skepticism to this country’s founding narratives.

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