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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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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!
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Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth. Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.
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Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. But her biggest mystery unfolded outside the pages of her books. Today Dana examines the 11 days in 1926 when the beloved author went missing, and the rollicking media circus inspired by her disappearance. On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger…
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The dead can still be the subject of conversation, as these two curious stories show us. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Things get a little weird in the Cabinet today, but the journey is worth it. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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The Murder of Licoricia of Winchester
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In the 13th century, Licoricia of Winchester rose to prominence as the wealthiest Jewish woman in England. Twice widowed, she ran a successful business and worked closely with King Henry III. But antisemitism was rising in England, and Licoricia would face multiple stays in the Tower of London before an ultimately bloody end. Support Noble Blood: —…
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A pair of Halloween goodies for you to enjoy on this, the spookiest of holidays. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Today we visit a club and a captain, both of whom got up to some pretty wild things. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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The Impossible Identity of Elegabalus
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In 2023, a museum in England determined that they would refer to the Roman emperor Elegabalus using feminine pronouns. Elegabalus, who allegedly asked to be referred to as a lady, has become a node in queer history as a trans woman. Though it's impossible to fully know the truth of how she may have identified, we can try to unpack the ways in which…
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Today's tour features a pair of intriguing stories that folks are sure to eat right up. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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It's always curious how the public can be swapped—or not swayed—by one person's powerful words. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Gilles de Rais, Baron Serial Killer of Legend
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Gilles de Rais was a powerful, wealthy French baron who fought alongside Joan of Arc. But a castle sale gone-wrong would lead to an investigation, revealing gruesome and salacious details of murder. CW: murder, pedophilia Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Lov…
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Don't sleep through today's pair of curious tales. You're likely to find them arresting. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Old and new, fresh and vintage. Curious stories come in all flavors, as today's tour will show you. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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The Notorious Banquet of Chestnuts
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On October 31, 1501, the notorious Italian family. the Borgias, threw a party in the Papal Palace. The salacious details of that event, known as the "Banquet of Chestnuts" has captivated gossips for centuries. CW: sex Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love St…
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The sun and the moon are both curious features of today's tour, but not in the way you'd imagine. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you don't. Either way, it can make for quite a curious tale. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, it became a dangerous thing to be a Bonaparte in Europe. And so Joseph, Napoleon's older brother, sailed to America, where he lived for more than two decades, building a luxurious estate in New Jersey filled with art and historical artifacts. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreo…
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Today's tour through the Cabinet features two miracles with roots in the last century. One is just a little more human than the other. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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