Jack the Ripper: Was Prince Albert Victor the Killer?
Was Jack the Ripper heir to the British throne? Investigating the theory that syphilis turned Prince Abert Victor into a killer.
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What Disney Missed: The Truth About Pocahontas and Opechancanough
This Thanksgiving, we explore Chief Opechancanough’s significant yet often overlooked role in Native American history.
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The Mental Effects of Cancer: Lessons from Kate Middleton
Understanding the effects of cancer on the brain through the lens of Kate Middleton.
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Forget Me Not: Taisho Podcast
After a PhD and a baby, we are back to investigate Emperor Taisho of Japan. Did meningitis leave him unable to rule or was that a convenient excuse for his enemies?
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Scandalnavia: Christian of Denmark Podcast
Christian of Denmark’s story is one that you have to hear to believe…listener discretion advised.
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The Swede Life: Nobel Week Podcast
Scientists and royals collide: get to know this year’s Nobel winners and the Swedish royal family.
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Little Man, Big Screen: Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast
Digging into the truth about Napoleon Bonaparte and his infamous complex.
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Mercury in Retrograde: Ivan the Terrible Podcast
Kings throughout history would die to have an heir, so why did Ivan kill his?
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Livin’ On a Prayer: Maria of Portugal Podcast
How do you solve a problem like Maria? The neuroscience of religion and OCD, of course!
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Heir Jordan : Talal of Jordan Podcast
The history of Jordan, Talal’s one year on the throne, and whether his mental illness was real or an invention of his political enemies.
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Tangled: Prince Henrik of Denmark Podcast
The only thing more dramatic than Prince Henrik of Denmark’s marriage is the Alzheimer’s disease research field.
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Live From our Parents’ House: Carlota of Mexico Podcast
Pack your bags because this month we are crossing the ocean to unravel the mystery behind Mexico’s last Empress.
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Katherine and Nerissa Bowes-Lyon Podcast
Queen Elizabeth’s cousins were supposed to be dead, so why were they locked up in an institution?
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God Save the Queen: Elizabeth II Podcast
A special episode of ULTC honoring the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The King’s Speech: George VI Podcast
We welcome a special guest to break down the history and neuroscience behind “The King’s Speech”!
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Reputation: Henry VIII Podcast
The only thing more interesting than Henry VIII’s reputation is the truth.
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Spill the Tea Party: George III Podcast
The truth behind George III’s madness with a large side of pop culture.
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Skeezy Lies the Crown: Hapsburg Podcast
The genetics of inbreeding and the history of the Habsburg family.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Ancient History: Caligula Podcast
On episode 3 of ULTC, we are taking it way back to ancient Rome and restoring bad reputations.
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The People’s Podcast: Princess Diana
For our second podcast, we journey into the mind of the world’s most famous princess.
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