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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...
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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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9 JUN. 2026 · James Young Simpson, as a young surgeon, was distraught at the seemingly inescapable pain and fear that patients were suffering. He decided to try to find a better solution. Support Noble Blood:
—ORDER https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/
— https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestoryand its sequel https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestorySee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2 JUN. 2026 · When Josphine failed to produce heirs, Napoleon secured a divorce and arranged for another marriage: to the 18-year-old daughter of the Emperor of Austria. Young Marie-Louise arrived in Paris and, to her surprise, found herself enchanted by her new husband. But Napoleon's Empire was crumbling, and it was Marie-Louise's own father who would help secure its downfall. Support Noble Blood:
—ORDER https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/
— https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestoryand its sequel https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestorySee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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30 MAY. 2026 · When Ian Fleming needed a name for the secret agent at the center of his new novel, he stole one from the cover of a birdwatching book. The real James Bond wasn’t a martini-drinking spy, but a shy American ornithologist who spent decades exploring the Caribbean. Then one surreal day, he finally tracked down the man who stole his identity. Special thanks to Jim Wright and his excellent book, https://www.amazon.com/Real-James-Bond-Identity-Intrigue/dp/0764359029. * Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday! Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English
Written by Dave Roos
Senior Producer is Josh Fisher
Editing and Sound Design by Chris Childs
Additional Editing by Mary Dooe
Mixing and Mastering by Chris Childs
Original Music by Elise McCoy
Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla
Executive Producer is Jason English Got a very special question? Willing to share your favorite Very Special Episode? You can reach us at veryspecialepisodes@gmail.com. And go pick up https://dana-schwartz.com!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26 MAY. 2026 · Two families captivated the 20th century: the Kennedy clan in America, and the Windsors, the royal family of the UK. Both faced the tribulations of fame and power, and the challenges of the 21st century media. Dana spoke about the parallel dynasties with Caroline Hallemann, author of the upcoming book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743272/the-kennedys-and-the-windsors-by-caroline-hallemann/.
Support Noble Blood:
—PRE-ORDER https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/
— https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory' and its sequel 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestory'See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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19 MAY. 2026 · In 1826, a young man stumbled into town with limited language and a mysterious past: he revealed that he had spent his life in isolation, in a single room with no human interaction. Was he telling the truth? And if he was... was it possible that he might actually be a missing royal prince? Support Noble Blood:
—PRE-ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS'
— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon
— Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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12 MAY. 2026 · Part two of our episode on Émilie du Châtelet, the brilliant female mathematician and physicist who helped to redefine our understanding of how the world works.. Support Noble Blood:
—PRE-ORDER https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/
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5 MAY. 2026 · History has often reduced the brilliant mathematician and physicist Émilie du Châtelet to her relationship with a famous man (Voltaire). But she was a fascinating figure in her own right, an 18th century polymath at the forefront of conversations about how the world worked. Support Noble Blood:
—PRE-ORDER 'https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/'
— https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory' and its sequel 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestory' See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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28 ABR. 2026 · When the future Queen Elizabeth I was just 13 years old, she was living with Catherine Parr, who remarried after the death of Henry VIII. Catherine's new husband was handsome and charming, but he was also someone who would threaten scandal. A scandal that could cost Elizabeth's future.
Support Noble Blood:
—PRE-ORDER https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/
— https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory' and its sequel 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestory'See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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21 ABR. 2026 · For eight months, Roman von Ungern-Sternberg took control of the capital of Mongolia, in a campaign that was less about international politics and more about his own warped sense of purpose. Support Noble Blood:
—PRE-ORDER 'https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771398/the-arcane-arts-by-s-d-coverly/'
— https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory' and its sequel 'https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestory'See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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14 ABR. 2026 · In 1921, a Russian officer named Roman von Ungern-Sternberg invaded Mongolia, ostensibly with the goal to liberate it from Chinese forces. But he had his own ulterior motives, and a pattern of cruelty that was only beginning. Support Noble Blood:
https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales
— Order Dana's book, https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory and its sequel https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestorySee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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...
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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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