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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 Belo…
8 months, 3 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 hi…
9 months 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 hi…
9 months, 1 week 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 husba…
9 months, 2 weeks 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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9 months, 3 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.…
10 months 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…
10 months, 1 week 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. Eventu…
10 months, 2 weeks 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 t…
10 months, 3 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 sam…
10 months, 4 weeks ago