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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Family Business
Talal’s enemies may have intended for him to be a glorified placeholder until his son took power, but the brief king made sure his name would forever be remembered in Jordan’s history.
Back to Basics
A journey through the history of schizophrenia, from Talal’s treatment in the 1950s to what COVID is teaching us about the disease today.
Promises, Promises
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?
Uneasy Lies the Crown 