Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of King Henry VIII. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts... more

In 1981, 11-year-old Matt De Meritt got a phone call that would change his life. He wasn’t a child actor,... more

The "fun fact" that Caligula tried to appoint his horse to the senate is a classic example of an emperor... more

Winnifred Maxwell's husband was tried and sentenced to death after participating in the 1715 Jacobite uprising against King George I.... more

At the end of the 10th century, King Eadwig was locked in a bitter rivalry with Abbot Dunstan. Their feud... more

Comedian, writer, and actor David Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss his newest book, Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's... more

Lorenzino de Medici killed his cousin, the Duke of Florence, 11 years ago. Still, he's constantly looking over his shoulder,... more

In the 13th century, Licoricia of Winchester rose to prominence as the wealthiest Jewish woman in England. Twice widowed, she... more

In 2023, a museum in England determined that they would refer to the Roman emperor Elegabalus using feminine pronouns. Elegabalus,... more

Gilles de Rais was a powerful, wealthy French baron who fought alongside Joan of Arc. But a castle sale gone-wrong... more