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Mary Tudor has already lost her title, her mother, and any illusion that her father is going to come to his senses. And somehow… things are about to get even messier. In Part 2, Anne Boleyn is out, Mary is bullied into submission, and she's finally welcomed back into Henry VIII’s good graces. We follow her through new stepmothers, the brutal execution of Margaret Pole, and an uneasy reconciliation with the father who turned her life into a psychological horror story. Then Henry dies, her baby brother becomes King and Mary’s Catholic faith puts her right back in danger. By the end, Edward is dead. Mary is queen… right? Well. Yes and no. Timestamps: 00:00 — Tarot, moon water & catching up with Mary I07:00 — Eustace Chapuys: Mary’s Tudor court gossip source17:00 — Henry VIII forces Mary to submit29:00 — Margaret Pole’s arrest and execution37:00 — Henry VIII dies & Edward VI becomes king43:00 — Mary I vs. the Protestant Reformation47:00 — Mary’s escape plan & showdown with Edward VI52:00 — Edward VI is dying: Is Mary about to become Queen? Sources https://www.englandcast.com/2022/01/henry-viii-anne-boleyn-yellow/  https://www.tudorsociety.com/9-april-1533-no-longer-queen-sarah-bryson Mary’s relationship with her stepmothers: https://tollbit.historyextra.com/period/tudor/bloody-mary-tudor-relationship-stepmothers-henry-viii-anne-boleyn/ 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before she became Mary I of England, the queen history remembers as “Bloody Mary,” Mary Tudor was Henry VIII’s beloved only daughter. Born to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon in 1516, Mary grew up ridiculously educated, wildly privileged, and fully expecting to become a queen. Then came the King’s Great Matter. As Henry fought to end his marriage to Catherine and marry Anne Boleyn, Mary’s world collapsed. She was separated from her mother, stripped of the title Princess, declared illegitimate, removed from the succession, and sent to serve in the household of her new baby sister, Elizabeth. And when Henry demanded Mary accept his new marriage and authority over the Church of England? Absolutely not. In Part 1, we follow Mary from spoiled Tudor princess to the family crisis that would shape England’s future queen. Timestamps: 00:06:00 — Meet Mary Tudor: Henry VIII’s beloved little princess00:16:00 — Royal engagements, first cousins & Mary’s queen-in-training era00:30:00 — The King’s Great Matter & Anne Boleyn enters the chat00:46:00 — Princess Mary becomes Lady Mary00:54:00 — The Act of Supremacy & Mary refuses to submit Resources: - The Myth of Bloody Mary by Linda Porter - HIstorical Royal palaces: Mary I - Princess Mary, Henry VIII and Tudor history’s greatest battle of wills 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleanor of Aquitaine was Queen of France, Queen of England, Duchess of Aquitaine, mother to Richard the Lionheart and King John, and one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages. While we get our Season 10 premiere ready, we’re sharing Katy’s visit to Right Answers Mostly, where she joined hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald to tell the story of Eleanor’s marriages to Louis VII and Henry II, her time on the Second Crusade, the rebellion that landed her in captivity for 15 years, and her return to power later in life. Want the deeper dive? Listen to our full three-part Eleanor of Aquitaine series: Eleanor of Aquitaine Follow our friends: Right Answers Mostly (where this episode originally aired) --- 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before there was Dubya, there was Ann Richards the sharp-tongued, silver-haired Democrat who went from schoolteacher to Governor of Texas. Ann Richards battled alcoholism, got sober, transformed the Texas Treasury, and became a national political star after her unforgettable speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. But first, she had to survive one of the wildest gubernatorial races in Texas history, featuring an opponent who seemingly could not stop saying the worst possible thing at the worst possible time. Nathan tells Katy the story of the woman behind the famous one-liners, her rise through Texas politics, and the legacy she left behind. You can watch her DNC speech here: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pvrvRT23is - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CzzkUHyDLI Timestamps: 00:00 Patreon Preview Intro 01:06 Who Was Ann Richards? 07:09 Ann Richards Enters Texas Politics 11:47 Alcoholism, Rehab & Political Comeback 14:10 Texas State Treasurer & “Magic Money” 17:44 Ann Richards’ 1988 DNC Speech 23:38 The 1990 Texas Governor’s Race 26:53 Ann Richards vs. Clayton Williams 31:03 Ann Richards Becomes Governor of Texas 34:18 Education Reform & the Texas “Robin Hood” Plan 38:46 Life After the Governor’s Mansion 41:21 Ann Richards’ Death & Legacy ----- 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're peeking behind the Patreon wall with one of my favorite Katy's Corner episodes! When Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, was accused of witchcraft in 1441, was she actually casting spells... or simply too close to the English throne at the wrong moment? We follow Eleanor's rise from noblewoman to one of the most powerful women in England, her romance with Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, and the political intrigue that turned astrological predictions into charges of treason and sorcery. If you like this episode, you may also like our Margaret of Anjou series. Find episode one here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hcxHSkmoUU4NP1m8lCLfs ----- 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was hanged. Declared dead. Buried... almost. This week we're sharing one of our favorite stories from the Queens Podcast Patreon vault: the unbelievable tale of Margaret "Half-Hanged Maggie" Dickson, one of the most famous women in Scottish history. Join us as we travel to Edinburgh's Grassmarket, explore the history behind public executions, body snatchers, and the city's infamous medical schools, and unravel the true story of the woman who survived her own hanging. If you enjoy this episode, you'll find hundreds more bonus episodes covering forgotten women, haunted history, scandals, cults, and more over on Patreon. Cheers, and enjoy! time stamps: 00:00 A Story From Scotland 06:04 Meet Half-Hanged Maggie 14:12 A Crime Punishable by Death 26:05 She Wakes Up 31:28 The Legend of Half-Hanged Maggie ----- 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're joined by our friend Bash from Historical Homos to tell one of the most unbelievable stories we've ever covered. Meet the Chevalier d'Éon: an 18th-century French noble who somehow managed to be a spy, soldier, diplomat, bestselling author, blackmailer of the King of France, celebrity fencer, and one of the earliest people in history to have their gender officially recognized by the state. Seriously. This story has everything. From secret missions in Russia to political scandals in London, royal intrigue at Versailles, and a transition that left all of Europe gossiping, d'Éon's life feels less like history and more like something a Netflix writer would get rejected for making too unrealistic. Join us and Bash as we dive into one of history's strangest, funniest, and most fascinating lives. --- 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Katy and Nathan take a break from queens and head into the world of UFO cults. In 1950s Chicago, housewife Dorothy Martin began receiving messages through automatic writing from beings she believed lived on the planet Clarion. With the help of a small group called the Seekers, she spread a startling prediction: a catastrophic flood would soon destroy Earth, and flying saucers would arrive to save the faithful. The prophecy never came true, but what happened next fascinated psychologist Leon Festinger. His study of the Seekers would eventually lead to one of the most influential concepts in modern psychology: cognitive dissonance. Join us for a story featuring alien Jesus, failed doomsday predictions, flying saucers, and the surprisingly important cult that helped explain why people cling to beliefs even when faced with evidence that they're wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Season 9 finale of Queens, we're back in Russia with Alexandra Feodorovna, the last Tsarina of the Russian Empire. When we last left Alexandra, she had married Tsar Nicholas II and stepped into one of the most powerful—and unforgiving—courts in Europe. Now, the pressure to produce an heir, her son Alexei's devastating hemophilia diagnosis, and the arrival of Grigori Rasputin will change the course of Russian history forever. As Russia faces war, political unrest, and revolution, Alexandra becomes one of the most controversial women of her era. But was she truly the villain history remembers, or a devoted wife and mother caught in an impossible situation? Join us as we explore Rasputin, the Romanovs, the Russian Revolution, and the tragic final chapter of the last Empress of Russia. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro & Patreon shout outs! 03:37 All Daughters No Heir 05:32 Stress and Phantom Pregnancy 08:52 Faith Healer Philippe de Lyon 09:53 IT'S A BOY! Then... uh oh 13:59 Rasputin Enters 21:05 Russo Japanese War 23:43 Bloody Sunday 29:25 War Sparks Suspicion 31:15 Alexandra as Regent 36:02 Rasputin's Murdered... probably not as dramatic as you've heard 38:55 Russia Collapses Into Revolution 41:14 Pulling up to the Abdication Station 44:13 House Arrest 49:53 Execution Night 52:59 Legacy and Remains Found 55:06 Final Toast and Farewell 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with a completely reworked and expanded 2026 version of one of our most requested redo episodes: Alexandra Feodorovna, the last empress of Russia. Originally covered way back in 2018, we realized there was so much more to unpack about the woman who would become the tragic final tsarina of Imperial Russia. So this time, we’re slowing down, diving deeper, and fully embracing the gaudy, dramatic chaos of the Romanov court. In part one, we explore Alexandra’s early life as Princess Alix of Hesse, Queen Victoria’s favorite granddaughter, whose happy childhood was shattered by tragedy, illness, and loss. We talk about the spread of hemophilia through Europe’s royal families, Alexandra’s intense religious beliefs, and the deeply romantic (and deeply codependent) love story between Alix and the future Tsar Nicholas II. From doomed romance to catastrophic public relations disasters, this is the beginning of the end for the Romanovs. Timestamps: 00:00 Return to Imperial Russia & Alexandra Feodorovna Redo02:39 The Revised “Rasputin” Cocktail Recipe03:40 Alexandra Feodorovna’s Birth, Family & Triple Gemini Chaos05:24 Queen Victoria, Royal Upbringing & Life in Hesse10:12 Hemophilia in Europe’s Royal Families Explained16:22 Alexandra’s Religion & the Divine Right of Kings21:42 Alexandra Feodorovna’s First Trip to Russia22:22 Young Nicholas II Meets Alexandra for the First Time27:14 Nicholas and Alexandra’s Romantic Letters & Courtship34:26 Nicholas II Proposes & Alexandra’s Religion Crisis38:03 Alexandra Arrives in Russia as the Tsar Dies45:40 Alexandra Feodorovna’s First Impressions at Court47:35 Nicholas II’s Coronation & the Khodynka Field Disaster53:06 “She Came to Russia Behind a Coffin” — Bad Omens Begin Sources: Queens of Misfortune The History Chicks Ambivalent Offenders Check out our Dagmar of Denmark series 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back for part 2 in our Caroline of Brunswick series—and the drama only escalates. After her disastrous marriage to George IV, Caroline becomes Britain’s ultimate “people’s princess” while her husband doubles down on being the worst. In this episode, we cover the birth of Princess Charlotte, George IV’s infamous will, and how Regency-era tabloids