Queens Podcast

Empress Theodora

Theodora was a remarkable woman who lived in the 6th century AD. She was born into humble beginnings, but through her beauty and intelligence, she rose to become one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. Theodora was the wife of Emperor Justinian I and served as his co-ruler, using her influence to promote social justice and women's rights. She was also known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to improve the lives of the poor. Despite facing opposition from the ruling cl...

Matilda of Flanders, Episode 15

Wife of the conqueror, but so much more. Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matilda of Flanders

Matilda of Flanders is often remembered for being short and sassy. And y'all... that's not wrong! Matilda is known as the wife of William the Conqueror, but she was anything but a quiet woman who let the men run the show. We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording it! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store...

Elizabeth Bathroy, Episode 14

It's our Halloween episode. Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess! But was she?  Nathan and Katy pair a vampire inspired drink as we gab about the most infamous serial killer possibly ever.       Oh and here's some Halloween pics of the queens this year ;)  Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

Elizabeth Bathory, Episode 14

It's our Halloween episode. Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess! But was she?  Nathan and Katy pair a vampire inspired drink as we gab about the most infamous serial killer possibly ever.       Oh and here's some Halloween pics of the queens this year ;)  Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support...

Elizabeth Bathory

It's our Halloween episode. Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess! But was she? Nathan and Katy pair a vampire-inspired drink as we gab about this supposed infamous serial killers. Was Bathory really that bad? Short answer? Probably no, but maybe. You hear a lot about how this dangerous woman bathed in the blood of virgins (which... probably isn't actually even possible), but what you don't hear about is how a lot of really powerful men owed her money. Like. A lot of money. So, was she so evi...

Marie Antoinette, Episode 13

On this episode we tackle the controversial last queen of France, Marie Antoinette. We pair her with a cake batter cocktail (Pictured below)  and dish all about her crazy life.  Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International

Marie Antoinette

Have you ever heard the phrase, "let them eat cake"? If so, you probably attribute the phrase to the last queen of France. The infamous Marie Antoinette.  Let's get this out of the way right now. She didn't say that. The phrase actually originated from a German folk tale that predates her birth. Are we saying that she was the perfect queen though? No. Marie was not raised to rule. Brought at the Austrian court of her impressive mother, Maria Theresa, Marie should not have lacked for education...

Olympias, Queen of Macedonia Episode 12

Tune in as Katy and Nathan drink our least favorite cocktail so far and discuss one ruthless woman, Olympias queen of Macedonia (aka, Alexander the Great's mom)    Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/pr...

Olympias, Queen of Macedonia

Tune in as Katy and Nathan drink our least favorite cocktail so far and discuss one ruthless woman, Olympias queen of Macedonia (aka, Alexander the Great's mom)    Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] 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 choi...

Bad and Boujee: Caterina Sforza

Never heard of Caterina Sforza before? well, hold onto your hats ladies & gents because this tigress is FIERCE.    Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Caterina Sforza

You may be tough. But are you Caterina Sforza tough? (Probably not) Caterina Sforza was an Italian noblewoman, political leader, and military leader who lived during the Renaissance. She was born in 1463 in Forlì and was the daughter of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the Duke of Milan, and Lucrezia Landriani. She was known for her intelligence, strength and courage, and was a powerful leader in her own right. At the age of sixteen, Caterina was married off to Girolamo Riario, the nephew of Pope Sixtu...

Recap and Q & A!

We celebrate our first 10 episodes with a quick recap of each queen as well as some listener questions! While drinking wine, of course!    Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Recap and Q & A!

We celebrate our first 10 episodes with a quick recap of each queen as well as some listener questions! While drinking wine, of course!    Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International

Elizabeth Woodville Episode 10

Katy and Nathan search the earth for Malmsey wine, sip & discuss the scandalous Elizabeth Woodville- aka Liza with a W!    Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elizabeth Woodville

Sure, we are very accustomed to Queens named Elizabeth in England these days, but who was the original Elizabeth? Well, that would be Elizabeth Woodville, of course. Aka, Liza with a W! Elizabeth Woodville's marriage to the young and handsome king Edward IV was scandalous. Was it witchcraft? No. She was just super hot and lovely, so he wanted to marry her despite her being a widow and a commoner. (Even though her mother had literally been a duchess, but whatever) . In this episode we go over:...

Empress Wu Episode 9

Katy and Nathan drink a Chinese inspired cocktail called the Lotus Flower and dish about the #Wuthless Wu Zetian. Joined by our friend Natalie we try to uncover this complicated historical figure. Baby murdering bitch or badass ruler?   Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this...

Empress Wu

Katy and Nathan drink a Chinese inspired cocktail called the Lotus Flower and dish about the #Wuthless Wu Zetian. Joined by our friend Natalie we try to uncover this complicated historical figure. Baby murdering bitch or badass ruler?   Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] 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 in...

Bad and Boujee: Madame de Pompadour

Nathan & Katy drink champagne and celebrate the life of Jean Fish.. er... we mean Madame de Pompadour! . Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Madame de Pompadour

Madame de Pompadour, long time mistress and fried of king Louis XV of France, once said "Champagne is the only wine that leaves a woman more beautiful after drinking it". So today, we're popping the bubbly and getting to know Jean Fish aka Madame de Pompadour. Born Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson to an upper middle class family, little Jeanny was remarkable from a young age. Of course it wasn't long until she caught the eye of the king. She was the official mistress of King Louis XV and a highly in...

