It's a new season and Queens Podcast is back to spill the tea on Margaret of Anjou, sometimes known as the she-wolf of France. Margaret was a fierce queen consort of England as wife of Henry VI, but in this episode we're going to meet baby Margaret and discuss the journey that got her to She Wolf territory. If this is your first Wars of the Roses episode, you might also enjoy any of these episodes between part 1 & 2: Margaret Beaufort Elizabeth Woodville Jacquetta of Luxembourg Also, her grandmother Yolande of Aragon is someone who we've covered that we think you'll like to! Time stamps: 02:04 Introducing Margaret of Anjou 05:29 Margaret's Early Life and Influences 09:20 Marriage Negotiations and Proxy Wedding 16:03 Journey to England 30:04 Meeting King Henry VI 35:03 The Duke of York and the Duke of Gloucester 35:34 Allies of Margaret: Suffolk and Somerset 38:53 Margaret's Grand Coronation 41:23 Political Tensions and Court Drama 01:03:19 Margaret's Pregnancy and Henry's Mental Break 01:05:35 Conclusion: Margaret's Uncertain Future Intro by Trashy Royals podcast Some sources: Red Roses by Amy License When Marguerite of Anjou Arrived in England The Guardian: Did Henry VI have a sex coach in his marriage bed? Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Queens Podcast's Wars of the Roses week. Today we're spilling the (trauma) tea on Elizabeth of York. You may know her as the first Tudor Queen, but in this episode we're going over her life during the Wars of the Roses and her part to FINALLY END THE WAR! (tho not quite yet) Rife with political in-fighting, betrayal, murder, and long periods of refuge in ‘sanctuary.’ This George R. R. Martin-esque tale’s silver lining is after years of being a political pawn and simply trying to survive, Elizabeth of York’s tale ends about as happily as you could ask. Elizabeth of York’s story includes: Multiple familial murders Absolute political drama (War of the Roses) Secret engagement A love-to-hate antagonist we refer to affectionately as Uncle Dick (Richard Duke of Gloucester, Richard III) It pairs best with the Rose May (Heyyy) Sangria ([00:02:30] for the recipe). Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie of Mecklenburg: The Bold Grand Duchess Who Defied and Thrived Today we are telling the tale of a grand duchess with an attitude Marie of Mecklenburg! She's the only Romanoff who managed to give the Bolshevik Revolution the slip with all her bling intact. We'll chat about her early days, her match with Vladimir Alexandrovich, and the glitz, gossip, and power moves of their ritzy life. This one is a patreon rerun after the Mathilde Kschessinska episode we did in 2022. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:39 Marie Mecklenburg: The Only Romanoff to Escape with Her Jewels 01:26 Early Life and Family Tragedies 05:58 Marie's Marriage and Defiance 15:46 Revolts and Assassination Attempts 18:21 Power Struggles and Family Drama 22:10 Rasputin and Hemophilia: A Royal Dilemma 24:43 Rumors of a Coup and Rasputin's Influence 26:13 The Russian Revolution: Time to Flee 32:26 Smuggling Jewels: A Clever Escape 40:22 Final Days and Legacy Some sources: Unofficial Royalty European Royal History The Court Jeweller The Beau Monde https://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/platinum-jubilee-the-queens-accession/buckingham-palace/platinum-jubilee-the-queens-accession/exhibition/vladimir-tiara The Ra Ra Rasputin song Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to venture to the East to dive into Korean politics and just the bananas royal family that Empress Myeongseong married into. Queen Min really won our hearts over with her love of books, learning, and tried to move her people into the forward-thinking future. The downside? She had a father-in-law from hell! We think you're really going to love this story. Please let us know what you think! Message us on Facebook or Instagram and let us know what you want to hear next. Cheers! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to Re. Welcome back to season 5! We are SO excited to show some respect to the one and only Queen of Soul... Aretha Franklin! Aretha Franklin was one of the most iconic singers ever. But her life wasn't without drama. Raised in a very busy and religious household, Aretha first got noticed singing gospel, but it wasn't until she made her move to pop in the 1960's that she really started to turn heads. And in a serious way! Franklin rose to fame with her iconic rendition of "Respect" (which, fun fact: is actually a cover) and then went on to have a decades-long career as one of the most renowned vocalists of all time. Throughout her career, she recorded over 40 albums and won 18 Grammys. We paired our lady of soul with a Soul Kiss cocktail that we think you're going to love. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on our last episode of season 4. We wrap up the life of Emma of Normandy. In this episode we see this multi-queen go from maybe the most powerful woman in the world to an woman in exile to... well, we won't spoil it for you. Cheers! We'll be on summer break after this episode, but you can find new updates on Patreon. Otherwise, we'll catch you in September! