Noble Blood

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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Bonus Episode: Dana Schwartz on Significant Others

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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 story of a talented, difficult and little-known individual who altered the destiny of their better-known partner, child, sibling, or friend, and impacted the world they left behind...


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 December 19, 2022  37m
 
 

Introducing: 12 Ghosts from Grim & Mild


Hi, Noble Blood fans! The holidays just got a little spooky. Since you love Grim & Mild content, we think you'll want to experience 12 Ghosts. New episodes air 12/14 - 12/25, but here's a snippet to get you excited for 12 Ghosts!

About 12 Ghosts: Eleven travelers find themselves at an inn deep in the forest on Christmas Eve...


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 December 16, 2022  1m
 
 

episode 106: The Princess and the Shaman and the Royal House of Norway

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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," we dive into the role of modern royalty and the problems that come from a legitimized platform...


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 December 13, 2022  21m
 
 

episode 105: The Corpse of Inês de Castro

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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.

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 December 6, 2022  32m
 
 

episode 104: The Count, the Moose, and Thomas Jefferson

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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 "degeneracy" put forth by French naturalist, the Comte de Buffon. And of course, there was only one way to do that: have a moose shipped across the Atlantic...


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 November 29, 2022  31m
 
 

episode 103: The Secret History of Emperor Justinian

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Procopius is considered the preeminent historian of the Byzantine age, writer of works that extolled the virtue and power of Emperor Justinian. But in the 17th century, a work discovered in the Vatican library revealed that Procopius also wrote another book—a secret book, that threatened to undo all of the good will he once built for the Emperor he served...


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 November 22, 2022  30m
 
 

episode 102: Lady Mary Wroth's Urania

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Lady Mary Wroth is often considered the first female writer in England to publish a work of prose under her own name. But her romance, The Countess of Montgomery's Urania, would lead to scandal for more reasons than just a female author...

Support Noble Blood:

— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon

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 November 15, 2022  31m
 
 

Exclusive Listen: Stealing Superman Episode One – Beads of Sweat


Hi, Noble Blood fans! We're excited to share an exclusive listen to a new podcast chronicled by a voice you've grown to love. Welcome to Stealing Superman, a new iHeart Original podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz! Since you love Dana's storytelling, we think you'll be intrigued by this story about priceless comics stolen from Nicolas Cage (yes, that Nicolas Cage!)...


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 November 9, 2022  48m
 
 

episode 101: Mansa Musa and the World Map

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Mansa Musa is often considered to be the richest man who ever lived. And, in the 14th century, he set out on a hajj to show his wealth and power to the world.

Support Noble Blood:

— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon

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— Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and pre-order its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'

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 November 8, 2022  29m
 
 

Introducing: Stealing Superman - A New iHeart Original Podcast


Hi, Noble Blood fans! We're excited to share the latest iHeart Original podcast, Stealing Superman, hosted by our very own Dana Schwartz. Since you love Dana's storytelling, we think you'll be intrigued by this story about priceless comics stolen from Nicolas Cage (yes, that Nicolas Cage!). Check out the trailer and decide if Stealing Superman is your next podcast obsession!

About Stealing Superman: It was the most unlikely art heist of all time...


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 November 2, 2022  2m