fueled Caroline’s rise in public support. From palace spying and a toxic court to her separation and new independent life, Caroline refuses to stay quiet. It’s messy, dramatic, and completely unfair—and somehow, the public never stops rooting for her. Time stamps: 00:00 Cold Open Banter 01:21 Caroline of Brunswick & George IV Marriage Recap 02:11 Birth of Princess Charlotte of Wales 03:37 George IV’s Infamous Will & Treatment of Caroline 10:03 Caroline & George IV Separation Explained 11:29 Caroline’s Independent Life & Affair Rumors 14:22 Who Was William Austin? Royal Baby Scandal 14:57 Lady Douglas Feud & Royal Gossip Escalates 20:26 The Delicate Investigation Explained 23:27 Regency Era Begins: George IV Takes Power 27:18 Death of Princess Charlotte (1817 Tragedy) 28:22 Adultery Trial Fallout 31:55 George IV Coronation Drama & Caroline Snub 38:47 Caroline of Brunswick Death & Final Days 41:50 Funeral Riots Legacy 44:08 George IV Reputation 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Queens Podcast, we dive into the chaotic early life of Caroline of Brunswick, the future Princess of Wales and one of the most controversial royal figures of the Regency era. Raised in isolation in the Duchy of Brunswick, Caroline’s childhood was anything but typical—marked by family dysfunction, social restriction, and a deep craving for attention that would follow her into adulthood. But everything changes when she’s chosen to marry her cousin, George IV, the scandal-prone Prince of Wales. From a disastrous first meeting to a wedding day filled with drunken chaos, this royal marriage starts off on the worst possible foot. If you love royal history, scandals, and messy marriages, this is just the beginning. Time stamps: Sources: For this one, I'm taking stories and research from Ann Foster's book Rebel of the Regency I also really enjoyed Even The Royals 2 episodes on Caroline 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This episode was previously released in our Patreon vault and is now available on the main feed for the first time. TRIGGER WARNING: EVERYTHING. If you thought you’d heard every shocking true crime story… you haven’t. In 2008, a case out of Austria stunned the world: a woman held captive for 24 years in a hidden basement by her own father, Josef Fritzl. In this episode, we break down the full story of the Fritzl case — how it started, how it went undetected for decades, and how it finally came to light. We also unpack the psychological manipulation, systemic failures, and the aftermath of one of the most disturbing crimes in modern history. Time stamps: 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba is one of the most formidable rulers in African history, and in this episode of Queens Podcast, Katy and Nathan dive into her extraordinary life. In this episode, we explore Nzinga’s early life, her tense relationship with her brother, and the political chaos that followed his rule. We also get into her legendary 1622 meeting with the Portuguese governor, where she turned a calculated insult into one of the most iconic power moves in royal history. From there, Nzinga built alliances, commanded armies, and spent decades resisting Portuguese control. We also discuss the more complicated parts of her legacy, including religion, diplomacy, warfare, and the ways European writers tried to shape her story for their own purposes. If you love stories about powerful queens, African history, women rulers, and anti-colonial resistance, this episode is for you. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Meet Queen Nzinga 01:29 Cocktail and Shoutouts 02:32 Tarot Vibe Check 03:51 Nzinga Early Life 10:20 Brother Takes Throne 15:09 Luanda Power Move 23:46 Civil War Begins 25:10 Mercenaries Introduced 31:18 Taking Matamba Power 33:38 Dutch Alliance 39:52 Catholicism as Strategy 46:28 Peace Deal and Dark Compromises 49:35 Prosperity and Final Years 52:04 After Death Legacy 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isabella of Angoulême: The Scandalous Queen of England Who Helped Spark a War In this episode of Queens Podcast, Katy and Nathan unpack the chaotic life of Isabella of Angoulême, the controversial Queen of England and wife of King John. Married at just twelve to the 33-year-old king, Isabella’s union helped ignite political turmoil between England and France, contributing to the loss of Normandy and the instability that led to the Magna Carta. Chroniclers painted her as a “Jezebel,” blaming her for wars, rebellion, and even witchcraft. After King John’s dramatic death in 1216, Isabella returned to France, remarried in scandalous fashion, and continued making waves well into her fifties. Troublemaker or survivor? From child queen to dowager rebel, this is one of medieval England’s most misunderstood women. Time stamps: 00:00 Language Warning Intro 01:43 Cocktail of the Week Jezebel 03:50 Isabella Origins and Aquitaine Explained 09:06 King John Enters the Chat 11:56 War Fallout and Blaming Isabella 15:02 A Queen Packed Away and Controlled 19:15 Tumultuous Marriage and Heirs 20:43 Heir and Haters 22:59 Magna Carta Chaos 28:04 Exile and Motherhood Myths 29:58 Hot Second Marriage Scandal 33:38 Loyalty Wars and Queen Feud 35:34 Rebellion and Poison Rumors 40:17 Abbey Retirement and Legacy Sources Queens Of England podcast Tudor Dynasty podcast History: The Interesting Bits Katy's Corner Isabella of Gloucester 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is a crossover we’ve been manifesting forever: Katy welcomes Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast for a messy, delightful deep dive into the Regency era—and one of its biggest villains: George IV. Ann brings the tea from her new book, Rebel of the Regency, as we unpack Regency vibes vs. reality, the absolute chaos of royal relationships, and why Caroline of Brunswick became such a lightning rod for public sympathy. If you love historical mess, flawed royals, and women who refuse to behave, this one’s for you. Make sure you're subscribed to our Patreon for a giveaway of her book! 📚 Check out Ann’s book: Rebel of the Regency 🎙️ Follow Ann: @VulgarHistory 📖 Listen to Vulgar History wherever you get your podcasts Time stamps: 00:00 Welcome + Surprise Guest Anne Foster (Vulgar History) 01:47 Patreon Giveaway & Introducing the Book: Rebel of the Regency 02:13 Regency Era 101: Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and the Real Timeline 07:15 Meet the ‘Rebel’: Caroline of Brunswick & Why She Matters 08:40 Enter ‘This F-ing Guy’: Prince George (Prinny) Backstory 20:34 Secret (Not-Legal) Marriage: Maria Fitzherbert 30:37 Marriage for Money: How Caroline of Brunswick was chosen 33:30 A Royal Arrival… and a Disaster First Meeting 40:40 1810: Regency Begins—Parties, Jealousy, and Power Plays 49:59 $56M Coronation Spectacle & Caroline Locked Out of Westminster 51:51 Aftermath: Caroline’s Death, George’s Decline, and Laudanum Breakfasts 55:48 Legacy & Wrap-Up: Regency Aesthetics, Branding, and Where to Find the Book 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part Two of our series on Charlotte of Belgium (Empress Carlota of Mexico)… we wish we had better news. When we last left our neglected princess, she and her husband, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, had been approached by Napoleon III and offered the crown of Mexico. Charlotte—starved for purpose and convinced this is her destiny—is all in. Max is less sure, but with the blessing of Pope Pius IX, the new Emperor and Empress set sail for Mexico. Where the dream immediately implodes. What follows is one of the most tragic and debated breakdowns in royal history—and the fall of the Second Mexican Empire. We also draw parallels to one of our classic Queens Podcast episodes on Juana of Castile, another queen labeled “mad” and locked away. If this story leaves you thinking about power, politics, and madness, you can revisit Juana’s story here. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome + Content Warning (History Tea Time Crossover Intro) 00:51 Previously On: Maximilian’s Mess & The Crown of Mexico 06:47 Sailing to Empire: Papal Blessings, Big Dreams & Bigger Delusions 10:46 Veracruz Reality Check: a Lukewarm Welcome 13:59 Mexico City & the Illusion of Support 18:22 "Hey— Did we just kidnap these kids?" And other bad ideas. 27:19 Empress on a Mission: Charlotte Travels to Europe to Save the Mexican Empire 33:53 Vatican Rejection: The Pope Won’t Intervene—and Charlotte Snaps 44:14 Vienna & Victorian Psychiatry: Diagnosed ‘Madness’ by an ‘Alienist’ 47:01 Meanwhile in Mexico: Maximilian Captured, Tried, and Executed 49:54 A Life After the Break: 60 Years in Belgium, Good Days and Ghosts 54:52 What Caused the Collapse? Theories, Bad Medicine, and a Tragic Farewell Sources ⁠History Tea Time⁠ ⁠Thought co 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new Wuthering Heights movie on the way (directed by Emerald Fennell), I’m dropping Part One of my Patreon Katy Reads the Classics So You Don’t Have To series on the main feed. This episode kicks off a six-part recap of Wuthering Heights. If you’ve always meant to read Wuthering Heights but don’t have time before the movie comes out, I’ve got you. Normally this full six-part series is available for $10, but this week only, you can grab the entire series for $5. 👉 Get the full Wuthering Heights series here (sale runs until Feb 16th) : https://www.patreon.com/collection/1960670 Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Katy's Corner: Literature Edition 03:19 Emily Bronte's Life and Inspirations 07:15 Diving into Wuthering Heights 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re kicking off a two-part series on Charlotte of Belgium (sometimes known as Carlota of Mexico) while sipping on a Ranch Water. In Part One, we meet Charlotte as a beloved child turned purpose-driven young woman, then follow her whirlwind courtship with Archduke Maximilian of Austria and her arrival at the rigid Habsburg court. If that court sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve been here before — this is the same world that made life miserable for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi), married to Emperor Franz Joseph. Charlotte, however, seems to understand the assignment, quickly becoming everything a Habsburg princess is supposed to be… even as her marriage quietly begins to unravel. From whispered affairs in Italy to a voyage that breaks her marriage beyond repair, Charlotte’s story takes a sharp, devastating turn. And just when it seems like things couldn’t get worse, a knock at the door offers an unexpected — and dangerous — new role: Empress of Mexico. Cheers 🥂 Time stamps: 00:00 – Disclaimer from Vulgar History01:26 – Meet Charlotte of Belgium04:25 – A Very Well-Connected Childhood14:17 – From Happy Kid to Purpose-Driven Princess17:08 – Marriage Season Has Entered the Chat18:50 – Enter: Archduke Maximilian24:59 – Love at First Sight (For Charlotte, Anyway)29:15 – Thrown Into the Austrian Court34:28 – Italy: The Honeymoon That Wasn’t41:27 – The Voyage That Broke the Marriage45:53 – Separate Bedrooms Forever47:46 – So… Want to Be Emperor of Mexico? Sources Charlotte's Chart History Tea Time Thought co Queens Podcast Empress of Austria aka Sisi series Behind the Bastards: King Leopold II 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th-century Mexican nun, poet, playwright, composer, and all-around intellectual menace to the patriarchy. In this episode of Queens Podcast, we trace Sor Juana’s rise from hacienda library goblin to celebrated court intellectual and how she used wit, logic, and theology to argue that women deserved education because women are people. Radical stuff. Paired with a twist on the Paloma cocktail, we explore her poems like You Foolish Men and essays such as Respuesta a Sor Filotea, works that helped shape modern feminist thought centuries before feminism had a name. Sor Juana did not just challenge misogyny. She out-argued it, and history is still taking notes. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 00:36 Meet the Hosts: Katy & Nathan 01:36 Introducing Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz 02:56 Patreon Shoutouts and Mocktail Recipe 05:31 Sor Juana's Early Life and Education 14:43 Juana's Move to Mexico City 16:45 Life with the viceroy's court 18:28 Juana's Intellectual Challenge 20:55 Becoming a nun 24:59 Juana's Writing Career Begins 26:08 A Close Relationship with Maria Louisa 30:23 You Foolish Men: A Poem of Hypocrisy 37:57 Juana's Feminist Manifesto 43:59 Juana's Downfall and Final Years 47:00 Legacy of a Feminist Icon Sources: Dr. Peyton Cristina Del Toro's YouTube Stuff You Missed in History Class Biography.com Poets.org 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, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re diving into the wildly dramatic life of Mary Shelley, the mother of science fiction and the ultimate OG Goth Girl. From radical feminist and revolutionary parents, to graveyard hookups, to the stormy summer that gave us Frankenstein, Mary’s life was just as haunting as her work. In this episode, we unpack how Mary Shelley’s grief, genius, and chaotic social circle shaped one of the most influential novels of all time and how she remained quietly radical long after the world tried to tame her. In this episode, we cover: Mary Shelley’s radical upbringing and goth childhood Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and the messiest friend group imaginable The true origins of Frankenstein Grief, motherhood, and loss Mary Shelley’s underrated radical legacy Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 03:26 Mary Shelley's Early Life and Family 04:37 Mary Wollstonecraft & William Godwin: Radical Parents 16:53 Teenage Years in Scotland (Emotional Glow-Up) 19:43 Percy Shelley has entered the chat 24:09 The Graveyard Scene & Running Away 31:53 Return to England and Family Rejection 36:58 The Birth of Frankenstein 47:26 Loss, Grief & Moving to Italy 54:14 Mary Shelley's Later Life and Legacy 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of History’s Mysteries, we’re diving into one of the bloodiest and most debated events in early modern Europe: the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. Thousands of French Protestants were brutally murdered in August 1572, after what was supposed to be a royal wedding that symbolized peace. Historians have argued for centuries about who was responsible — and today, we’re asking the big question: Did Catherine de Medici order it? This episode blends historical analysis, feminist storytelling, and intuitive tarot reading to look at Catherine de Medici not as a caricature, but as a complex political operator navigating power, survival, and legacy in a brutal era. If you'd like to find more Tandy you can find her on instagramIf you want to try Unicorn Wellness for 30 days head here: https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/30-day-guest-access Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:47 History's Mysteries Series Overview 01:36 Meet Tandy: The Wellness Witch 03:38 The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre 10:40 Catherine de' Medici's Role in the Massacre 11:44 Tarot Reading: Did Catherine Call for the Murder? 15:35 Card 1: The Seven of Cups 17:33 Strategic Planning and Power Dynamics 23:38 Card 2: Four of Wands 24:47 The Gloves Are Off: A Violent Message 26:21 Catherine de Medici's Disconnect and Strategy 38:03 Card 3: The Hierophant Card 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another Queens Kiki for December 20, 2025. This week we’re talking tragic losses, Vanity Fair doing what it does best, horror films finally getting their flowers at the Golden Globes, and the pop culture chaos keeping us afloat. We break down Rob Reiner’s legacy, dissect the now-infamous Vanity Fair Trump cabinet photo spread, argue (passionately) about whether Michael B. Jordan deserved two nominations, and spiral joyfully through what we’re watching, reading, and loving right now. Pop culture, chaos, and coping — just another Kiki. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Kiki Queens Podcast! 00:24 Reflecting on 2025: A Year to Forget 00:45 Tarot Reading: Setting the Tone 02:48 Heartbreaking News: The Reiner Family Tragedy 04:28 Celebrating Rob Reiner's Legacy 09:00 Vanity Fair's Trump Cabinet Spread 11:19 Analyzing the Photography: Intentional or Rushed? 21:22 What we're watching/reading 27:54 Golden Globes Horror Nominations 33:12 Bowen Yang please be my friend 34:24 Byeeee 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into Helena Blavatsky—the controversial, chaotic, and endlessly woo woo founder of modern occultism. In this episode, we follow Madame Blavatsky’s journey to America, where she teams up with Henry Steele Olcott and steps fully into her era as a spiritualism celebrity. From the founding of Theosophy to her many scandals, disputed “miracles,” and the wild amount of cultural appropriation baked into her work, we’re unpacking the messy, fascinating legacy that shaped New Age spirituality, occult history, and the modern mystic movement. If you’ve ever wondered how one woman became the blueprint for so much 19th-century spiritualism—for better and worse—this episode has you covered. Time stamps 00:00 Intro 01:26 Helena's Lost Decade and Move to America 02:37 The Rise of Spiritualism 06:23 Helena's Struggles and New Beginnings 10:14 Meeting the Eddie Brothers 14:02 Partnership with Henry Steele Olcott 17:26 Founding the Theosophical Society 22:47 The Success of 'Isis Unveiled' 26:03 Helena's Celebrity Era 26:27 Move to India and Cultural Appropriation 29:51 Blavatsky's Popularity and Controversy in India 32:51 Health Issues and Betrayal 40:50 The Secret Doctrine and Blavatsky's Theories 45:40 Final Years and Legacy 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise, y'all! It's a kiki on the main feed! Katy and Nathan are stuck at home for the holidays, so obviously we’re talking shit into microphones. In this series you can expect tarot pulls, feminist history side quests, pop culture rants, internet drama (looking at you, rage bait), and whatever else is living rent-free in our brains this week. Grab a drink, grab your headphones, and come kiki with us while we gossip about the past, present, and extremely cursed timeline we’re living in. 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Plans 02:35 Thanksgiving Recap and Family Stories 03:47 One Card Tarot pull 06:14 Word of the year Rage Bait 12:11 Spotify Wrapped and Listener Stats 17:44 Wicked Fatigue and Movie Reviews 25:58 The Running Man and why are movies so long 28:39 Diddy Documentary Review 30:49 Sabrina Carpenter vs The White House 35:55 Stranger Things and Aging Cast 40:10 Frankenstein and Woke Criticism 43:18 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the chaotic, controversial, and extremely entertaining life of Helena Blavatsky — the 19th-century mystic, world traveler, occult celebrity, and eventual co-founder of the Theosophical Society. But before she became the founder (grifter?) of a major spiritual movement, she was just a kooky little girl born into the Russian aristocracy with a flair for folklore, drama, and telling everyone she could talk to ghosts. Whether you know her as a spiritual icon, a fraud, or the original chaos witch of the Victorian era, this episode explores the myths, scandals, astral projections, and truly unhinged adventures that shaped the occult revival, Victorian spiritualism, esoteric philosophy, and the early New Age movement. If you’re into messy historical women, occult weirdness, or “Ma’am, what are you doing?” energy… welcome home. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction & chat 02:51 Introducing Helena Blavatsky 03:52 Mocktail Recipe: Black Magic Mocktail 05:55 Helena's Early Life and Family Background 28:34 Formative Years in Tiflis 30:36 Discovering Esoteric Knowledge 35:10 Helena's Paranormal Experiences 38:24 The Runaway Bride 49:14 Helena's Lost Decade 55:42 Introduction to Spiritualism Sources: Jules Evans, “Madame Blavatsky and the Perils of Mass Occultism” ⁠https://julesevans.medium.com/madame-blavatsky-and-the-perils-of-mass-occultism-333fcd765c43⁠ JSTOR Daily — “Spiritualism, Science, and the Mysterious Madame Blavatsky” ⁠https://daily.jstor.org/spiritualism-science-and-the-mysterious-madame-blavatsky/⁠ CBC Radio: Ideas — Madame Blavatsky episode ⁠https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/madame-blavatsky-a-seeker-of-truth-and-a-fraud-1.6478885⁠ Pro Theosophy Documentary ⁠https://youtu.be/WWEpVd2AaBo?si=7wPZ6MmmYE9ooSee⁠ Blavatsky & Theosophy Video Explainer ⁠https://youtu.be/WAVimQTTlgs?si=G1puAIJQwpDyApAu⁠ 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, Queens. Today, we're heading to Brazil to get into the life of the iconic fashion designer turned political activist, Zuzu Angel. In the middle of Brazil’s 1960s–70s military dictatorship, Zuzu turned her runway into a rebellion. Her bright, tropical designs celebrated the culture her government was trying to silence, and when her son was “disappeared” for opposing the regime, she used fashion itself as protest. If you love your fashion with a side of badass activism, then this story is for you. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 00:59 Katy's Trip to Rio and Brazilian Women in History 02:29 Introducing Suzu Angel: From Fashion to Activism 03:33 Brazilian Cocktails and Listener shoutouts 06:58 Early Life of Zuzu Angel 12:26 Zuzu's Family and Early Career 16:07 Rise to Fame: Zuzu's Fashion Journey 24:36 Political Climate in Brazil 30:54 The Rise of Student Dissidence 37:47 Zuzu's Artistic Resistance 45:57 The Tragic Fate of Stuart 55:16 Zuzu's Legacy and Final Thoughts Sources: Traditional Bahian dress: https://www.alamy.com/bahiana-woman-in-traditional-dress-salvador-bahia-brazil-image1929717.html Carea Embroidery: https://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/2013/05/22/south-american-whitework/ Letter from Alex https://americasouthandnorth.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/get-to-know-a-brazilian-zuzu-angel/ https://thestylestorian.com/2016/08/16/zuzu-angel-the-rebel-of-brazilian-fashion/ 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! Never miss a Queens Podcast happening! Sign up for our newsletter: https://eepurl.com/gZ-nYf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it is, the finale to the wild life of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury and last great Plantagenet. What a rollercoaster it's been. We jump back into Henry VIII’s chaos: Catherine of Aragon cast aside, Anne Boleyn crowned (and gone), Thomas Cromwell on the rise, and our fiercely Catholic Margaret trying to keep her head We follow Reginald Pole’s “turbo treason” across Europe and watch as the Exeter Conspiracy brings down Margaret and her family. From skipped coronations and pointed petitions to house arrest and the Tower, we unpack how a 60-something noblewoman became the poster child for Tudor paranoia, and why her 1541 execution by bill of attainder stunned Europe. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Recap of Margaret Pole's Life 02:48 Margaret Pole's Political Struggles 11:10 Reginald Pole's Defiance 22:28 Margaret Pole's Family Dynamics 26:03 Reginald Pole and the Exeter Conspiracy 28:18 Jeff's Arrest and Interrogation 30:22 Margaret's Incriminating Evidence 33:05 Speculations and Interrogations 40:28 Margaret's Imprisonment and Execution 46:18 Margaret's Legacy Sources: https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2018/01/13/the-last-plantagenet-margaret-pole-countess-of-salisbury/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi7lMHlQty0  https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/margaret-plantagenet-life-story/the-wrath-of-a-prince-1538-1541  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LUAzFiDpEbj0QiP92Ac33 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

