Mad kings and royal secrets
Chapter 1
The glass kings and fragile minds
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Chapter 2
Bizarre court etiquette and royal rules
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Chapter 3
Posthumous rulers and phantom crowns
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Chapter 4
Animal royalty and sacred beasts
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Mad kings and royal secrets
Ch 1 · The glass kings and fragile minds
misslily Don't touch me, I'm made of glass! (Don't let me shatter!) / Sewing iron in my coat so I don't crash! (Yeah, keep me safe!)
Fun Fact
Glass delusion: In medieval Europe, several wealthy nobles suffered from the psychiatric delusion that they were made entirely of glass and would shatter if touched.
Glossary
glass delusion (noun)
A psychological disorder characterized by the false belief that one's body is made of glass. In the late fourteenth century, King Charles VI of France famously wore reinforced clothing to prevent shattering.
A psychological disorder characterized by the false belief that one's body is made of glass. In the late fourteenth century, King Charles VI of France famously wore reinforced clothing to prevent shattering.
Quiz
What animal did King Christian VII of Denmark famously appoint to his royal advisory council?
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In 1886, what official action was taken against King Ludwig II of Bavaria due to his castle-building obsession?
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Which famous Bavarian castle did King Ludwig II construct to escape his royal duties?