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Empires and the Benin Bronzes

The Benin Bronzes are some of the most famous artifacts in the world. And the story of how they were looted from the Kingdom of Edo in the 19th century by the British is the story of colonialism, revenge, and the European scramble for African resources.Support Noble Blood:— Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon— Noble Blood merch— 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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  The 'Unruly' British Monarchy (with David Mitchell)

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  The 500-Year Medici Mystery

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  The Case of the Missing Novelist

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  The Murder of Licoricia of Winchester

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  The Impossible Identity of Elegabalus

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  Gilles de Rais, Baron Serial Killer of Legend

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  The Notorious Banquet of Chestnuts

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  Napoleon's Brother Off Exit 7

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  Miscalculations in the Court of Richard II (with Helen Castor)

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  Lettice Knollys and her Pride

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  The Witch of the Ottoman Empire

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  Henry V (with Dan Jones)

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  "The Princess with the Sad Eyes"

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  A Double Murder in Madrid

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  The Cannibal Count of Pisa

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  The Noble Revolutionary