Manor of Fact

Behind every home, there’s a story waiting to be told. Manor of Fact explores the fascinating history, architecture, and secrets of extraordinary houses. From grand estates like The Breakers to quirky Spite Houses, each episode uncovers the people, events, and unexpected twists that shaped these remarkable homes. Whether you're a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or just love a good real estate story, each week will be a captivating journey through the most intriguing homes in history.

Manor of Fact is a history podcast hosted by Rebecca, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rebecca hosts Manor of Fact, a history show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Episode 16 - Hearst Castle

  Jun 9, 202631 minS2

  <p>Perched high above California's Central Coast, Hearst Castle is one of the most recognizable homes in America. With its soaring bell towers, marble colonnades, lavish pools, and priceless art collection, it feels as though it has stood for centuries. In reality, it is a twentieth-century creation built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and brought to life by architect Julia Morgan.</p><p>In this episode, we trace the story of Hearst Castle from Hearst's childhood camping trips on the San Simeon ranch to the rise of his newspaper empire and his obsession with collecting art, antiques, and architectural...

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  Episode #15

  Episode 15 - The Farnsworth House

  May 12, 202629 minS2

  <p>The Farnsworth House is one of the most celebrated homes in modern architecture. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Chicago physician Edith Farnsworth, the glass-and-steel retreat became an icon of minimalist design and a case study in what happens when architectural vision collides with real life.</p><p>In this episode of Manor of Fact, Rebecca explores the complicated story behind the house, from its ambitious modernist ideals and escalating construction costs to the lawsuit that followed and the difficult reality of living inside a nearly transparent home. Along the way, the episode examines larger questions about...

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  Episode 14 - The Palace at Versailles

  Apr 14, 202644 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Manor of Fact, we explore Palace of Versailles not just as one of the largest and most recognizable palaces in the world, but as a system designed to shape power, behavior, and perception.</p><p>What began as a modest hunting lodge under Louis XIII was transformed by Louis XIV into the center of royal life in France. Over decades of construction, expansion, and careful planning, Versailles became more than a residence. It became a place where architecture, landscape, and daily routine worked together to control access, elevate status, and reinforce authority.</p><p>We...

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  Episode #13

  Episode 13 - The Eames House

  Mar 31, 202627 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Manor of Fact, we travel to Los Angeles to explore the Eames House, one of the most studied and influential homes of the twentieth century.</p><p>Designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames as part of the Case Study House Program, the house is often presented as a landmark of modern architecture. But its significance goes well beyond its steel frame and glass panels.</p><p>This episode looks at how the house came to be, from its origins in postwar housing experiments to its connection to kit homes and industrial production. It also...

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12 - Casa Malaparte

  Mar 17, 202629 minS2

  <p>Perched on a jagged limestone cliff above the Mediterranean, Casa Malaparte is a house that feels less built than declared.</p><p>In this episode of Manor of Fact, we travel to the island of Capri to explore one of the most enigmatic homes of the twentieth century. Commissioned by writer Curzio Malaparte during a time of political upheaval, the house defies easy categorization. It is modern yet ancient, isolated yet theatrical, restrained yet deeply expressive.</p><p>But Casa Malaparte is not just an architectural story. It is a story of authorship, identity, and control. Malaparte was a...

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