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Long may she reignWeetamoo Wetamoo is often unknown to most pepole in American history, probably because she was around just after the far more famous Pocahontas. Weetamoo grew up knowing she would lead her tribe, but English settlers were making the world a much more dangerous place, bringing sickness and war, causing her to go head to head with them at the head of an army. c e and learn about the most famous warrior and leader you probably haven't heard of!This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchase.
2025-05-2027 min
Long may she reignMary BoleynMary Boleyn was Anne Boleyn's elder sister, and while she didn't lose her head, she still had a hell of a life. As the eldest daughter of a rising family in the Tudor court, she was expected to keep her head down, marry well and advance her family, but much like her sister, she took her own path in life, and it led to scandal. Hear her story on today's episode.This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewellery. Use code: AYDEN for 15% offBibliography
2025-05-0923 min
Long may she reignAgrippina The ElderAgrippina the Elder was the imperial princess of Rome who did everything right. She married who she was told, keeping her family line going and effortlessly maintaining her family's perfect image. However, Roman politics are tough, and not even she could outmaneuver betrayal and bloodshed. Join me on this episode to learn about the infamous grandaughter of Augustus. This podcast is sponserd by Common Era Jewlery. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchuse. BibliographyBerlin, Ursa Major Design. “Agrippina the El...
2025-04-2231 min
Long may she reignÆthelflæd, Lady of the MerciansÆthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, is often not given her due credit for how influential she was in the crushing of the Viking Age. Æthelflæd was raised by Alfred the Great, who would have been a fine model for her future leadership. When she married the Lord of Mercia, she showed she was her father's daughter by teaming up with her brother to drive Vikings from England, and securely handing her throne down to her daughter. Come and learn about the badass Lady of the Mericans on this episode of the pod.This...
2025-04-0826 min
Long may she reignOlga of KyivOlga of Kyiv started out life as an obscure Rus noblewoman until she was thrust onto the centre stage by marrying the most powerful man in Eastern Europe. Soon enough, she was faced with a crisis when that man died, and she was left regent of a whole principality with a baby son and no protection. However, she rose to the occasion kicking asses and taking names and making sure no one would forget the name, Olga. She was so good at her job that she even became a saint in the catholic church. Join me on today's episode...
2025-03-2529 min
Long may she reignJosephine Empress of the FrenchEmpress Josephine was one of the most fascinating women of the French Revolutionary period. Little Jo started out as the oldest daughter of a French noble family in the Caribbean with plenty of clout but not enough cash, so she was soon married off to her first husband, who provided her with the cash she needed but not the love. The French Revolution turned her life upside down, and in the fight for financial security, she met a rising star named Napoloan, who would carry her from being the wife of a soldier to being the empress of his...
2025-03-1148 min
Long may she reignQueen Nzinga of the NdongoWelcome to the season six finale! On today's episode, we go out with a bang and discuss Queen Nzinga, one of the most badass African warrior queens in history. Nzinga was trained to be a warrior and a diplomate from the time she was small, which came in handy when negotiating with the Portuguese at first for her wimp of an older brother and even more so when she became queen in her own right.
Nzinga had a massive effect on her kingdom and the modern country of Angola, which still views her as a proud part...
2024-10-2941 min
Long may she reignYolande of DreuxWhat do you get when you take a French noble women and marry her to a Scottish king? A headache for the English. At just twenty-two, Yolande was thrust into the world of Scottish politics when she was married to the ageing king of Scotland, who had unfortunately lost almost every heir he had. Yolande's story had everything a dramatic death, a theory of an imposter baby, and, well, the English trying to screw everyone over. Join me on today's episode to learn about how a seemingly unimportant French girl got caught up in all of this.
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2024-10-1530 min
Long may she reignEmpress Myeongseong (Queen Min)Being queen is never easy, and no one knew that better than Queen Min. At only eight years old, she was left without a father, but funnily enough, her lack of ambitious male relatives made her the perfect candidate for queen to the irresponsible and impressionable King of Korea. Min bided her time under the thumb of her overbearing father-in-law until she was able to outsmart him and take over the court. Over her twenty-year reign, she managed to modernize Korea in everything from the military to education, all while dealing with the encroaching Japanese empire. Join me to...
2024-10-0133 min
Long may she reignMary Todd LincolnMary Todd Lincoln does not have the best reputation amongst first ladies. She was remembered in her time as a mentally unstable overspender who had questionable ties to the Confederacy. However, in this episode, I want pepole to learn about the bright and independent young woman who tried to make the best of every situation she was in and suffered more tragedy than anyone could understand. Join me on this episode as we talk about the sad but extraordinary life of Mary Todd Lincoln.
