In 1951 the King of Jordan was dead and his heir, Prince Talal, was out of the country receiving medical care for schizophrenia. But was Talal actually sick or just a pawn in a messy political game?
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Skeezy Lies the Crown: Hapsburg Podcast
The genetics of inbreeding and the history of the Habsburg family.
Napoleon Complexity
Napoleon did not suffer from a deregulated mood or garbled thought process; his entire personality was pathological.
Coming Up Short
Napoleon’s impact can still be seen throughout the world today. But is that a good thing or a bad thing?
The Big Short
This month the spotlight is on a short, narcissistic man who showed great promise in his life and career and lost it all in the end – and no, we are not talking about Stefanie’s ex-boyfriend. Join us on our newest adventure as we scrutinize one of the most famous men in history – Napoleon Bonaparte.
Nothing Like a Mad Woman: Juana of Castile Podcast
Our latest podcast episode covers Juana of Castile, whose supposed madness earned her decades of social isolation, which did no favors for her mental health.
Let’s Get Biblical: Nebuchadnezzar Podcast
On our special holiday episode, we turn to the Bible for the mysterious tale of King Nebuchadnezzar and his delusion that he was a cow.
A Dark and Stormy Night: Ludwig of Bavaria Podcast
On episode 5 of ULTC, we discuss the tale of Ludwig of Bavaria. Was he mentally ill and suicidal, or was he killed at the hands of the people who wanted his throne?
She Was A Lot: Alexandra Romanov Podcast
On episode 4 of ULTC, we discuss our most popular series on the mental illness of Russia’s Alexandra Romanov.
Coup, There It Is!
With a mentally ill king and a constant rotation of regents, how did the kingdom of Denmark-Norway manage to retain its monarchy without shedding any blood?
Uneasy Lies the Crown 