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma of Normandy wasn't interested in being just the king's wife. She wanted a seat at the table, but it seems like her husband, king Ethelred (the unready) had other ideas. See how our girl went from the new girl in town to a full-blown powerhouse queen in part 1 of our season 4 finale. Find full show notes on our website at http://queenshistorypodcast.com/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irene of Athens was the Byzantine empress who ruled from 797 to 802 AD. And guys, she was brutal. She was born in Athens, Greece and married Emperor Leo IV at a young age. That marriage wasn't great. The two had opposing religious views in a time and place where that wasn't something most relationships really ever got past. After his death, she became regent for their son, Constantine VI. However, you could say that she was never exactly going to be winning any Mother of the Year awards. However, she is remembered as a fierce lady. Her legacy as a powerful female leader continues to inspire today. Grab a cocktail and tune in to learn more! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've now come to the end of the story, and wow what a story it was. Empress Catherine II of Russia (aka The Great) wasn't perfect. She's complicated, contradictory but endlessly fascinating and we can't wait to tell you the rest of her story. Despite what she did there is no doubt that Catherine the Great Empress of Russia is one of the most influential women in history. Cheers! You can get the full show notes here. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we last left Catherine she had just convinced a whole military to ditch the zero and go with a hero (I'm sorry...) and now she's the Empress of Russia. But... now what? Full show notes & sources at https://queenshistorypodcast.com/catherine-the-great-part-3 Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine the great has gone down in history as one of the most impressive female leaders of all time. But she didn't start out that way! Married to a man that hated her, Catherine is finding out that being the wife of the future emperor wasn't all it was meant to be. Catherine was unhappy and lonely with no one on her side. But, Cahterine wouldn't be held down for long. And after the birth of her first child we really see her come onto her own. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine the great has gone down in history as one of the most impressive female leaders of all time. But she didn't start out that way! Despite being born to a noble, bitter mom in doesn’t-exist-anymore Prussia (what we call Germany and Poland today), Catherine became an even-keeled, sociable woman fit for royalty, thanks to her love of learning and charismatic personality.   Since Catherine eventually winds up in Russia, our drink of choice for this episode is the classic Moscow Mule, which is our snarky way of saying neigh to the horse-effing rumors and proclaiming her love of stallions as strictly nonsexual.  In this episode, we learn that Catherine’s birth name was actually Sophie, and we discuss why her pain-in-the-ass mom treated her like garbage instead of the fantastic empress she would become. We dive into her betrothal process and how she met her future hubby as an alcoholic 11-year-old child yet still agreed to marry him years later despite hella red flags.  We follow her dangerous journey east and how her wise decision to embrace the culture, language, and religion of Mother Russia won over the Empress and people, but not so much her highly immature husband, who went from threatening to beat her to not touching her in bed for nine years. More on their toxic pairing in Part 2!  Believe us when we say you’ll want a Moscow Mule or three for this one, so throw together two ounces of vodka, half an ounce of lime juice, and then six ounces of ginger beer (or sub-club soda if you wish).  In this episode, you’ll also hear: Overcoming stage mom drama with a French friend  Meeting the alcoholic orphan duke/future Russian Tsar Peter III  Creepy uncle’s proposal vs. strategic diplomatic move   RuPauls, pneumonia, and winning Empress Elizabeth’s approval  ‘Til death do us part, even in a loveless marriage  Must-listen moments:  [00:39:00] King Frederick decides that Catherine would be a great wife for the future Czar. So Prussia and Russia, at this point in time, were on the brink of war. So securing the next czarina of Russia to be a Russian princess was a huge diplomatic move. [00:49:00] You needed to know your etiquette, and you needed to know the dances. You have to be dressed for the right occasion. It could be a little overwhelming for even the most seasoned socialite…it didn't stress Catherine out. If she was stressed out, she never showed it. It seemed like she'd been trained for this her whole life. [01:10:00] They were dancing, having a pleasant enough dance, and he's just like, you know what I read in the law books recently? Once you're my wife, I can beat you, and so long as I don't kill you, I can beat you all I want. And it’s absolutely factual.   