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2024-09-1742 min
Long may she reignCleopatra of Macedon, Queen of EpirusMany pepole know Alexander the Great. After all, he conquered most of the known world before the age of twenty-five and was considered a military genius, but few know about his little sister, who contributed to his success. Cleo grew up in a chaotic household with two parents constantly at each other's throats and living in the shadow of her golden child brother. However, when she married into the royal family of Epirus, she was able to exercise her own authority as regent for her husband and son, and she would later work with her mother to keep the...
2024-08-2734 min
Long may she reignBerengaria I "The Great" of CastileBerengaria of Castile spent much of her life as a political pawn with a throne just in her grasp, only to have it taken away from her time and time again because of her gender. Despite all that, she became an amazing politician who actively contributed to her kingdom's future, whether she was on the throne or not. In her time, she tried to find a balance between a strong politician and a demure medieval queen. Join me to hear her fascinating story.
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2024-08-1335 min
Long may she reignQueen Boudicca of the IceniQueen Boudicca of the Iceni is by far one of the most impressive queens I have ever read about. Boudicca grew up in a time before the Romans came to Britain, but in her adult life, she had to deal with constant Roman oppression against her pepole. When the Romans refused to honour the will of her husband and attacked her and her daughters, she called upon her fellow Celts. She started one of the most destructive rebellions that the Romans ever dealt with, all to avenge her pepole and her children. Join me on today's episode to learn about...
2024-07-1632 min
Long may she reignQueen Seondeok of SillaQueen Seondeok of Silla is by far one of the most fascinating Asian queens I have ever read about. Her father fought ferociously for her right to rule and she presided over a golden age for the Korean kingdoms in terms of art and culture. However the political situation between the various Korean kingdoms was always shaky and Queen Seondeok spent most of her reign trying to keep Silla from tearing itself apart. Join me to learn about Korea’s first ever queen regent. Bibliography
Bloks, Moniek. “The Three Queens of Silla.” History of Royal Women, November 24, 2016. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/th...
2023-06-1534 min
Long may she reignJennie JeromeWinston Churchill is probably one of the most iconic symbols of modern Britain but did you know his mom was American. Jennie Jerome was born into new American money and would start the dollar princess trend where rich American heiress would trade 5th avenue mansions for tiaras. Come learn about the incredible life of the first dollar princess. Bibliography
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “George Cornwallis-West.” Wikipedia, January 12, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Cornwallis-West.
———. “Jack Churchill (1880–1947).” Wikipedia, February 16, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Churchill_(1880%E2%80%931947).
———. “Jerome Mansion.” Wikipedia, May 24, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Mansion.
———. “Lady Randolph Churchill.” Wikipedia, March 21, 2023. https://e...
2023-05-3132 min
Long may she reignQueen Emma of HawaiiCompared to Queen Liliuokalani, Queen Emma gets very little attention in the grand scheme of things. Like her cousin Lili, Emma was born into Hawaiian royalty, but she hardly could have conceived that she would not only be a popular consort but also have the chance to campaign to run the kingdom in her own name. Emma was fashionable, beautiful and a true jewel of the Hawaiian royal family. Come learn about her story on today’s episode. Bibliography
Bloks, Moniek. “Emma of Hawaii - A Beloved Queen (Part One).” History of Royal Women, February 27, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/emma-of-hawaii/emma-o...
2023-05-1640 min
Long may she reignMargaret Tudor, Queen of ScotsWe’re back at it again entering the Tudor era. However instead of discussing women married to Henry VIII it’s time to discuss the women unfortunate enough to be related to him. Margaret was Henry VIII older sister and a force to be reckoned with. As a young girl she was married to the king of Scot’s and spent her entire life navigating bloody Scottish politics while annoying the hell out of her brother in the process. Bloks, Moniek. “Margaret Tudor - The Thistle.” History of Royal Women, January 9, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/margaret-tudor/margaret-tudor-the-thistle/.
Cartwright, Mark. “James V of Scotlan...
2023-05-0246 min
Long may she reignZabel I, Queen of ArmeniaQueen Zabel of Armenia is a little-known, often-forgotten reigning queen due to her short life and the lack of information on her. However, in her short life, she became a very successful first queen of the Armenian crusader state but also suffered much tragedy as a child queen in a world of complex crusade politics. Join me to learn about Zabel’s complicated life. Bibliography
Alvarez, Sandra. “The Crusaders through Armenian Eyes.” Medievalists.net, July 12, 2011. https://www.medievalists.net/2011/07/the-crusaders-through-armenian-eyes/.
