In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half. Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage 01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request 05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics 12:33 Olga's Role in World War I 13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment 16:59 Revolution and House Arrest 23:04 Life in Denmark 30:54 World War II and Canada 32:17 Final Years and Legacy See samples of her art work here Lots of great pics of Olga before and after the revolution Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it. Time stamps: And if you haven't listened to our Dagmar of Denmark series, find all three episodes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/maria-feodorovna-of-russia-aka-dagmar-of-denmark/ 00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Announcement 00:57 Introducing Olga Alexandrovna 07:09 Family Dynamics and Parental Relationships 16:33 Olga's Public Debut and Struggles 20:51 Royal Matchmaking and Cousin Marriages 26:57 A Lavish Wedding and a Lonely Night 29:43 Struggles of a Royal Marriage 31:58 Olga's Acts of Kindness 35:12 A New Romantic Interest Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

Can you believe we've finally made it to the final wife of Henry VIII? It's finally time for Catherine Parr's story! In this episode, we get to know Catherine and learn about her upbringing and her role model mother, Maude. Fun fact: Catherine Parr was named after Catherine of Aragon. So Henry VIII's last wife is named after his first wife. Neat-o. Also in this episode, we learn about Catherine's life as a country lady and how she dealt with the infamous Pilgrimage of Grace. Then, of course, we end with Henry VIII entering the chat. Enjoy! For more from us in this time period, check out our Spotify playlist, Tudor Women. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 04:07 Catherine Parr's Early Life 13:05 Catherine Parr's First Marriage 21:26 Life as a Widow and Second Marriage 25:50 Meet Husband Number Two: Lord Latimer 29:15 The Pilgrimage of Grace 39:27 Moving to London 44:34 Henry VIII's Search for a New Wife 49:19 Catherine Parr: The Reluctant Queen Some sources: https://tudorqueen6.com/2023/03/22/the-queens-mother-lady-maud-parr/ https://www.amazon.com/Catherine-Parr-Widow-Mother-Survivor/dp/1445603837 https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/s3-49-katherine-parr/id389246402?i=1000604627907 Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

Everything Josephine Baker did was iconic. Whether it was entertaining the entire world with her captivating stage performances or sneaking intelligence across enemy lines to defeat the Nazis, she was doing it in style. In this episode we'll be exploring her early years, from her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri up to her rise to fame as a world-renowned entertainer. So, put on your dancing shoes, pour a drink and join us as we explore the iconic life of Josephine Baker. Jump to about 3:55 if you want to get straight into her biography. Some cool sources: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/15/josephine-baker-was-the-star-france-wanted-and-the-spy-it-needed-damien-lewis-agent-josephine http://thehistorychicks.com/shownotes-episode-34-josephine-bakerpart-one/ https://npg.si.edu/exh/noir/broch3.htm http://operetta-research-center.org/fritz-alfred-rotter-life-theatre-glamour-death-exile/ 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

After our visit into the life of Margaret Beaufort, Katy and Nathan found themselves down memory lane and once again discussing the Princes is in the Tower. This could case murder mystery has captivated tons of us for centuries. So, we thought we'd share a good one from the Patreon vault of 2020 with you guys where we play a game called Chillin' or Killin' to try and decipher who killed these kids! First we set up the concept, but we start discussing the suspects at around 31:35 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

We're back with part 2 in our Margaret Beaufort series. If you missed part one, you can catch it here. So, it's the 15th century and the Plantagenants are all slowly doing away with themselves. It was time for the fighting to end Margaret had a huge role to play in finally ending the Wars of the Roses and this story takes so many exciting twists and turns. Murder, deceit, mystery, war... this story has everything. So grab a drink and settle in! If you, like us, love the Wars of the Roses, you might like some of our classic episodes: Elizabeth Woodville Katherine Swynford Jacquetta of Luxembourg Some fun sources: https://www.thoughtco.com/margaret-beaufort-facts-timeline-3530615 https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/margaret-beaufort-life-story/the-reign-of-richard-iii https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/jasper-tudor-life-story/exile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_AtBdK3sq8 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