Spooky season is upon us witches and in this Patreon fave we are taking y'all to one of England's oldest (and most haunted?) castles: Warwick Castle. There we'll meet some of their most famous ghosts, talk Victorian era seances and maybe even meet a shapeshifter or two. Tune into this one for: Wars of the Roses ghosts, Aleister Crowley séances, the ghost of Sir Fulke Greville, gray ladies, real life dungeons and so much more. Pair it with our haunted Hampton Court palace episode if you're really in the mood for a fright. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast 00:45 Warwick Castle: A Haunted History 02:02 Warwick Castle Through the Ages 05:22 Modern-Day Warwick Castle 08:43 The Ghost of Sir Fulke Greville 17:04 The Legend of the Black Dog 20:29 The Gray Lady of Warwick Castle 23:16 Countess of Warwick and the Supernatural 29:50 Daisy and Alistair Crowley's Seance 34:13 Hauntings in the Dungeon 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

Lady Catherine Gordon: Wife of Perkin Warbeck| Tudor & Wars of the Roses History In this special rerun from Katy’s Corner (originally released to Patreon in 2022), Katy dives into the fascinating, often overlooked life of Lady Katherine Gordon, wife of the infamous pretender Perkin Warbeck — aka the guy who pretended to be Richard Duke of York (of the Princes in the Tower fame). This episode is a perfect little snack for fans of Tudor history, Wars of the Roses drama, and under-told stories of women in history. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast 00:57 Lady Elizabeth Gordon: The Mysterious Wife of Perkin Warbeck 01:24 Catherine's Scottish Roots and Family Dynamics 05:41 Marriage to Perkin Warbeck 08:04 Life at the Scottish Court and Perkin's Ambitions 16:36 Capture and Life in England 24:32 Catherine's Later Years and Legacy Sources:  https://tudorsdynasty.com/king-henry-vii-and-the-mystery-of-lady-catherine-gordon/  https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/resource/catherine-gordon-and-perkin-warbeck/ https://thehistoryjar.com/tag/perkin-warbecks-son/ 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