Encyclopedia Britannica. “Armenia,” July 26, 1999. https://www.britannica.com/place/Armenia/The-marzpans.
Avetisyan, Vigen. “The Traditional Armenian Wedding Dress.” Art-A-Tsolum, July 9, 2020. https://allinn...
2023-04-2536 min
Long may she reignMarie Pavlovna The Elder, Grand Duchess of RussiaGrand Duchess Marie has often been called the grandest of the grand duchess’s and boy did she certainly earn that title. Marie was a breath of sophisticated air to the Russian court and she kept her composure even in hardships like the Russian Revolution. Join me to learn about her fascinating life. Bloks, Moniek. “Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - ‘A Grand Duchess to Her Fingertips.’” History of Royal Women, June 12, 2020. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin-a-grand-duchess-to-her-fingertips/.
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.” Wikipedia, November 18, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchess_Marie_of_Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
———. “Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schweri...
2023-04-0435 min
Long may she reignIngeborg of Denmark, Queen of FranceIngeborg of Denmark probably thought her life wouldn’t amount to much until she scored the marriage alliance of a lifetime with the King of France, but less than a few days after her wedding, her new husband was demanding a divorce, and Ingeborg would spend the next few decades of her life defending her place as the rightful Queen of France!
Bibliography
Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Canute VI of Denmark.” Wikipedia, December 10, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canute_VI_of_Denmark.
———. “Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of France.” Wikipedia, December 9, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingeborg_of_Denmark,_Queen_of_France#cite_note...
2023-03-2236 min
Long may she reignAbigail AdamsAbigail Adams is often a name heard after you mention her husband John Adams but she was so much more than the wife of a president. Abigail was a forward thinking woman who wanted better for her children and was staunch abolitionist. Join me and my first ever podcast collab guests Aubrey and Emily of the National Treasure Hunt podcast to hear the story of this amazing woman. Abigail Adams – History’s Women.” Accessed December 15, 2022. https://historyswomen.com/early-america/abigail-adams/.
“Abigail Adams Biography :: National First Ladies’ Library.” Accessed December 15, 2022. http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=2.
The White House. “Abigail Smith Ad...
2023-03-0749 min
Long may she reignEmpress Zewditu of EthiopiaAs African countries go, Ethiopia has always been a place I have known very little about, but I was fascinated to find that the country's ancient monarchy has had just one women rule independently. Empress Zewditu is incredibly underrated in her own country and in world history so I feel as if it is time to bring her story alive and learn all about Ethiopia’s only female ruler! Bloks, Moniek. “Empress Taytu of Ethiopia - The Founder of Addis Ababa.” History of Royal Women, October 14, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/taytu-of-ethiopia/empress-taytu-of-ethiopia-the-founder-of-addis-ababa/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Araya Selassie Yohannes.” Wikipedia, September...
2023-02-2232 min
Long may she reignAnna May WongIf you don’t know who Anna May Wong your missing out on by far one of the most interesting Hollywood stars I have ever read about. Anna was a second generation Chinese American who came from humble beginnings to become one of the most popular Asian actresses of her time. Anna faced a great amount of racism and typecasting in her career but persevered and made a truly great name for herself that is only recently being recognized. Come join me to learn about her life and work on today’s episode. Works Cited
Alexander, Kerri Lee. Biography: Anna May...
2023-02-0735 min
Long may she reignIsabella Monctezuma (Tecuichpoch Ichcaxochitzin)The fall of the Aztecs and the rise of the Spanish in Mexico was a traumatic experience for the people that lived it, especially for Isabella Montezuma. Isabella, originally born as Tecuichpoch Ichcaxochitzin, was the most beloved daughter of Emperor Montezuma, but her life all came crashing down when the Spanish arrived. For the next few decades of her life, Isabella strives to conform to the new society forced on her and watches six husbands come and go throughout her lifetime. Come join me to learn about the life of the last Aztec empress. Works Cited The Last Mexica Princess (2...
2023-01-2439 min
Long may she reignQueen Fredegrund of NeustriaQueen Fred has a nasty reputation in history, from accusations of murder to a blood feud with her sister-in-law that lasted decades, and an infamous fight with her daughter, Fred, has been through the wringer. But was she really as bad as we think she is? Kinda. However, in this house, we support women's wrongs; join me and my bestie Lindsay in my season five premiere to talk about this badass dark ages queen.