Margaret Beaufort the countess of Richmond and mother to the first Tudor king came into this world set up for success. However, family secrets, child marriage and civil war made her life anything but easy. In this episode we see Margaret married three times by the ripe old age of 16. Story starts at about 4:44 If you like this episode, you may like some of our other Wars of the Roses women like... Elizabeth Woodville Katherine Swynford Jacquetta of Luxembourg We've also got a Spotify playlist Maggie features on titled Tudor Women Some sources: https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2017/05/31/did-john-beaufort-1st-duke-of-somerset-commit-suicide/ https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/margaret-beaufort-life-story/marriage-childbirth https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/margaret-beaufort-life-story/remarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a lover of long fiction novels? Well, did you know that you have Lady Murasaki to thank for starting the trend? Often known as Murasaki Shikibu, the lady of the chronicles was born in a time and place in Medieval Japan when the lady's court was so secluded. If it wasn't for her novel (Tale of Genji) and collections of poetry, we might have never known the intricate ins and outs of the Japanese court! We pair this girl with a sake-flavored mimosa and a whole lot of laughs. The story really starts at 4:30 Some sources https://libraryguides.bennington.edu/courtly/shikibu https://www.nippon.com/en/views/b09002/ https://www.nancyduong.com/portfolio/junihitoe/ 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 3 of our Empress Matilda saga. And this episode is where the action happens. Get ready for lots of Game of Thrones references, given that Empress Matilda and the Anarchy (the 18-year civil war that goes down in this episode) are the inspiration for George RR Martin's "Fire and Blood" aka, House of the Dragon. And if you just found us, you may want to check out part 1 and part 2 before jumping in! Here are some fun sources for this episode: https://www.thoughtco.com/empress-matilda-biography-3528825 https://www.medievalists.net/2013/04/empress-matilda-lady-of-the-english/ https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/empress-matilda/empress-matildas-coronation-as-queen-of-the-romans/ https://www.historytoday.com/archive/wedding-princess-matilda 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 for episode 2 of Empress Matilda's story. (You can find episode 1 here). In this one we see even more parallels to where George RR Martin likely got his inspiration for House of the Dragon and the story leading up to the Dance of the Dragon (spoiler alert). When we last left Matilda she was a newly grieving widow. So, what's a young widow to do besides moving back in with the parents and hope to be named heir of an empire? Here are some fun sources for this episode: https://www.thoughtco.com/empress-matilda-biography-3528825 https://www.medievalists.net/2013/04/empress-matilda-lady-of-the-english/ https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/empress-matilda/empress-matildas-coronation-as-queen-of-the-romans/ https://www.historytoday.com/archive/wedding-princess-matilda 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 are back for season 6 and boy do we have a story for you. Empress Matilda was supposed to be the first Queen Regnant of England, but things took... a different turn. In fact, the time of her would-be reign (known as The Anarchy) is actually the inspiration for HBO's newest Game of Thrones spin off, House of the Dragon. So, without our girl Matilda, you wouldn't have our girl Rhaenyra. But before we can get to the epic historical drama, we're going to learn about the early years of Empress Matilda and set the stage for the madness to come. Story starts at 4:34 Here are some fun sources for this episode: https://www.thoughtco.com/empress-matilda-biography-3528825 https://www.medievalists.net/2013/04/empress-matilda-lady-of-the-english/ https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/empress-matilda/empress-matildas-coronation-as-queen-of-the-romans/ https://www.historytoday.com/archive/wedding-princess-matilda 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

