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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Ch 4 · Animal royalty and sacred beasts
Fun Fact
White elephants: The term 'white elephant' today refers to a useless or troublesome possession, originating from the Siam royal gifting tradition.
Glossary
white elephant (noun)
A rare, light-colored Asian elephant that is traditionally venerated in Southeast Asia. Siamese monarchs gifted these venerated creatures to ruin court rivals with their immense upkeep costs.
A rare, light-colored Asian elephant that is traditionally venerated in Southeast Asia. Siamese monarchs gifted these venerated creatures to ruin court rivals with their immense upkeep costs.
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Why was receiving a white elephant from the King of Siam considered a financial curse?
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Which late 19th-century African king maintained a sacred herd of black cattle for rituals?
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What political office did Roman Emperor Caligula reportedly plan to give his horse?
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What modern-day country encompasses the historical territory of King Lobengula's Matabele Kingdom?