More about Catherine the Great: Part 2 https://pod.fo/e/dd88d  Part 3 https://pod.fo/e/dd88c  Part 4 https://pod.fo/e/dd88b  Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sayyida Al Hurra's story has EVERYTHING. Vengeance, piracy, crossover with other queens, ladies getting stuff done, so much booty and more! We paired this pirate boss babe with a pomegranate cocktail that is dangerously delicious. Enjoy! Cheers!  https://queenshistorypodcast.com/sayyida-al-hurra Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this Patreon exclusive episode from 2022 episode that went hand in hand with our 3-part Empress Matilda series. In this episode we're discussing Empress Matilda's mom, Matilda of Scotland. We talk about her saintly pedigree, her bumpy journey to becoming queen of England and all she did in her life to make her one of the most popular queens of her time. Enjoy, y'alll! Time stamps: 01:32 Introducing Matilda of Scotland 02:21 Matilda's Early Life and Family 11:41 Education at the Abbey 17:53 Rumors and Return to Scotland 23:09 The War That Changed Everything 27:13 Escape to England 30:49 Henry's Quest for a Queen 36:50 The Nun Controversy 39:11 A Popular Queen 44:56 Legacy of Edith Matilda Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to part 2 in our Elizabeth of York series. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth of York brings the drama on her road to becoming Queen of England. She married Henry Tudor, AKA Henry VII, after the War of the Roses, but did they actually love each other? Grab a glass of bubbly as we dive into what could easily be a plot line in Game of Thrones, which is Elizabeth of York’s life. You might want to get comfy in preparation for this one because a lot of Elizabeth’s family gets #NedStarked. Rife with political in-fighting, betrayal, murder, and long periods of refuge in ‘sanctuary.’ This George R. R. Martin-esque tale’s silver lining is after years of being a political pawn and simply trying to survive, Elizabeth of York’s tale ends about as happily as you could ask. Elizabeth of York’s story includes: Multiple familial murders Absolute political drama (War of the Roses) Secret engagement A love-to-hate antagonist we refer to affectionately as Uncle Dick (Richard Duke of Gloucester, Richard III) It pairs best with the Rose May (Heyyy) Sangria ([00:02:30] for the recipe). Must listen Moments: [00:38:00] (Louis the 11th)... was always starting sh**, always like making alliances with somebody's enemy. You know what I mean? Yeah. And so, unsurprisingly, it turns out he had other marriage alliances going on for his son. Once Edward (IV) caught wind of it, he was just like, we don't need him. We'll find you someone better. And like cut ties. [00:42:00] Uncle Dick and the new young King have Elizabeth Woodville's brother arrested and executed. He also has Lizzie's older half-brother executed. [01:11:00] Then (King Richard III) was stabbed, and his crown rolls off and it, like, basically rolls into a bush, right By Henry Tudor (King Henry VII), who then just puts it on. Like, nope, this is how this works. It's mine now, b****. And then Henry becomes the last king of England to become king by conquest. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we will be discussing the life and legacy of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii. Born on September 2, 1838, Lili'uokalani was the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. She was the first queen to write her own music and composed the most famous Hawaiian song, Aloha Oe. After her brother, King Kalakaua, passed away in 1891, Lili'uokalani assumed the throne and sought to restore power to the Hawaiian monarchy. She was successful in introducing a new constitution, but her efforts were thwarted by the U.S. government which sought to overthrow her and annex Hawaii as a Territory. Queen Lili’uokalani was then deposed and arrested in 1895. She was pardoned in 1896 and spent the rest of her life advocating for Hawaiian independence. Queen Lili'uokalani was a powerful symbol of Hawaiian sovereignty, and her legacy still lives on in the music, culture and politics of Hawaii today. Thank you for tuning in, and we hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Queen Lili'uokalani. ----------------------------------- You can find the full show notes here: queenshistorypodcast.com/queen-liliuokalani-of-hawaii Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a crazy ride this has been, but we're finally wrapping up the life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president! Vicky goes from rags to riches to rags to riches to rags and then to riches again in her life and the story is a rollercoaster of emotion! Enjoy! Check out all three episodes here. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back and diving into part 2 of our 3 parter for the life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president in the United States. But, we're not even going to get to that part of her life because we have SO much to talk about!  