In 1600, Guaman Poma began writing what would become a nearly 1,200-page open letter to King Philip III of Spain. Part history, part social critique, it's an illustrated depiction of Inca life and culture that was lost to history for 300 years, until it was rediscovered by accident. Support Noble Blood: — <a href="http://patreon.com/noblebloodtales">Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon</a> —<a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood"> Merch!</a> — <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/anatomy-a-love-story/">Order Dana's book, Anatomy: A Love Story</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Safavid Princess in Power

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.