Why does William the Conqueror get all of the credit when Æthelstan was king of a united England in 927? David Woodman (Professor of History at Cambridge University) joins us to talk about his new book The First King of England.

Why does William the Conqueror get all of the credit when &AElig;thelstan was king of a united England in 927? David Woodman (Professor of History at Cambridge University) joins us to talk about his new book The First King of England.

Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.

Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history&rsquo;s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you&rsquo;re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.

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Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood. New episodes every two weeks, on Tuesdays.

Æthelstan and a United England (with David Woodman)

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One of the most glamorous members of the Kennedy clan, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy dazzled and scandalized British society. But her story would ultimately end in tragedy.

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One of the most glamorous members of the Kennedy clan, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy dazzled and scandalized British society. But her story would ultimately end in tragedy.
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The Kennedy Marchioness 

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Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots, was murdered under mysterious circumstances. How Mary reacted, and what happened next, would lead to her undoing.

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Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots, was murdered under mysterious circumstances. How Mary reacted, and what happened next, would lead to her undoing.
Support Noble Blood:
&mdash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales">Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon</a> &mdash; Order Dana's book, '<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory">Anatomy: A Love Story</a>' and its sequel '<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestory">Immortality: A Love Story</a>'
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Husbands of the Scottish Queen

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After the Battle of Culloden, the Bonnie Prince Charlie needed to escape to safety. His salvation would come in the form of a young woman named Flora MacDonald, who would become an indelible piece of romantic Scottish history. 

 

Support Noble Blood:

— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon
— Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'

 

 

After the Battle of Culloden, the Bonnie Prince Charlie needed to escape to safety. His salvation would come in the form of a young woman named Flora MacDonald, who would become an indelible piece of romantic Scottish history.&nbsp;
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&mdash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales">Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon</a> &mdash; Order Dana's book, '<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840578/anatomyalovestory">Anatomy: A Love Story</a>' and its sequel '<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250861016/immortalityalovestory">Immortality: A Love Story</a>'
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Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone

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Æthelstan and a United England (with David Woodman)

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