Check out the first episode in the series here And find all three here Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Woodhull would eventually go on to be the first woman to run for president in the United States, but how did she get started? Would you believe if we told you that by the time she ran for president she was already a retired child psychic? Yup, the Spiritual movement of the late 19th century played a huge part in the young presidential hopeful. But, it wasn't all great Vicky. But it was always interesting. Today we discuss the early years of this trailblazer and sip on a nice rum cocktail called the President.  Head here to see all three episodes! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may think you're boujie, but you don't know boujie until you know Georgiana. In this continuation of her story we learn about the love, loss and addictions of one of the most famous women of her time. It's like... a lot of drama. Full show notes here:  https://queenshistorypodcast.com/georgiana-cavendish-the-duchess-of-devonshire-part-2 Oh! And speaking of the Duchess... we did a review on the movie they made about her life over on the Patreon! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may think you're boujie, but you don't know boujie until you know Georgiana. After marrying the most eligible bachelor in the country, the Lady G becomes the Duchess G. But it's not all fashion and parties (though there is a lot of that).  We pair Georgiana with an equally sweet and boozy cocktail called the Darling Duchess.  Find the full show notes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/georgiana-cavendish-the-duchess-of-devonshire-part-1 Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are wrapping up our Quarantine Queens series (because apparently this is just our lives now) and we thought we'd honor this series by ending it with a long time listener request. Juana of Castile aka Joanna of Castile (aka Juana la loca) (though we do NOT call her that). Join us for part 2! Full show notes on our website https://queenshistorypodcast.com/juana-of-castile-part-2/  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’d think by having parents known as the power couple of Europe, dubbed the “Catholic Monarchs” by the Pope himself, that life would be a bit easier for our girl, Juana of Castile. Despite a surprisingly decent upbringing and a powerful mom who had the funds to bankroll Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America, Juana’s seemingly good fortune takes a turn not too long after her marriage to Philip the Handsome, Duke of Burgundy.  Although Juana and Philip’s attraction is on fire from day one, as soon as Juana gets knocked up he starts up with his mistresses. Our opinionated Scorpio rightfully doth protest and her tantrums give her a nickname we shall not repeat. Instead, we’ve opted for a Ricky Martin-inspired, cucumber-infused cocktail, La Vida Loca.    Make your own by mixing 1.5 ounces of Capelle Pisco, 0.5 ounces of Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, three-quarters of an ounce of cucumber shrub (or just blend some cucumber and stevia), three-quarters of an ounce of lime juice and then a quarter of an ounce of simple syrup. To Juana!    In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Juana is like the Pippa of the British royal family Swapping daughters in place of dowries - What could go wrong?   From crazy in love to legit emotional rollercoaster with no money  Must-listen moments:  [00:24:24] It was huge, huge, huge, huge. And Juana’s like, okay, so one, I get to break away from my overbearing mother that I might not necessarily have the best relationship with. Bonus, two, I get to marry this f***ing hottie and kind of have my own life.  [00:51:05] When it was the first kid and it just happened to be a daughter, the fathers usually were good sports about it. Philip was not, he didn't even pretend. He literally tells her you can pay for the upbringing of the daughters, I’ll pay when it’s a boy.  [01:03:30] They don’t understand postpartum depression. They don't understand, um, hormone imbalance and stuff like that. But, um, so you just have to think about like, Yeah, of course. She is experiencing a lot of high highs and lows emotionally. Half of her family has just died. Find out more about Juana of Castile in Part 2  Queens podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brace yourselves for this juicy episode of Queen's Podcast where Nathan and Katy spill the tea on the heck of a ride that was Christina of Sweden's life - part two! This queen's life was no snoozefest - think lavish parties with wine flowing from fountains, a theater for the ladies in Rome, and a whole lot of rule-breaking. So buckle up, queens, as we dive into her reign, her dramatic exit from royalty, her Roman escapades, and her legacy as the original hipster queen who loved stirring the pot. Let's get into it! