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Noble Blood

Noble 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.

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Episodes
  • The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 2)

    The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 2)
    Apr 21 2026

    For eight months, Roman von Ungern-Sternberg took control of the capital of Mongolia, in a campaign that was less about international politics and more about his own warped sense of purpose.

    Support Noble Blood:
    —PRE-ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS'
    — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon
    — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'

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    28 mins
  • The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 1)

    The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 1)
    Apr 14 2026

    In 1921, a Russian officer named Roman von Ungern-Sternberg invaded Mongolia, ostensibly with the goal to liberate it from Chinese forces. But he had his own ulterior motives, and a pattern of cruelty that was only beginning.

    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'

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    29 mins
  • The Queen Mother Who Refused to Die

    The Queen Mother Who Refused to Die
    Apr 7 2026

    Against the odds, Idia's son, Esigie, became the leader—Oba—of the Edo people. And against even greater odds, Idia survived to help him rule.

    Support Noble Blood:
    —PRE-ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS'
    — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon
    — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story'

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    34 mins
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