Warning: this episode is a bit of a hot mess and we love it. 🙃 Have you heard of Uriel, Queen of the archangels and founder of the Unarius Academy of Science? No? Well, we hope you're ready because she is just the sassiest little cult leader that you didn't know you needed in your life. As we continue our summer break, we wanted to share some of our classic Patreon episodes with you and after a lot of bummer stuff in the news / world / everywhere lately, we felt we could all use some levity and Queen Uriel, princess of the sky, reincarnated Socrates who learned secretarial skills in her sleep is just what the space doctor ordered. We also get some nuggets of wisdom from Nathan like "Don't put an expiration on your cult", which tbh is a very good motto to live by. 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

Hey, y'all! We are on summer break, so we asked our friend Zach from Drinks with Great Minds in History to hook us up with a great episode for your listening pleasure. Zach, much like the Queens, pairs cocktails with a great mind in history. Today, he's pairing an Italian cocktail with one of y'alls favorites: Catherine de Medici. This story is full of "mysteries, lies and so much more". Enjoy y'all! You can find DGMH on Twitter & Patreon Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! 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

The Influential Women Behind Charles VII: Yolanda of Aragon, Joan of Arc, and Beyond In this Patreon episode from 2021, we are discussing the impactful women that did so much for king Charles VII of France. He really was just kind of a "meh" king, but he had some amazing women in his life. Namely Yolande of Aragon, Joan of Arc and of course Agnes Sorel to name a few. And then we end the episode with a ghost story because the women in Charles' life don't stop being influential beyond the grave! We hope you enjoy this supplemental episode and if you want more like this, check out our patreon (linked below). 00:00 Introduction and Episode Context 01:47 Charles VII's Early Life and Yolanda of Aragon 04:18 Yolanda's Role in Charles VII's Rise 13:40 Joan of Arc's Impact 17:19 Charles VII's Reign and Marie of Anjou 22:54 Marie's Pilgrimage to Spain 24:07 Magdalena of Valois: A Powerful Regent 28:01 Charlotte of France: The Haunting Ghost 36:38 Conclusion: The Women in Charles VII's Life Some links to check out: Queens Podcast Agnes Sorel episode Our Women of the Hundred Years War blog post Spiteful spirits blog post More on Charlotte's ghost Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

As we continue with our summer break, we wanted to share this fascinating story with you guys that we recorded last year for 4th of July on Patreon. Sojourner Truth lived a life full of ups and downs and overcame obstacles we couldn't imagine. HOWEVER, the first half of this story includes lots of possibly triggering material. So, if you want to skip the first half jump to 24:45 that's where the second half of her story begins. Cheers y'all! --------- 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

In this Patreon episode from Autumn 2021, Katy takes on Thomas Howard. This F-ing guy! Ugh, he's the worst. Thomas Howard was born into a noble English family during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. The young Howard was lucky to come out on the other end of the wars with his life. From there he built and built his career up to the highest point he could hope for. Too bad on the way to such heights he abused and imprisoned a wife, put three nieces in the bed of the king which ended in two of them losing their lives (aka: Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard), threw a son and daughter under the bus and was just a massive snob in every way, shape and form. In other words. This guy is the worst. Want more episodes on ladies from this time? Check out our Tudor Women playlist. Some sources: https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/history/life-uncle-two-tudor-queens-thomas-howard-3rd-duke-norfolk/ https://www.rachaeldickzen.com/blog/2020/8/31/my-favorite-thomases-a-review-of-and-often-arbitrary-ranking-of-tudor-thomases 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

Hey, y'all! We are on summer break, so we asked our dear friends at Ancient History Fangirl to hook us up with a great episode for your listening pleasure. And they did not disappoint. Ancient Rome was full of rich, ambitious social climbers in a cutthroat political environment—people who had enemies to get rid of, and deep pockets to pay for the service. Poison assassins were in high demand—and one of the most notorious was a woman named Locusta the Poisoner. Learn her story--and get a crash course on poison and poisonings in the ancient world. 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

