Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.
A
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities


1
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.
History is full of stories we think we know. They are old and dark, but time has robbed us of perspective and clarity. They've become obscured and misunderstood. Which is why this series exists: to dig deep and shed light on some of history’s darkest moments. To help us better understand where we’ve come from. To make it Unobscured. Each season pairs narrative storytelling from Aaron Mahnke, creator of the hit podcast Lore, with prominent historian interviews. Season Four: Grigori Rasputin
Curious moments frequently happen when expectation is flipped on its head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Before the HBO Max series, 'Our Flag Means Death,' Stede Bonnet was a footnote of history, an aristocrat who partnered with, and then was betrayed by, Blackbeard. But the full story of Stede Bonnet is a fascinating saga, equal parts comedy and tragedy. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Merch! — Order Dana's b…
We often refer to fame as "blowing up", and these two famous individuals both experienced that. To one degree or another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
On today's tour through the Cabinet, we explore some surprising developments that struck the world as a bit...well, curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
When the Shah of the Safavid empire died in 1576, three of his sons would eventually become Shah. But the real power behind the scenes was their sister, Pari Khan Khanum, a brilliant strategist and political thinker who maintained control of the kingdom until it led to her tragic death. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts o…
On paper, a lot of ideas sound seem ridiculous—whether intensionally or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Some folks get lots of attention for bad ideas, while those who make an impact get forgotten. The world of science is certainly curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
In 1600, Guaman Poma began writing what would become a nearly 1,200-page open letter to King Philip III of Spain. Part history, part social critique, it's an illustrated depiction of Inca life and culture that was lost to history for 300 years, until it was rediscovered by accident. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Pa…
Sometimes people just don't stay where they belong, which leads to some very curious situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Clever thinking has led to some curious stories, as these two tales demonstrate for us today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Sophia Dorothea of Celle was forced to marry a cousin she loathed. Stuck alone in restrictive Hanoverian court, her one happiness was the affair she began with a dashing visiting Count. But royal affairs almost always lead to tragedy, and though her husband's position in the courts of Europe would continue to rise, Sophia Dorothea would suffer only…
Plots to do dastardly things is on the tour today, complete with all sorts of curious characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Let's discuss some rather curious people and their unusual creations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Margaret Whigham Sweeney Campbell was the most notorious tabloid figure of her day. Her divorce from Ian Campbell, Duke of Argyll, would be the longest and costliest divorce in British history until that point, and would help usher in the all-too-modern tabloid trend of tearing scandalized women apart. Listen to Margaret, Duchess of Argyll - In Her…
Some people have accomplished great things and had their names carved forever in the record books. Others labored anonymously. Either way, though, you'll find their tales to be more than curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Governments can do some pretty curious things, and today's tour is a great example of how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
N
Noble Blood


1
Jeanne de Clisson, Pirate Terror of France
26:39
26:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:39
In the 14th century, Jeanne de Clisson's husband was accused of being a traitor and beheaded by the king of France. In response, Jeanne decided to get her revenge. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes and scripts on Patreon — Merch! — Order Dana's book, Anatomy: A Love Story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…