Podcast · 79 episodes
Noble Blood, page 2
by iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild · English
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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When the Kennedeys met the Windsors (with Caroline Hallemann)Caroline Hallemann discusses her book The Kennedys and the Windsors, focusing on how the Kennedy and Windsor families intersect through public image, “royalty” mythology, and media-driven grief.26 May 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Kaspar Hauser Came to TownThe 1826 appearance of Kaspar (Caspar) Hauser in Nuremberg—an allegedly imprisoned “wild child”—and the decades-long mystery over whether he was a missing prince, a hoax, or an abused illegitimate…19 May 2026 · 35 min · 12 chapters
Exit Strategy: They Vanished Into Siberia for Over 40 Years [from Very Special Episodes]In 1978, four Soviet geologists discover the Lykov family living in Siberian taiga for over 40 years with almost no contact, after the family fled religious persecution and later Soviet repression.16 May 2026 · 51 min · 16 chapters
The Mind of Émilie du Châtelet (Part 2)Part 2 of “The Mind of Émilie du Châtelet” follows Émilie du Châtelet’s scientific work and her life at the du Châtelet estate (Cirey), especially her experiments on fire, her Royal Academy essay,…12 May 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
The Mind of Émilie du Châtelet (Part 1)Part 1 of “The Mind of Émilie du Châtelet” follows Émilie du Châtelet’s early formation as a noblewoman who turns to science and philosophy, using symbolic and practical tools (notably a compass) to…5 May 2026 · 31 min · 18 chapters
The Virgin and Thomas SeymourThe 1549 treason case involving Thomas Seymour, and how his relationship and alleged sexual coercion of Elizabeth (later Elizabeth I) nearly ruined her reputation and future, reinforcing her lifelong…28 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
Marilyn, Hamilton + John Wilkes Booth's Statue: NYC History Hiding in Plain SightNYC “history hiding in plain sight” centered on (1) the filming of Marilyn Monroe’s subway-grate scene for The Seven-Year Itch at Lexington Ave & 52nd St (scheduled Sept.25 Apr 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 2)Part 2 of Noble Blood’s two-part episode on Roman von Ungern-Sternberg’s 1920–1921 Mongolian campaign, his rule in Urga, atrocities, and his eventual capture and execution; it also discusses claims…21 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 1)Part 1 of Noble Blood’s episode “The Mad Baron in Mongolia” about Roman von Ungern-Sternberg—his rise from a troubled Russian aristocrat to a brutal anti-Bolshevik figure who later invades Mongolia.14 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
This Is Not a Drill: Hawaii's Text Message Debacle [from Very Special Episodes]A January 13, 2018 unscheduled Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) missile alert mistakenly triggered a “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii…11 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 26 chapters
The Queen Mother Who Refused to DieThe Noble Blood episode recounts Idia, mother of Oba Esigie of the Edo/Kingdom of Benin, focusing on her survival after a tradition required killing an Oba’s mother, and on how she used politics,…7 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
A Medievalist of the Seven Kingdoms (with Dr. Hugh Doherty)Interview with Dr. Hugh Doherty, a medievalist and historical consultant for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, explaining how 14th-century tournament culture (inspired by the Hundred Years’ War) maps…31 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Fortune Has Changed My LifeIn this episode of *Noble Blood*, host Dana Schwartz explores the remarkable life of Abram Petrovich Gannibal, an African-born man who was enslaved and brought to Russia, where he rose to become a…24 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 5 chapters
Politics and Murder in the Harem*Noble Blood*, hosted by Dana Schwartz, delves into the compelling tales of historical royals, exploring the nuances of power, tragedy, and intrigue surrounding them.17 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 23 chapters
Movie Mystery: The 2000 Oscars Heist [from Very Special Episodes]In this episode of the *Noble Blood* podcast, host Dana Schwartz explores the intriguing tale of the 2000 Oscars heist, where 55 Academy Awards vanished during their shipment to Los Angeles just…14 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters
A Terrible WasteThis podcast explores the intriguing stories of historical royals, focusing on their dramatic lives and the consequences of their actions.10 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Daughters of the Empress (with Veronica Buckley)In this episode of *Noble Blood*, host Dana Schwartz engages with Veronica Buckley, author of *Seven Sisters: Captives and Rebels in Revolutionary Europe's First Family*.3 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Olympic Glory for a PrincessThe podcast explores the lives of historical royals, focusing on their triumphs, tragedies, and the often bloody consequences of their mistakes.24 Feb 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
The Winter QueenThis episode explores the life of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of King James I of England and VI of Scotland, and her tumultuous reign as the Queen of Bohemia, which lasted only one year.17 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Very Special Episodes: How to Make the Olympics (Without Supernatural Athletic Ability)In this episode, Dana Schwartz tells the remarkable story of Elizabeth Swaney, who achieved her dream of becoming an Olympian not through extraordinary talent but by cleverly navigating the…14 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 8 chapters
A Philosopher's DeathExploration of fascinating royal histories, focusing on their complexities, tragedies, and the consequences of power.10 Feb 2026 · 46 min · 14 chapters
Maria Theresa's Medical Legacy (with Matt Kaplan)In this episode, Dana Schwartz is joined by Matt Kaplan, a science writer for The Economist, to delve into 18th-century medical advancements, the influence of Maria Theresa, and the tragic story of…3 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 18 chapters
The Real CyranoAuthor Dana Schwartz explores intriguing stories of historical royals, from their tyrannical acts to tragic fates, illustrating the bloody consequences of wearing a crown.27 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
The Disastrous Arctic Balloon Mission of 1897The Disastrous Arctic Balloon Mission of 189724 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 23 chapters