Hey, y'all! Yes, we are on our summer break, but wanted to keep some content coming your way. So, here's an episode from our private Patreon feed from 2018 about three LGBTQ+ pioneers or... Pioneresses! First up we're talking Christine Jorgensen, a trans trailblazer. Then, we'll jump to a badass bi actress from the Hollywood golden age that just did not give a single f*ck, Marlene Dietrich. And lastly, we can't really have a pride episode that doesn't dive into the life of the one and only Marsha P Johnson. You can hear more from our Patreon feed here https://www.patreon.com/QueensPodcast 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 last left Christina as she was finally coming into her role as queen of Sweden. Join us as we get into the wild ride that is the rest of her life. And y'all. There is never a dull moment in this life. Here are some sources we used to research this episode: https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english/articles-movies-360/ulriksdal-palace/2018-04-13-historys-grandest-coronation-procession.html https://headstuff.org/culture/history/queen-christina-of-sweden-lesbian-troublemaker/ https://www.jta.org/2020/03/06/global/europes-modern-anti-semitic-carnivals-are-carrying-on-a-centuries-old-tradition https://www.romeing.it/women-saint-peters-basilica-vatican/ Want more Queens and/or ad-free episodes? Head to our Patreon. Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina of Sweden, aka the Girl King, is one of the most famous monarchs of Sweden. Her memory lives in both fame and infamy. She was... complicated. Is it a boy or a girl? Initially, Christina was mistaken for a male at birth, causing her Mom (Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg) to take some really drastic steps to communicate her frustration with her. But it wasn't all trauma. Dad (King Gustavus II Adolphus), on the other hand, loved and adored her and eventually had her educated and trained as a male heir would be, setting Christina up for success as the Queen of Sweden. Christina of Sweden was a progressive woman of the people who fought for equality among her subjects, as best one could in the 1600s. She ended the 30-Year War with Poland that killed her father while having a romantic relationship with her female Bedfellow, a relationship still debated to this day.  Pairs best with the Christina of Sweden Cocktail (we invented this one ourselves, and we love it! [00:02:00] for the recipe). Queen Christina’s story includes: Jekyll and Hyde parental figures Romantic female relationship Impressively tactile politics Must listen Moments: [00:23:00] He finally was like, look, you have a daughter. Apparently, what he said is, she's tricked us all. She's gonna be really clever. I love this about him. I love that. That is so cool. That is so refreshing that he was just like, this, this is my daughter. [00:24:00] Yeah. Her mother, again, like her mother just resents her and it's just this bad look, so her mother may have. Tried to kill her once or twice.  [00:55:30] I think they were definitely lovers. That's a Queen's podcast official statement - that we think they were lovers. A lot of people have speculation one way or the other, letters between the two survive, that feel like love letters. A fun source we used: https://headstuff.org/culture/history/queen-christina-of-sweden-lesbian-troublemaker/ Want more Christina of Sweden? Listen to part 2. 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

Messy Messalina has not gone down in history with the tidiest reputation. In fact, we may even say her reputation is kind of messy. Empress Messalina was the wife of Roman Emperor Claudius, who ruled from AD 41 to 54. She is infamous for her promiscuity and extravagance. But, was she really all that extra? Or did she just do what every single Roman man was doing? Messalina was born in AD 17 to a wealthy family and became a powerful influence on the Roman court during her brief reign. She was known for her love of luxury and excess, and was said to have engaged in extravagant parties and sexual liaisons with multiple partners. Messalina aka Messy is the Roman empress with the nastiest reputation. But does she deserve it? TL;DR: we actually don't know, but probably not. But we can't wait to hear what you think. If you enjoyed this episode and want more trashy ancient Roman marriages, check out our Agrippina the Younger series. Here's part 1. Some sources we used for this episode: Digital commons https://ancientromanhistory31-14.com/home/claudius/claudius-and-his-women/messalina/ https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/JuvenalSatires6.php#anchor_Toc282858857 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