Margaret Pole Part II: Countess of Salisbury, Catherine of Aragon’s Bestie & Mary Tudor’s Mentor In this episode, we track Margaret from a broke widow and Catherine of Aragon’s confidante to a savvy court operator who’s made a Countess in her own right. But, this is the Tudor era so something wild is always lurking right around the corner. We're talking messy divorce scandals, treasonous dukes and just a whole lot of drama. Listen for: Wars of the Roses fallout, early King Henry VIII of England vibes (pre–axe era), Queen Mary Tudor’s childhood, sweating sickness, and how one woman’s patronage and grit shaped a future queen. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts 01:10 Recap of Margaret Pole's Early Life 02:08 Margaret's Marriage and Family Dynamics 06:52 Margaret's Role in Catherine of Aragon's Life 09:31 Sweating Sickness and Personal Losses 12:28 Margaret's Financial Hardships 20:53 Young Henry VIII and Margaret's New Role 22:15 Henry VIII's Generosity and Margaret's Return to Court 25:30 Margaret's Rise in Wealth and Influence 28:01 Margaret's Role in Princess Mary's Life 31:34 The Buckingham Scandal and Its Impact 37:37 Margaret's Loyalty to Catherine of Aragon 42:37 Henry VIII's Divorce and Its Fallout Some resources: ⁠Rebecca Star Brown: The Last Plantagenet⁠ ⁠Trashy Royals ⁠The Tudor Chest Podcast⁠ 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

