Podcast · 79 episodes
Noble Blood, page 3
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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The Missing Diamond in Case XIIIAn exploration of historical royal figures, focusing on their intriguing and often bloody legacies.20 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 6 chapters
Antoine Lavoisier's HeadIn this episode, Dana Schwartz delves into the life of Antoine Lavoisier, a pivotal figure in the history of chemistry who played a crucial role in the naming of oxygen and the development of…13 Jan 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
Cruelty and Murder, War and PeaceIn this episode of Noble Blood, host Dana Schwartz explores the dark and tragic tale of Natasia Minkin, the mistress of Count Alexei Arakcheyev, one of the most infamous figures in Tsarist Russia.6 Jan 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
The Affair of the Poisons[Link to Episode](https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales)30 Dec 2025 · 50 min · 20 chapters
The Mitford Communist (With Carla Kaplan)In this episode of *Noble Blood*, host Dana Schwartz speaks with historian Carla Kaplan about Jessica "Decca" Mitford and the intriguing lives of the Mitford sisters, six daughters of a baron who…23 Dec 2025 · 33 min
How Lola Montez Took Down a KingThe podcast explores the stories of fascinating royals throughout history, focusing on their triumphs and tragedies.16 Dec 2025 · 36 min
The Noblewoman Marooned on the Isle of DemonsIn this episode of *Noble Blood*, host Dana Schwartz narrates the gripping story of Marguerite de La Rocque, a noblewoman marooned on a desolate island during the 1542 expedition from France to the…9 Dec 2025 · 30 min
BONUS: “Remain: A Supernatural Love Story” (with Kal Penn)“Remain: A Supernatural Love Story” (with Kal Penn)6 Dec 2025 · 33 min
The Kennedy MarchionessIn this episode of *Noble Blood*, host Dana Schwartz delves into the life of Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, a glamorous member of the Kennedy family whose life was marked by romance, rebellion, and…2 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Husbands of the Scottish QueenIn this episode of Noble Blood, host Dana Schwartz dives into the tumultuous life of Mary, Queen of Scots, particularly focusing on the mysterious murder of her husband, Lord Darnley, and the…25 Nov 2025 · 46 min
Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is GoneExplores the stories of fascinating royals throughout history, focusing on their dramatic lives that often involve tyranny, tragedy, and bloodshed.18 Nov 2025 · 30 min
The Example of an Honest CourtesanIn this episode, author Dana Schwartz explores the life of Veronica Franco, a Venetian courtesan and writer from the 16th century, who navigated the complexities of her role in society with…11 Nov 2025 · 49 min
Revolutionaries on Cato StreetIn this episode, Dana Schwartz details the Cato Street Conspiracy, a failed plot by a group of radicals in 1820 to assassinate the British cabinet in a desperate attempt for political reform during a…4 Nov 2025 · 29 min
King James VI's Stolen Crown (with Tracy Borman)In this episode, Dana Schwartz interviews historian Tracy Borman about her new book, *The Stolen Crown*.28 Oct 2025 · 36 min
Lady of the MerciansIn this episode, Dana Schwartz narrates the captivating story of Æthelflæd, daughter of King Alfred the Great of the Anglo-Saxons.21 Oct 2025 · 27 min
Æthelstan and a United England (with David Woodman)Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history's most fascinating royals, including tyrants, tragic figures, murderers, and the murdered.14 Oct 2025 · 25 min
Introducing: SNAFU with Ed Helms - Season Four! Explore the stories of history's most captivating royals, including their triumphs, tragedies, and the often bloody consequences of their actions.8 Oct 2025 · 2 min
Sentencing His Son to DeathIn this episode of Noble Blood, hosted by Dana Schwartz, the narrative focuses on the tumultuous relationship between Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia, and his son Tsarevich Alexei, who faced…7 Oct 2025 · 30 min
The Princess Onstage at the Moulin RougeThe podcast explores the stories of captivating royals throughout history, revealing their tyrannies, tragedies, and the often bloody consequences of their reigns.30 Sep 2025 · 26 min
More Malatesta MurdersThe Malatesta family’s cycle of betrayals and murders in Rimini, centered on Uberto Malatesta’s attempted takeover, Ramberto’s revenge plots, and Ramberto’s eventual assassination; the episode also…23 Sep 2025 · 26 min · 8 chapters
The First Malatesta MurderThe episode traces the Malatesta family’s “first” famous murder: the killing of Paolo Malatesta (“Il Bello,” the handsome) and his lover Francesca da Polenta by Francesca’s husband Gianciotto…16 Sep 2025 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Renaissance Man (with Peter Weller)Peter Weller discusses Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (early 1200s) as a “Renaissance man,” focusing on his diplomacy, tolerance, scholarship, and conflicts with the Pope, plus how Frederick II…9 Sep 2025 · 31 min · 11 chapters
An Earl, a Priest, and Martha RayThe 1779 Covent Garden murder of performer Martha Ray by James Hackman, a former soldier turned Church of England priest, and how class, romance, and media “sentiment” shaped the case and its…2 Sep 2025 · 28 min · 8 chapters
The Drillmaster of Valley ForgeBaron Friedrich von Steuben’s arrival at Valley Forge (Feb. 24, 1778) and how he transformed the Continental Army into a disciplined force, culminating in the Blue Book and later Revolutionary War…26 Aug 2025 · 39 min · 13 chapters