Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November...
After the reign of Elizabeth I, Catholics in England were hoping their next monarch would be more leniant with them. But when James I turned out to continue his predecessor's intolerant policies, a sm...
10 Tammi 202335min
In No Way Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire
What is the "Holy Roman Empire" and why does it seem to be in... Germany? The answer goes back to the King of the Franks, and a very vulnerable Pope. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, ...
3 Tammi 202323min
The Queen of England and the Queen of Pirates
Grace O'Malley, or Gráinne Mhaol, has become an Irish folk hero, a woman who led a crew of men and galley ships and stood up to the English occupiers in Ireland. But it's her legendary meeting with Qu...
27 Joulu 202236min
The Curse of the Koh-I-Noor
Over the centuries, the fabled Koh-I-noor diamond has been a symbol of conquest and power. Now, it sits in the Tower of London. But how it got there is a story of blood and tragedy. Support Noble Bloo...
20 Joulu 202236min
Bonus Episode: Dana Schwartz on Significant Others
Bonus special episode! Dana Schwartz guests on Significant Others, a narrated, nonfiction podcast about folks just beyond the spotlight of history, hosted by Liza Powel O’Brien. Each episode tells the...
19 Joulu 202237min
The Princess and the Shaman and the Royal House of Norway
While I seldom cover modern royals on this podcast, the recent announcement of Princess Martha Louise of Norway stepping away from royal duties in the wake of her engagement to an American "mystic," w...
13 Joulu 202221min
The Corpse of Inês de Castro
King Pedro I of Portugal had one love of his life. And when she died, in 1355, Pedro would do everything in his power to make those who were responsible pay. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, sti...
6 Joulu 202232min
The Count, the Moose, and Thomas Jefferson
After the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers were desperate to prove America's strength on the world stage, especially compared to Europe. To Thomas Jefferson, this meant refuting the theory of...
29 Marras 202231min
