"And Historians Will Call Them..."

She has been called "the most hated woman in Tudor England." Jane Boleyn, sister-in-law to Anne, served five queens. Two of them were beheaded. How much was her fault? Support Noble Blood:—ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS'— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon— Order Dana's boo ... Show More

Where does a woman go when a King is wooing her and won't stop? Dana speaks with Chief Historian of Historic Royal Palaces, Tracy Borman, about her newest historical fiction novel, THE HOUSE OF BOLEYN. Support Noble Blood:—ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS'— Bonus episodes, stickers, and sc ... Show More

In December of 1586, the King of Poland died suddenly and without an obvious successor. King was an elected position, and the noblemen bickered and tried to advance their own agendas, to no avail. It was a complete standsill. They needed an unbiased third party to be a temporary ... Show More

<p>Discover the captivating life of Isabella d'Este with Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and acclaimed novelist and historian Sarah Dunant. They discuss Isabella's incredible journey from a well-educated noblewoman to the First Lady of the Renaissance, how she mastered political str ... Show More

In this episode I discuss the biography of Isabella d'Este, the Marchesa of Mantua. We will discuss topics including epistolary etiquette, warfare on the Italian peninsula, the Borgias, Leonardo da Vinci, and the rule of a woman consort during the Renaissance. Thank you for liste ... Show More

<p>In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery, Rebecca is joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connelly.</p> <p>Sharon’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ladies ... Show More

Elissa is a dramatic historical fantasy exploring lost civilizations and forbidden love. Prince Aziel, a descendant of Solomon and Pharaoh, falls for Elissa, a priestess of Baal, leading to a struggle between duty, faith, and passion. A thrilling tale of fate, prophecy, and sacri ... Show More

Elissa is a dramatic historical fantasy exploring lost civilizations and forbidden love. Prince Aziel, a descendant of Solomon and Pharaoh, falls for Elissa, a priestess of Baal, leading to a struggle between duty, faith, and passion. A thrilling tale of fate, prophecy, and sacri ... Show More

From Egyptians Pharaohs marrying their own sisters, to the Hapsburgs’ notoriously oversized lower jaws. Here are the stories of some of the most shocking incestuous relationships and tragically inbred individuals in royal history. King Tut, Queen Juana the Mad of Castile, King Ch ... Show More

Elissa is a dramatic historical fantasy exploring lost civilizations and forbidden love. Prince Aziel, a descendant of Solomon and Pharaoh, falls for Elissa, a priestess of Baal, leading to a struggle between duty, faith, and passion. A thrilling tale of fate, prophecy, and sacri ... Show More

Once upon a time, in ancient Egypt, a princess was born. But before her happily ever after, she had to live a challenging life of servitude, duty, and a deep belief in her own character. The long life of the woman that we discuss in this episode crosses cultural, territorial and ... Show More

Elissa is a dramatic historical fantasy exploring lost civilizations and forbidden love. Prince Aziel, a descendant of Solomon and Pharaoh, falls for Elissa, a priestess of Baal, leading to a struggle between duty, faith, and passion. A thrilling tale of fate, prophecy, and sacri ... Show More

Elissa is a dramatic historical fantasy exploring lost civilizations and forbidden love. Prince Aziel, a descendant of Solomon and Pharaoh, falls for Elissa, a priestess of Baal, leading to a struggle between duty, faith, and passion. A thrilling tale of fate, prophecy, and sacri ... Show More