Madame de Montespan is most famous for being the longtime mistress of Louis XIV of France. Last episode we discussed how the queen of Versailles got there, but what happened once she was on top? Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Some sources we used: https://partylike1660.com/francoise-athenais-de-rochechouart-de-mortemart-marquise-de-montespan/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgdmDURB--0&t=185s https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/scandal-conspiracy-and-the-affair-of-the-poisons-inside-the-court-of-louis-xiv/ https://thisisversaillesmadame.blogspot.com/2015/12/madame-de-montespan-real-queen-of-france.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born into bougie-ness via one of the oldest noble families in France, Francois-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart (say that three times fast) felt right at home at court. Known for having a great sense of humor and voluptuous curves to boot, it’s no surprise she caught the eye of one of the biggest f-boys in history.   But Franny didn’t always have her eyes set on Louis XIV and was actually married with a kid before she stole the role of his official mistress. Learn what led her to Louis’ bed, besides the not-so-secret entrance from the apartment he gave her, and mix up a French Martini to help set the scene. Combine an ounce and a half of raspberry vodka, half an ounce of Shaul, two ounces of cranberry juice, and then half an ounce of blackberry liqueur. A votre sante!   In this episode, you’ll also hear: Life of the party from a next-level bougie family   Ousting the Sun King’s official mistress  A very fancy hunting lodge called Versailles  Must-listen moments:  [00:06:21] Her dad was a Duke and her mom was a lady in waiting to the current Queen Anne of Austria, so our girl knew life at court from a pretty young age. [00:32:28] His brother-in-law Charles the Second of England…they both had a shitload of mistresses and Louis the 14th was called the Sun King during his reign, so he was fairly popular. And the same with Charles II, he brought Christmas back to England, so he was popular.  [00:54:06] It was over the top of the palace…this was a huge passion project for Louis and subsequently a passion project for Madame de Montespan. They both wanted to expand Versailles and she actually even designed one of the fountains up there.  Find out more about Madame de Montespan in Part 2! Some sources we used: https://partylike1660.com/francoise-athenais-de-rochechouart-de-mortemart-marquise-de-montespan/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgdmDURB--0&t=185s 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

Welcome to another exciting episode of Queens Podcast, where we dive into the life of Amina of Zaria, a legendary figure in African history. Join hosts Katy and Nathan as they sip on a delicious Nigerian Chapman cocktail and recount the incredible story of a woman who defied the norms of her time. Don’t miss this episode filled with historical intrigue, empowerment, and a little bit of fun. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for an inspiring story, Amina of Zaria’s tale is sure to captivate you! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Nigerian Chapman Cocktail 01:44 Queen Amina's Historical Context 03:04 Amina's Early Life and Family 09:47 Amina's Rise to Power 16:35 Military Campaigns and Leadership 18:29 Amina Becomes Queen 24:26 Amina's Military Ambitions 26:25 Innovations in Warfare 30:25 Building Amina's Walls 34:28 Amina's Love Life and Legends 38:42 Amina's Legacy and Final Years Some sources we used to research this queen: African Feminist Forum Home team history, YouTube Amaliah.com Encyclopedia 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

Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy. Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII of France. We'll get into the scandal of her life along with a conspiracy theory or two. This is also a great time to revisit our episodes on Isabeau of Bavaria or Yolande of Aragon too! The episode explores whether there was a conspiracy to install Agnes as a political tool and covers her humanitarian efforts, fashion impact, and her untimely death under suspicious circumstances. Times Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:49 Revisiting Agnes Sorell 02:34 The Cursed Episode 04:37 Agnes Sorell's Scandalous Reputation 06:06 Agnes Sorell's Early Life 06:33 The Hundred Years' War Context 10:49 Agnes Sorell's Rise to the French Court 22:47 Conspiracy Theories and Political Intrigue 31:01 Charles VII's Obsession with Agnes 41:13 Agnes Sorell's Influence and Legacy 01:00:19 The Dramatic Demise of Agnes Sorell 01:07:44 The Aftermath and Historical Impact Some sources: Vice Agnès Sorel — Fashion and Influence in the French Court Crime Reads: The Poisoning of Agnes Sorel Harlots of History Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