Margaret Pole, Pt. 1: The Last Plantagenet Standing Birthright, backstabbing, barrels of wine, missing princes, and a marriage meant to keep her head attached. All in the early life of Margaret Pole. Join us as we meet a woman who survived the Wars of the Roses only to be thrust into the Tudor Court. You can expect A LOT of drama and omg just so many Edwards. This episode only brings Maggie into her 20's and she lived a very long life (especially for the times), so this will certainly be a multi-part series! See y'all for part 2. Content notes Mentions of execution, imprisonment, child mortality, and political violence. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 02:12 Introducing Margaret Pole and the Wars of the Roses 04:29 Margaret's Early Life and Family Drama 08:56 The Downfall of Margaret's Parents 25:58 Living with Uncle Richard III 27:43 Margaret's Uncertain Future 30:57 Life Under the Tudors 42:45 The Perkin Warbeck Affair 50:14 Tragic Endings and New Beginnings Some resources: Rebecca Star Brown: The Last Plantagenet HerStory Podcast The Tudor Chest Podcast 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

We kick off a brand-new season of Queens Podcast with the one and only Janis Joplin—Port Arthur’s wild child who became a 1960s rock legend. From awkward high-school years in segregated Texas to discovering the blues, to fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, bringing down the house at Monterey Pop, and flying into Woodstock by helicopter, Katy and Nathan trace the meteoric rise—and heartbreaking fall—of a woman who refused to shrink herself. Expect Texas gossip, bisexual chaos, and the usual Queens Podcast charm Time stamps: 00:00 Welcome to Queen's Podcast 03:02 Introducing Janis Joplin 08:47 High School Struggles 13:57 College and Early Music Career 17:07 San Francisco and the Hippie Movement 24:27 Return to Texas and Attempt to Get Clean 25:53 Big Brother and the Holding Company 29:27 Peggy: The Villain or Friend? 33:00 Monterey Pop Festival and Rising Fame 38:23 Woodstock 42:20 The Downward Spiral 45:07 A Glimmer of Hope in Brazil 47:38 Final Days and Legacy Sources: Birth chart: https://astro-charts.com/persons/chart/janis-joplin/  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/nov/22/janis-joplin-teenage-traumas-little-girl-blue  https://sharpscript.net/usecases/rockstar-files/dead/joplin/  She dares to be different: https://www.michaelcorcoran.net/she-dares-to-be-different-janis-at-ut-1962/  Monterey fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1zFnyEe3nE 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

Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, federal indictments, and yes… prison at “Camp Cupcake.” This week, we’re joined by our friends Tess & Claire from Right Answers Mostly to dig into Martha’s remarkable (and scandal-filled) life. From kissing strangers on her honeymoon, to becoming America’s first female self-made billionaire, to her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg — Martha’s story is proof that perfectionism and ambition can build an empire… but they can also land you in hot water with the feds. 00:00 Welcome and Special Guests Introduction 01:16 Introducing Today's Topic: Martha Stewart 05:56 Martha Stewart's Early Life and Family Background 11:21 Martha's College Years and Early Marriage 13:24 Martha's Honeymoon and Early Career 16:27 Motherhood and Wall Street Career 20:54 Catering Business and Rise to Fame 28:04 A New Beginning: Launching a Magazine 30:52 Insider Trading Scandal 34:40 Prison Time and Reform 37:00 Post-Prison Comeback 39:27 Martha and Snoop: An Unlikely Duo 49:05 Reflecting on Martha's Legacy Check out Right Answers Mostly wherever you get your pods and follow them on Instagram 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 did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place? Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster 03:04 The Royal Family Drama 06:30 King Henry's Reign and Policies 11:26 The Party on the White Ship 20:12 The Blessing and the Inevitable Tragedy 21:56 Theories on Steven's Departure 28:30 The Tragic Shipwreck 30:33 Comparing the White Ship to the Titanic 38:55 The Aftermath and Historical Impact 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

Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü . Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement00:43 Welcome to For the Love of History00:54 Valentine's Day and Housekeeping01:39 History BFF Travel Meetup02:42 YouTube Channel and Content Updates03:22 Introduction to Chinese Mythology04:40 Creation Story of Pengu07:11 Nüwa and the Creation of Humans08:48 The Pantheon of Chinese Deities11:34 Introduction to Jiutian Xuannü14:01 Jiutian Xuannü's Powers and Influence18:37 Sexuality and Taoist Practices23:09 Historical Erasure and Rediscovery26:05 Final Thoughts and Superstitions27:18 Closing Remarks and Listener Appreciation 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. 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

Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great. We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 2023 episode. But instead we found a really nuanced, gay, dog loving guy...who also totally loved war. We hope you enjoy this patreon vault episode! time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast 00:53 Frederick the Great: The Early Years 03:18 Frederick's Strained Relationship with His Father 06:31 Forbidden Love and Family Tensions 17:04 Frederick's Attempted Escape and Consequences 29:48 Forced Marriage and Continued Struggles 33:58 Frederick's Military Reinstatement and Studies 34:52 Reconciliation with His Father 36:26 Frederick Ascends the Throne and Faces Austria 39:19 The War of Austrian Succession 42:23 Frederick's Military Strategies and the Seven Years' War 47:34 The War of Bavarian Succession and Unification of Germany 54:01 Frederick's Later Years and Legacy 58:06 Frederick's Final Resting Place and Modern Legacy 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

Do you know the story of these two revolutionary spies? Well, you should! Hercules Mulligan & Cato saved George Washington (maybe you've heard of him) not once, but twice. And it took balls, y'all.  Here are some sources if you'd like to read more  https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/hercules-mulligan-irish-spy-washington https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/06/the-incredible-story-of-hercules-mulligan/ 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

Not all that shimmers is gold. Sometimes it's radioactive waste and it could kill like a lot of people. Have you ever heard of the Goiania Accident of 1987? It was an absolute disaster that our friends over on The Almarist told us all about in December 2024. Join Katy and Nathan as we sit down with Rebecca Delgado Smith and the rest of the Alarmist crew to learn more and decide who's to blame. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:46 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests 02:03 The Goiana Accident: A Historical Tragedy 04:46 The Fallout and Cleanup Efforts 09:20 Analyzing the Causes and Blame 12:40 The Role of Radioactive Materials 30:02 The Dangers of Radioactive Waste 40:55 Who is to blame? Check out the Alarmist on Patreon and Apple Podcasts 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

Welcome to the Queens summer break! In this spooky Patreon episode of Queens Podcast, Nathan and Katy delve into the ghostly encounters at Hampton Court Palace. From the tragic tale of Katherine Howard's haunting presence to Jane Seymour's spectral appearances, they explore the rich, eerie history of these Tudor queens. Time stamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Queen's Summer Break 01:04 Getting Spooky with Ghost Stories 03:46 Exploring Hampton Court's Haunted History 08:36 Katherine Howard's Tragic Tale 17:59 Jane Seymour: The Beloved Queen 19:23 Henry VIII's Queenly Shutdowns 19:38 Jane Seymour's Final Days 27:15 The Skeletor Ghost Mystery 30:24 The Gray Lady of Hampton Court 36:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Stories 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

Catherine Parr has survived Henry VIII... but now what? That is not where her story ends. In this last episode of season 8, we wrap up our Catherine Parr series with a dive into her life as Dowager Queen. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Explicit Content Warning 00:34 Season Eight Finale Kickoff 01:33 Patreon Shoutouts and Summer Break Plans 03:36 Catherine Parr's Life After Henry VIII 08:24 Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour's Secret Romance 14:43 The Scandalous Marriage of Catherine and Thomas 19:10 Court Politics and Rivalries 21:29 Anne Stanhope's Petty Drama 24:32 Catherine Parr's Joyful Return to Chelsea Manor 30:09 Thomas Seymour's Creepy Behavior 35:17 Catherine Parr's Final Days 45:06 Legacy of Catherine Parr Some sources: ⁠Elizabeth Norton's book ⁠ ⁠https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/⁠ 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

Today, we are bringing you a chat with our friends from Even the Royals. We’re throwing it back to high school and dishing out some superlatives — with a royal twist of course. Who’s the most rebellious royal? Which couple gets the sweetest love story? And who will be crowned our most devious schemer? We are joined by Brooke and Aricia (if you haven't checked out their show, it's a must!) - with each of us bringing a custom cocktail for some of our favorite ladies 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

We are back to continue the story of the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. Some sources: Elizabeth Norton's book https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/ 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

Hey! Easter is upon us which got me thinking of ancient lore, which brought me to the story of Lilith! This is an episode from our Patreon from 2023, but is still super interesting now! Basically, Lilith is often just remembered as Adam's first wife (of power couple Adam and Eve), but her story is so much more and probably so much OLDER than that of Adam's. Hope you enjoy! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Easter Special Announcement 00:38 Introduction to Lilith 01:32 Lilith in Hebrew Folklore 02:50 The Alphabet of Ben Sira and Lilith's Story 07:11 Lilith's Departure and Demon Babies 11:02 Ancient Babylonian Connections 17:33 Lilith in Various Texts and Cultures 23:46 Modern Interpretations and Conclusion Some sources: The (Un)Holy Trinity : Who was Lilith Bitter Waters: The Case for Lilith Inanna and the Huluppu Tree Lilith through Times 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

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

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

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