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?
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?
Scandalnavia
Christian VII of Denmark-Norway’s reign was long, but his time calling the shots was brief. This story has it all: sex, violence, illicit affairs, executions, wicked stepmothers, and teen marriage.
Ancient History: Caligula Podcast
On episode 3 of ULTC, we are taking it way back to ancient Rome and restoring bad reputations.
Good Charlotte
Charlotte lived for another sixty years after her husband’s execution, but it was not the glamorous life she had once envisioned.
Charlotte’s Web
In 1864 a Belgian princess sat on the throne of the new Mexican Empire. Charlotte, known to her Mexican subjects as Carlota, had sailed from Europe with the utmost excitement and hope – which made how her story ended that much more devastating.
The People’s Podcast: Princess Diana
For our second podcast, we journey into the mind of the world’s most famous princess.
One In a Brazillian
The French Revolution had serious repercussions for Queen Maria I of Portugal and her country. Faced with an impossible decision, her son had had two choices: surrender or flee.
Uneasy Lies the Crown 