Brunhilda of Austrasia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 June 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunhilda_of_Austrasia. “Chilperic I.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 Aug. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilperic_I. “Chlothar...
2023-01-101h 00
Long may she reignLucrezia BorgiaLucrezia Borgia has gone down In history with a pretty bad rep. From murder accusations to incest accusations, this girl never gets a break. In reality, Lucrezia was a political pawn used by her father to establish her low-key Italian mobster family. In today’s episode, see how this little girl went from an irrelevant illegitimate child to a reported murderer and Italian Duchess. 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Infamous Facts About Lucrezia Borgia, The Black Widow Of Rome.” Factinate, 25 Feb. 2022, www.factinate.com/people/facts-lucrezia-borgia/. Adhamy, Amir. “Lucrezia Borgia: Is Her Bad Reputation Deserved?” Lucrezia Borgia: Is Her Bad Reputation...
2022-10-0635 min
Long may she reignNanyehi ( Nancy Ward)Nanyehi is perhaps one of the most impressive leaders I have ever come across. As a teenager she lept into battle while her husband was shot down and under the Cherokee title of “ Beloved Woman” tried to negotiate the independence of her people from increasing European incursions onto their land. Come listen to her incredible story on today’s episode! Works Cited
“Attakullakulla.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attakullakulla.
Lashley, Larry J, et al. “Nancy Ward.” History of American Women, 2 Apr. 2017, www.womenhistoryblog.com/2008/11/nanyehi-nancy-ward.html.
“Life Story: Nanyehi Nancy Ward.” Women & the American Story, 18 June 2021, wams.nyhistory.org/sett...
2022-09-2236 min
Long may she reignQueen Salote Tupou III of TongaQueen Salote started out as an unlikely heir to the throne of Tonga. Her parent's marriage was unpopular with the people, so Salote grew up isolated and ignored until she ascended the throne as a young teenager who was determined to be the best queen she could be. It was through her efforts in Tonga and abroad during WWII that Tonga began to prosper and rise on the international stage. Making Salote one of the most popular rulers in Tongan history. Come listen to the story of this iconic Pacific Queen who fought for women's rights, the culture of Tonga...
2022-09-0748 min
Long may she reignMary “The Rich” Duchess of BurgundyMary duchess of burgundy was perhaps one of the most eligible bachelorettes of her time. She had one of the most desirable inheritances in Europe and she yet she managed to marry for love but is sadly overshadowed by her husband Maximillian. In her time as duchess she effectively lead her people against invaders and increased the wealth of her land becoming known as the rich duchess. Come and learn about this fascinating woman who would end up being the mother of the Hapsburg dynasty. Anderson, Natalie. “The Women around an Emperor: Mary of Burgundy.” Medievalists.net, 19 Jan. 2018, www.medievalists.net...
2022-08-2742 min
Long may she reignAlice RooseveltAlice Roosevelt was by far one of the most iconic first daughters to enter the White House. Alice started off life partially orphaned and raised in an environment with a domineering stepmother. She would go on to cause scandal after scandal, from smoking on the White House roof to scaring people with her pet snake. Alice was a true American princess and an absolute icon. Special thanks to @lilencius for my intro
“Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Apr. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Hathaway_Lee_Roosevelt.
“Alice Roosevelt Longworth.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Apr. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Roosevel...
2022-08-0935 min
Long may she reignHurrem Sultan (Roxalana)Throughout the history of the Ottoman Empire many influential women have lobbied for power and influence over the sultans but few did it better than Hurrem Sultan. Originally born somewhere in Poland and captured into slavery Hurrem worked her way up to becoming the beloved wife of the empire’s most powerful Sultan. Works Cited
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4, Lyndsey Jenkins January, and Lyndsey Jenkins. “Hurrem Sultan as the First Haseki of the Ottoman Empire by Zhara Adal.” Women's History Network, 17 Dec. 2021, womenshistorynetwork.org/hurrem-sultan-as-the-first-haseki-of-the-ottoman-empire-by-zhara-adal/.
Afyoncu, Erhan. “Origin of Hürrem Sultan Still Hotly Debated in 21st C...
2022-07-2731 min
Long may she reignAnna of KyivAnna of Kyiv is a relatively obscure French queen but she is by far one of my favourite. She started out as the daughter of the most powerful man in the east and upon marrying the king of France she brought Kyiv style to the drab French court and is still the only Ukrainian or Russian princess to marry into the French Royal family. Come learn about her fabulous and scandalous life on today’s episode! Anne of Kiev.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Apr. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Kiev#cite_note-:2-4.
