In some nations royals are so ingrained in the national fabric they are considered part of the country. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look backward in time at the ancient tradition of despotism and unbridled privilege.
# How Royalty Works
Chuck and Josh trace the fascinating history of how royal dynasties emerged from agricultural surplus thousands of years ago, explaining how consolidating power and claiming divine connections to gods transformed certain families into ruling classes. They then dive deep into the confusing system of British monarchy, breaking down why calling Queen Elizabeth the "Queen of England" is actually incorrect—spoiler alert, she's the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Along the way, you'll learn about feudal systems, royal titles like dukes and marquises, the bizarre genetic problems caused by inbreeding among royal families, and some genuinely unhinged historical monarchs who thought they were made of glass or couldn't allow anyone to wear red cars near them.
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