Jadwiga of Poland is actually our first king to cover. Yup! It's a female king. And a child king at that. So, lots of familiar territory to cover such as #babiesdontneedjobs #babiesdontneedhusbands (tell your mom). However, we're also covering a lot of new ground in this latest episode. Jadwiga learned how to play her role as er... king. And she did it well! And to top it all off, she's a saint (her feast day is February 28th... just around the corner!). Enjoy! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Some cool sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O4lHhfIbK8 https://www.theroyalforums.com/40625-day-in-history-jadwiga-is-crowned-king-of-poland/ 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

Betty Marion White, born January 17th, 1922, was a spot-on Capricorn, talented producer, writer, actor, mentor, and activist, with a “live with it” attitude fit for nothing short of royalty. Although born during the Great Depression, she pursued the career of her dreams, working well into her late 80’s without skipping a beat. Betty lived to be 99 years old, peacefully passing away on December 31, 2021, just 18 days shy of her 100th birthday.       In Betty’s honor, we’re enjoying a dirty martini with two and a half ounces of vodka, a half an ounce of dry vermouth, half an ounce of olive juice. We miss her dearly so, please raise your glass with us as we toast to the beautiful, iconic golden girl who will always be in our hearts!    In this episode, you’ll also hear: Two divorces plus Betty’s choice to focus on her career vs. kids     Betty’s stand against racism and being an LGBTQ+ ally  “Career Renaissance” misnomer and Betty’s inspiring legacy  Must-listen moments:  [00:03:08] She was the queen of TV. Some called her the Queen of Sitcoms, some called her the Queen of Game Shows, you could call her the Queen of America's Heart…everything!  [00:45:06] She definitely ended up on the right side of history there. She ended up being a huge advocate for racial injustice. And Arthur Duncan, who would go on to have a very successful career as a dancer to this day still credits Betty White for his jumping-off point of his career. [01:28:22] She is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest female career in f***ing entertainment. Eight Emmys, a Grammy, three SAGS, a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She's in the television Hall of Fame. Some great sources for this episode: Her Book Her Netflix documentary https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/arts/television/betty-white-dead.html https://www.csmonitor.com/From-the-news-wires/2010/0507/Thanks-to-grassroots-Facebook-campaign-actress-Betty-White-to-host-Saturday-Night-Live https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/releases/forest-service-makes-actress-betty-white-honorary-ranger https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/31/longtime-lgbtq-ally-betty-white-has-died-at-99/ 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

Ever heard the phrase "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"? Well, we have a sneaking suspicion that it was penned with Jeanne de Clisson in mind. Noble woman turned terrorist of the French king turned pirate for the English... her life was absolutely nuts. And we love to tell her story. Today we've paired a mulled wine with this queen because baby it's cold outside. This is going to be our last episode of 2021 and what a way to end the year. Some cool sources we used: https://historyofyesterday.com/jeanne-de-clisson-the-lioness-of-brittany-95288b20b597 https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/jeanne-de-clisson https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-criminalia-69919305/episode/lioness-of-brittany-jeanne-de-clisson-89898818/ Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! 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

Hypatia of Alexandria wears many hats. Philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician. And for a woman in the 4th and 5th century... well that's a big deal. Hypatia helped shaped the minds of an entire generation of leaders, but not everyone was a fan. Join us here as we discuss her life. Sources for this episode: https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/killing-hypatia http://www.hellenicaworld.com/Greece/Science/en/Hypatia.html https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/hypatia-14633353-2779-413d-bd06-6b9849d3a3e7 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

In this episode, we pick up where we left off. Anne is now queen of England and everything should be great, right? Well, think again. Join us as we discuss what really happened in her journey from the king's wife, to the king's sister and after. Join us today as we pair a lemon, raspberry cocktail with the early years of Anne's life. As always, find full show notes on our website http://queenshistorypodcast.com/ Our primary source for this episode was this amazing book by Heather R. Darsie.  Want more episodes on epic women from this time? Check out our Tudor Women Spotify playlist. 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