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Christina of Sweden 02:41 The Lavish Coronation Ceremony 05:34 Christina's Vision for Sweden 10:01 Christina's Relationship with Rene Descartes 25:24 The Dramatic Abdication Ceremony 29:14 Life After Abdication 32:48 Conversion to Catholicism 33:17 Invitation from the Pope 36:18 Christina's Relationship with Cardinal Azzolino 40:04 Conflict with the French 43:39 The Execution of Monadeschi 48:08 Return to Sweden 51:11 Final Years in Rome Some fun sources: The Royal Palaces: History's Grandest Coronation Headstuff: Queen Christina of Sweden, Lesbian Troublemaker Jewish Telegraphic Agency https://www.romeing.it/women-saint-peters-basilica-vatican/ Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This story has everything! Love, war and witchcraft! Join us as we wrap up the life of Joan of Navarre, Queen of England.  Cheers! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue our journey into women who lived in quarantine for a spell, we discuss the first part of the life of Joan of Navarre. We pair her with a vodka drink (that we have to assume is delicious but we could not get the ingredients because coronavirus).  Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To continue our journey into the lives of lesser known queens who suffered some sort of isolation, we bring you Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia. Sophie was daughter and sister to the tsars of Russia. She was the first woman to act as regent in 200 years, but not everything went according to plan.  We pair this episode with a drink called the Black Russian and it is just as strong as Sophia herself! Cheers!  Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think your isolation is rough, but Ingeborg of Denmark has you beat. Join us as we learn all about the most hard headed woman you've probably never heard of.  Note from 2022: this was our very first attempt at remote recording in March 2020, so please be nice to us about the sound quality. We've come a long way. Also, LOL. Remember when we thought COVID was just going to last 2 weeks? Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're picking up where we left off and Hortense is on the run from her controlling husband. And this is where her life of infamy really takes off. Love affairs, ROYAL love affairs, drunken sword fights and more. Hortense may be most famous for being one of the many wives of Charles II of England, but there is so, so much more to her awesome story. A couple of really great articles on Miss Mancini and fam: F Yeah History Party like 1660 Get more Queens at our website https://queenshistorypodcast.com/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hortense Mancini's life was a wild ride. Born into an incredibly affluent family, she was well connected from the day she was born. This Italian beauty was raised at the French court, along with her beautiful sisters. You could even compare them to another group of beautiful, scandalous sisters from today. Oh, yeah. The Mancini sisters are 100% the original Kardashians. As a young woman, Hortense (the IT girl of Paris) was married to an absolute dud of a man and this beautiful socialite was taken away from the spotlight. But don't worry. You can't keep Hortense hidden away from the better things in life for too long. Make sure you check out part 2 after this episode! A couple of really great articles on Miss Mancini and fam: F Yeah History Party like 1660 Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guys, it's our 50th episode! And we have a lot to cover as we sit down to discuss Nefertiti, the ancient queen of Egypt. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we wrap up Isabeau of Bavaria! We're still rockin' dry January so no cocktail recipe today, but don't worry. Lots of drama! (How is her life not an HBO show?) This is the third part in a 3 part series. You can check out Part 1 Part 2 Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of the year/decade! Join us as we continue to discuss the life of Isabeau of Bavaria the "evil" queen of France. Check out part 1 here Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isabeau of Bavaria has gone down in history as a villain, but at the beginning, she was just the sweet daughter of a duke. Join us as we learn about the early years of this misunderstood medieval queen. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, beautiful queens! It's time to celebrate Pride Month with the wild tales of Christina of Sweden, a real royal rebel. We're talking birthrights, family drama, and a little bit of rule-breaking in this first of two episodes. Christina became Queen of Sweden at a very young age after the popular rule of her father, Gustav. But as she navigates the world during her regency she has to figure out who she can trust and learns that she likes breaking a rule or two. Timestamps: 00:47 Meet Christina of Sweden 01:07 The Swedish 60 Cocktail Recipe 02:26 Christina's Early Life and Family Background 04:03 Gustav's War Efforts and Maria Eleonora's Struggles 10:27 Christina's Birth and Early Challenges 19:58 Christina's Education and Upbringing 25:24 Christina's Unconventional Regency 26:26 A Mother's Grief and a Daughter's Isolation 34:40 Christina's Tomboy Rebellion 37:28 Ending the 30 Years War 43:43 A Controversial Relationship 47:18 Christina's Coronation and Future A fun source we used: https://headstuff.org/culture/history/queen-christina-of-sweden-lesbian-troublemaker/ Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorced, beheaded, died. Queen Jane Seymour has entered the Tudor chat. Today we cover the third (and favorite?) wife of Henry VIII of England. Plain Jane is often overlooked and assumed to be a less interesting woman that Henry's other queens. (I mean, really tho. Who looks all that interesting when compared to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn?) Was she as boring as everyone thinks or just like, really smart? How do you think she felt when her predecessor lost her head? Did she really feel as loved as Henry claimed he loved her after she was gone? Today's cocktail is a new twist on the Old Fashion (because maybe Jane was a little old fashioned)! Enjoy! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Laveau was the famous New Orleans Voodoo queen, but she's probably not anything like you think! The first person in her family to be born free, she lived in the highly integrated (but still pretty racist) New Orleans society. As a young mother, Marie started doing hair to make a living and, just like in American Horror Story Coven (the only thing that show got right about our girl), she earned a reputation from there as a mystic. But it's also possible that she was just good at listening as the rich, white women gossiped. Join us as we drink a rum based cocktail (called... you guessed it! The voodoo queen) and get to know this mystical sometimes mythical woman! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen of France. Queen of England. Prisoner. Regent. Queen mother twice. What didn't this woman do? Want more Queens and/or ad free episodes? Head to our Patreon. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we journey deeper into the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. In this episode, we drink Bordeaux and discuss the next chapter in the life of the fascinating Eleanor!  Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one tough chick who did what she wants. Tune in for our first episode in our Eleanor of Aquitaine series. Heads up: don't make this cocktail if you have like anything else to do later that day.  Want more Queens and/or ad-free episodes? Head to our Patreon. Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call her empress, call her queen or call her Sisi. Today we sip a simple vodka cocktail and discuss a not so simple woman! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Katy and Nathan as we drink a vodka & strawberry drink and dive into the sad life of Elisabeth of Austria.  ------------------------------------------------------------ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things get emotional as we drink vodka and wrap up the life of the formidable Agrippina the younger  Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we continue the saga of Agrippina the Younger. She may have a bad reputation, but this ancient maverick is taking care of business! We sip on fruity mimosas and dive into ancient Rome! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to continue our Agrippina series. Now onto Agrippina Jr aka Agrippina the younger! We sip a vodka sprtizer and dive right in! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legend of Freddie Mercury: Queens Podcast Chronicles Welcome back to the next episode of our June Pride Month party. Today, we're taking you back to 2018, when we discussed the one and only Freddie Mercury, darling. This episode's all about Freddie's start in the world, his school days, and that little band you may have heard of, Queen. We chat about his larger-than-life persona on stage, the people he loved, his journey with his identity and his fight against AIDS. We'll take you on Queen's trip to stardom, performances that shook the globe like Live Aid, and how they changed pop culture forever. We end with a shout-out to Freddie's never-ending echo in the music universe. Timestamps: 00:32 Freddie Mercury: Early Life and Background 03:40 Freddie's Musical Beginnings 10:29 Formation of Queen 26:22 Rise to Fame: Bohemian Rhapsody and Beyond 35:50 Freddie Mercury's Party Persona 36:20 Queen's Musical Journey: 1975-1978 40:26 Freddie's Transformation in the 80s 42:47 Queen's Struggles and Freddie's Party Life 52:45 Live Aid: The Comeback of Queen 57:00 Freddie's Final Years and Legacy Some things you should check out: I want to break free video Live Aid performance Bohemian Rhapsody video Patreon supporters can also check out our AIDS epidemic episode from 2018 Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we finish up the life of Agrippina the Elder! Mother of Agrippina the younger & Caligula. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agrippina the Elder was a force not to be messed with. Join us as we have a red wine spritzer (which is delicious) and chat about the ancient world!  Check out part 2 here Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy and Nathan sit down and has out the life of Roxelana, aka Hurrem Sultan, and drink a delightful beverage called the Middle Eastern Lemonade. Because if Roxy could do anything she could take lemons & make lemonade! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------- Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices