Charles the Mad
Was France doomed under Charles the Mad?
4.4 (29)
33 mins
Explore the haunting decline of Charles VI as sudden mental illness twists his sense of identity and reality. Discover how fears of shattering like glass, hallucinations, and forgotten selfhood reshaped his life and rule. Learn about the routines, refusals, and delusions that turned a medieval palace into a maze of fear and confusion.
Ep 1:
The King Who Broke
A golden prince destined for greatness, Charles VI's promising reign shatters into terrifying madness, glass delusions, and a devastating loss of self that no one could explain or cure.
Ep 2:
A Mind Lost to Shadows
Behind palace walls, Charles wanders naked, speaks to ghosts of the dead, and performs desperate rituals he believes hold the world together—while his body wastes away in refusal.
Ep 3:
The Kingdom Without a Crown
As Charles's mind fractures, France itself teeters—nobles scheme, enemies advance, and a grieving family clings to a king who may never fully return to them.
Discussions (12)
Linus
Level 4 · 10 mo agoBro really thought he was made of glass and refused to bathe. I can’t imagine having to keep a straight face while the King runs around naked.
Harry
Level 2 · 9 mo agoHe ran naked in the halls.
Phillip
Level 5 · 9 mo agoThinking you are made of glass while ruling a country is terrifying. I would have wrapped myself in pillows and stayed in bed.