If Henry VIII was on Tinder, would Anne of Cleves swipe right? Would anyone, given his affinity for getting rid of his wives? Probably not. However, since Anne didn't call the shots, she was shipped off to wed the the recently widowed King and be crowned yet another Queen of England.  Join us as we sip on a lightly stirred “Beloved Sister,” a yummy mix of lemon vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger beer, while uncovering the sheltered life of King Henry VIII’s lesser-known wife, Anne of Cleves.  Anne had a decent relationship with her parents and sis Amalia, but her bro basically threw her to the big bad wolf just to get back at the King of France. We also hash through the training she endured in preparation for meeting her future husband, only for it to be spoiled by his weird enjoyment of tricking his wives. What a jerk. At least the drink tastes good!         In this episode, you’ll also hear: Bad bitches vs. fragile dick energy  Choosing Amalia or Anne for a marital alliance What do you mean she lost her head? King Stanky Leg’s shitty welcome  Must-listen moments:  [00:07:00] Not a lot is known about her mother, but we do know that her mother, Maria, sat in what we'd consider Congress or Parliament or something like that. She actually signed bills and was not passive.   [00:37:00] He just becomes very hyper-focused on making sure that he has all the best everything for her when she arrives, which is kind of sweet in his weird little way.  [00:52:00] Anne immediately realized her mistake, and somebody was like, oh, by the way, that is the king. And she apologized and bowed and…for weeks she was practicing how their first meeting would go and how she would painstakingly practice how she would bow and exactly what she would say and in English…and to have it just completely thrown out the window.  Find out more about Queen Anne of Cleves in Part 2: https://pod.fo/e/f82b5 Check out our Tudor Women Spotify playlist for more if you like this topic. 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 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

Hey, y'all! Today we want to introduce you to our friends at Spirits. Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore and we think you'll LOVE them like we do. In this episode, they tell us all about the Egyptian Head B in Charge, the goddess Isis. In this episode Isis does magi, brings people back from the dead, controls scorpions and MORE. Want more Spirits? Check them out at https://spiritspodcast.com/ and wherever you get your podcasts! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queens Podcast and Spirits 01:50 Meet the Hosts: Amanda and Julia 02:28 Diving into the Goddess Isis 03:23 Isis in Egyptian Art and Symbolism 08:29 Isis's Role in Egyptian Society 15:31 Isis's Influence Beyond Egypt 22:49 The Story of Isis and Osiris 24:56 The Coffin Conspiracy 25:59 The Deadly Game 27:06 Osiris's Tragic Fate 28:24 Isis's Grief and Determination 29:11 The Resurrection of Osiris 30:54 The Greek Influence 37:12 Isis and the Seven Scorpions 42:44 The True Name of Ra Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

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

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

In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are finishing up the life and times of Livia Drusilla, first (unofficial) empress of Rome. In this episodes we're going from around 17 BC to the end of her long life in 29 AD. We see Livia's reputation go from pretty good to horrible. So, y'all let us know what you think. Was she a cold blooded killer, innocent bystander or somewhere in between? Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 01:22 Fan Votes and Award Winners 02:56 Livia Drusilla's Ambitions 06:03 Tiberius's Struggles and Exile 10:57 The Heir Crisis and Livia's Influence 17:49 Augustus's Final Years and Death 22:29 Augustus's Will and Livia's New Status 25:37 Tiberius's Reluctant Reign 27:23 Germanicus's Death and Public Outcry 36:19 Livia's Final Years and Legacy Some sources Power In Place - Livia, Empress of Rome Death of Drusus Queens Podcast Agrippina the Elder part 2 The Other Half Podcast The Exploress Podcast Wikipedia All three episodes in this series can be found on our website Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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

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