Podcast Episodes

Beethoven's Immortal Beloved, Part 1

Episode 241

After Beethoven died, his secretary published an effusively romantic letter the composer had written to someone identified only as his "Immortal Beloved." Beethoven had a type -- namely: noble, and u…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope of Math and Dark Magic

Episode 240

Continuing the theme of exploring Papal history, we discuss Gerbert of Aurillac, AKA Pope Sylvester II, who's scientific and mathmatical mind lead him to the highest seat of Catholic power. But after…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Thousand-Day Conclave

Episode 239

Continuing the theme of exploring Papal history, we discuss Gerbert of Aurillac, AKA Pope Sylvester II, who's scientific and mathmatical mind lead him to the highest seat of Catholic power. But after…

Published on 4 months ago

Teaching People Manners

Episode 238

In 1921, Katherine Mansfield wrote a letter to Princess Bibesco which began, "I am afraid you must stop writing these little love letters to my husband while he and I still live together." Scandalous…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Murder of the Last Korean Queen

Episode 237

Queen Min was the de facto power behind the throne in Korea, and so she had plenty of enemies. Eventually, a coup would come to the palace.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Count and Cavalry Commander

Episode 236

Through sheer force of will, Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski came to America and forced the Continental forces to allow him to create a cavalry unit. His bold, impulsive, and sometimes reckless manue…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The "Wild" Nobleman of French Court

Episode 235

Petrus Gonsalvus was born with a rare genetic condition that meant he was entirely covered in hair. His life took him to French court, where he lived as an oddity, but also, as a nobleman, husband, a…

Published on 5 months ago

A Scandal at Tranby Croft

Episode 234

Queen Victoria's son, Albert Edward, was gambling with his friends at a country estate when the host's son noticed one of the guests cheating. Eventually, that evening playing baccarat spirled into a…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Vasa, Sunken and Resurrected

Episode 233

In 1688, a royal ship was embarking from Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage. The Vasa was incredibly grand and intricate; it was also incredibly top-heavy. A few minutes after it began sailing, th…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Witches of Belvoir Castle

Episode 232

The Earl and Countess of Rutland were dealing with unimaginable tragedy - their eldest son had died and their second son began suffering from the same mysterious illness that killed the first.  But s…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago