181 episodes
Noble Blood Grim & Mild
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- History
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4.8 • 38 Ratings
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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.
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The Nun of Monza, Part 1
For plenty of young women in the early modern era, if their families couldn't afford their dowries, they simply shipped them off to a nunnery. That was the case for Marianna, a young girl who rose in the ranks of her monastery as an exemplary nun... until she crossed paths with the rakish nobleman who lived in the estate next door. Support Noble Blood:— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon— Noble Blood merch— Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'
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Lucretia as a Symbol
Why did the Roman Empire do away with kings? Simone de Beauvior would write that, through women, "certain historical events have been set off, but the women have been pretexts rather than agents. The suicide of Lucretia has had value only as symbol." CW: Sexual assault, suicideSupport Noble Blood:— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon— Noble Blood merch— Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'
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A Grand Duchess Above the Barber Shop
History is fascinated by the possible escape of Anastasia Romanov, the Grand Duchess killed alongside her family in the Russian Revolution. But there was a Grand Duchess that DID escape - Anastasia's aunt, Olga Alexandrovna, who would hold onto hope that her favorite niece escaped as well.
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The Daring Prison Break of the Emperor in Exile
When a coalition of European nations invaded Paris in 1815, they offered Napoleon what they believed to be very generous terms of surrender: he would keep his head, but be exiled to a life as Emperor of the insignificant island of Elba off the coast of Italy. Though Napoleon claimed to be content with the thought of retirement, less than 11 months later, he had returned to France and reclaimed his throne.
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The Dinner Party at the End of the Iranian Monarchy
When Mohammad Reza Shah got into a helicopter in 1979, he had no idea that it would be the last time he would ever see his country again. Nor did he know that he would be ending a 2,500 year tradition of monarchy in Iran.Support Noble Blood:— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon— Noble Blood merch— Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'
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Odoacer and Theodoric, the Barbarian Kings of the Roman Empire
The Western Roman Empire was conquered by Odoacer, who styled himself as the "King of Italy." But the leader of the Ostrogoths, a warrior named Theodoric, would challenge Odoacer for supremacy. But were both men just playing into the hands of the Eastern Roman Emperor?
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Customer Reviews
History as told by an expert
Dana, you are an incredible historian. The topics you cover are always interesting and varied.
I want to commend you for your approach to controversies around the topics you cover. You present all perspectives around the topic and your own opinion on the subject is always well reasoned and you don’t force your perspective on the listener.
I also want to say that your voice always soothes and calms me.
Lastly I was listening to the koh-I- Noor episode today and was wondering if you would cover the other controversial diamonds in the collection - the cullinan diamonds?
I am from South Africa and would love to hear your take on the story of the cullinan diamonds.
The Red Paint on Leopold II
I have heard the story of King Leopold, but the statues only being removed now? Shocking. I live in South Africa and I have not even heard this news. I know the podcast name is Noble Blood, but I would be interested to hear your take on Cecil John Rhodes and how he influenced Southern Africa.
The vandalising and or removing of statues of prominent historical figures is a very interesting topic as well as the “good” they are being praised for, for “bringing civilisation to Africa” against the the atrocities they inflicted. Should we remember or forget?
Nothing Like “Noble Blood”
Dana Schwartz and Grim & Mild (Aaron Mahnke “Lore”) have created one of the best podcasts I have ever listened to. I am obsessed with this show. Dana, your voice is a regal reminder of why audio narratives are even more important than they were pre-COVID. The soothing eloquence of Dana’s whisper-breath voice makes for a chill-inducing experience.
Brava!