Catherine of Aragon Part 2 Episode 7

Queen, Regent, Mother, Martyr. Come on this journey with us as we dig deep into the second half of the life of Catherine of Aragon. We mix a delicious pomegranate cocktail with this amazing woman & sing 1 too many show tunes. 

Catherine of Aragon Part 2 Episode 7

Queen, Regent, Mother, Martyr. Come on this journey with us as we dig deep into the second half of the life of Catherine of Aragon. We mix a delicious pomegranate cocktail with this amazing woman & sing 1 too many show tunes. Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://suppor...

Catherine of Aragon Part 2

This is our second episode on Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England. If you missed our first episode, listen to that one first! Queen, Regent, Mother, Martyr. So many monikers can be applied to this Very Catholic Queen of England who sees herself in this episode come upon a demotion of sorts. While queen, Catherine was not only beloved by her people but was also tough when she needed to be. Just ask the king of Scotland! But, she committed the one cardinal sin of being a queen consort. She d...

Catherine of Aragon Episode 6

Today we pair a pomegranate based cocktail with a fascinating princess turned Queen, Catherine of Aragon.  Also, did they or didn't they!?   Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

Catherine of Aragon part 1

Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded survived. The wives of Henry VIII, king of England are all famous, but sometimes his first queen, Catherine of Aragon can be overlooked. She was born in Spain in 1485 and was the daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who had unified Spain. She was betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales, from a super young age. Sadly, things did not go as planned when Arthur Tudor died after just a few months of marriage. And now the Tudors (namely, Henry VII...

Episode 5 Boudica

On this episode we drink ale & talk about the OTHER Queen-B. Boudica! The woman scorned who almost took down the Roman army. . Intro music by K Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 5 Boudica

On this episode we drink ale & talk about the OTHER Queen-B. Boudica! The woman scorned who almost took down the Roman army. 

Boudica

On this episode, we drink ale & talk about the OTHER Queen-B. Boudica! The woman scorned who almost took down the Roman army.  The truth is that we may never be 100% sure what part of Boudica's story is legend and which part is fact. But regardless, her story has been an inspiration for thousands ever since the interest in her grew during the Victorian period. Queen Boudica lived during the time when the Romans occupied the Brittania (aka, modern-day Brittian) and was leader of the Iceni trib...

Episode 4 Catherine de'Medici

Today we drink a macaroon cocktail and discuss Catherine de' Medici! Join us as we go through the complicated and long life of Cathy dM & ask the hard hitting questions like ...what is the Holy Roman Emperor? Is it just a state of mind?      Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International

Catherine de'Medici

Catherine de Medici was a powerful figure in 16th century Europe, as the Queen consort of France from 1547 to 1559, and then as the Queen Mother from 1559 until her death in 1589. Her origin story is actually super scary. Starting as a really rich orphan whose life was constantly threatened, she was saved by her friends in high places (ie: The Pope). Then, after becoming queen of France, she was a great patron of the arts and culture, and helped to shape the cultural landscape of France duri...

Bad and Boujee: Lucrezia Borgia

Today in our first bad and boujee episode we drink a poison cocktail and discuss Lucrezia Borgia. Was she the murderous, incestious femme fatale that history has written her off to be? Or was she  just a pawn used by the men in her life?   Intro music by K Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/pr...

Lucrezia Borgia

Lucrezia Borgia has been given a really unfair reputation in history. Poisoner, brother "lover", and all around scandalous. Sorry to tell you, most of these are likely very untrue. Born to an Italian cardinal, Rodrigo Borgia, her life began as a scandal. Famously, cardinals aren't supposed to have families. But this one sure did. Lucrezia was very much loved by her father who eventually went on to become Pope Alexander VI aka Pope Daddy. Her family was a scandal at every turn, but was Lucrezi...

Episode 2 Cleopatra

Today we drink wine & discuss Cleopatra VII of Egypt and all her general awesomeness. Also, Nathan asks the age old question-- did they have bedazzlers in Ancient Egypt?   Intro music by K Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2 Cleopatra

Today we drink wine & discuss Cleopatra VII of Egypt and all her general awesomeness. Also, Nathan asks the age old question-- did they have bedazzlers in Ancient Egypt?   Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International

Cleopatra

It's the second episode of Queens Podcast, y'all! And today we're pairing a classic glass of red wine with the one and only Cleopatra! Cleopatra is one of the most iconic figures in history. She was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, ruling around 51 to 30 B.C.E. During her reign, she worked to bring Egypt back to its former glory and restore its economy. She was also the lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. And while her love affairs seem to be what people want to talk about, she was so m...

Episode 1 The Lady Jane Grey

Today in our maiden voyage we pair a Greyhound cocktail with the tragic story of The Lady Jane Grey. 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.

The Lady Jane Grey

Could you imagine being the Queen of England for a week and 2 days? Would it be worth losing your head over? Probably not, but unfortunately, Lady Jane Grey wasn’t given much choice, thanks to the folks she called family.  Perhaps doomed from the start because of her overly ambitious parents, at least they gave her a decent education before they married her off to Guildford Dudley in a plot for the throne.  After her cousin Edward dies, Jane is whisked away to the Tower of London to be made q...

What Are We All About

Hi, We're Katy & Nathan & we are here to gab all about the badass women rulers in history. This is our intro. Do we still need practice in editing? Yes. But do you get the jist?    Stay tuned for more!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/supportSupport 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

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