Two sisters combine their expertise in history and neuroscience to examine famous royals from historical and biological perspectives. They hope to understand how mental and neurological illness shaped some of the world’s most important leaders, and the course of history in turn.
The notorious Jack the Ripper murders in 19th century London have generated plenty of high-profile suspects, but none more salacious than Prince Albert Victor, the heir to the British throne. True crime meets ULTC in this episode exploring the theory that syphilis turned the prince into a killer.
Plus: Why Riley is leaving true crime in 2024. British tabloids never stop. He's a 10 but he likes Through the Looking Glass.
29 Nov 2024
Chief Among Us: Opechancanough
Historian Riley discusses Chief Opechancanough's remarkable resistance to Spanish and British colonization despite living with a neurological disease, challenging Disney's Pocahontas narrative and exploring colonial legacy.
25 Oct 2024
Chemobrain: Duchess Catherine
Kate Middleton has had to navigate her cancer diagnosis as both head of a household and future head of a country. We discuss how the confusion and controversy surrounding her health may impact the royal family in the longterm, and how cancer treatment affects the mind and brain.
Plus: Can MomTok survive this? Donna Kelce keeps it real. Relaunching our apology tour.
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