The Cursed Ring of Alfonso XII - Infographic & Episode Resources

This digital bundle accompanies our episode on the Cursed Ring of Alfonso XII- a ring long blamed for a chain of sudden deaths within the Spanish royal family.Examine the historical record, follow the ring’s alleged path, and decide for yourself: was this a genuine curse, a tragic series of coincidences, or a legend shaped by grief, superstition, and royal loss?

This downloadable set brings together visual storytelling and carefully curated research, designed for listeners who want to go deeper than the episode alone.

📦 What’s Included:

• The reported history of the opal ring and its alleged transfers
• Key deaths and events later linked to the legend
• How royal tragedy, superstition, and retelling combined to form a curse narrative
• Designed for easy reference, pattern-spotting, and revisiting the story at a glance

• All of the primary sources we used to research, write & produce this episode
• Brief notes on why each source matters and how it fits into the larger story
• Tips on using this guide to dig deeper or navigate your own research
• All resources are publicly accessible and free-- no gatekeeping

• Listeners interested in historical curses and royal folklore
• Viewers curious about how superstition forms around real events
• Anyone who enjoys examining legend alongside documented history
• Supporters of the show who want to explore the episode in greater detail while getting something meaningful in return