“Anne of Kiev.” Order of Medieval Women, www.medi...
2022-07-1231 min
Long may she reignMartha WashingtonOf all the women who influenced early America, no one has been more iconic than Martha Washington. As a young woman, it’s unlikely she would have dreamt of having such a large part in America’s future. However, she had the burden of being the first, First Lady and setting a precedent for all the women who would come after her. Come learn about the fascinating life of America’s first, First Lady. Biography of Martha Washington.” Ushistory.org, Independence Hall Association, www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/martha.html. Edited by Ashlee Anderson | 2018. “Martha Washington.” National Women's History Museum, www.womenshi...
2022-06-3035 min
Long may she reignCatherine of ValoisMany people remember the great English king, Henry V and his many accomplishments but few people remember his French wife Catherine of Valois. Catherine grew up in a turbulent time for France with her mentally ill father on the throne and basically becoming a teen war bride. However after her husband’s death she would take her life into her own hands and found the great Tudor dynasty with her scandalous second marriage. Join me to talk about one of my favourite mediaeval queens. Works Cited
Catherine of Valois, www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/plantagenet_36.html.
Abernethy, Susan. “Catherine De Valois, Quee...
2022-06-1442 min
Long may she reignEmpress WuOut of thousands of years of Chinese history only one women managed to rule China independently. Wu has been written off as a power hungry usurper but she was also one of China’s best rulers and did many great things for the country. Join me and my bestie Lindsey to uncover the life of China’s only Empress. Bibliography
Magazine, Smithsonian. "The Demonization of Empress Wu." Smithsonian.com. August 10, 2012. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/.
Mark, Emily. "Wu Zetian." World History Encyclopedia. April 29, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/Wu_Zetian/.
"Wu Zetian." Wikipedia. April 16, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zeti...
2022-05-3143 min
Long may she reignCatherine ParrAs we finally make it to the end of the six queens series, we finally get to talk about the one the only Catherine Parr. Catherine Parr gets very little attention as Henry VIII's sixth and final Queen. She is most often remembered as the one who nursed Henry at the end and managed to keep her head, but she is so much more. Catherine was an intelligent woman who was incredibly cultured and a Queen that England should be proud of, so join me to talk about her incredible life. Works Cited “Catherine Parr.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Feb. 2022, en.wiki...
2022-05-1742 min
Long may she reignTamar, King of GeorgiaIn a first on the long may she reign podcast we will be covering my first ever female king. Tamar was nothing but a child when she became the first female ruler of the country of Georgia but in her time on the throne she revolutionized a country and took charge of her destiny. Come learn about the fascinating life of this podcasts first female King. Works Cited
“Bagrationi Dynasty.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagrationi_dynasty.
“Burdukhan of Alania.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Oct. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burdukhan_of_Alania.
“David Soslan.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 8 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia...
2022-05-0335 min
Long may she reignMarie Thérése Part 2Marie Thérése has been through more than than your average seventeen year old girl. In less than six years she has lost her entire family and is now an exile from her home land. She will spend the rest of her life trying to make France pay for what they did to her family and she will even become Queen herself. Tune in to find out how she became the 20 minute Queen of France. Works Cited
Narrative of Marie-Thérèse De France, Duchesse D'Angoulême., digital.library.upenn.edu/women/wormeley/princess/princess-3.html.
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2022-04-1924 min
Long may she reignMarie Thérèse of France, Part 1Many people know the story of Marie Antoinette the tragic last Queen of France but very few people know the story of her daughter Marie Thérèse. Marie grew up in a life of extreme privilege with two dotting parents and a close relationship with her siblings that was violently taken away by the revolution. Join me for the first half of her life. Works Cited
Narrative of Marie-Thérèse De France, Duchesse D'Angoulême., digital.library.upenn.edu/women/wormeley/princess/princess-3.html.
“." Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. . Encyclopedia.com. 28 Dec. 2021 .” Encyclopedia.com, Encyclopedia.com, 20 Jan. 2022...
2022-04-0533 min
Long may she reignGrace Kelly, Princess of MonacoBefore Princess Diana, Grace Kelly was the standard of going from commoner to royal princess. Grace Kelly was the IT girl of old American Hollywood and could have had a decades long successful career until she fell in love with a prince from the small nation of Monaco. Join me to learn about her rollercoaster ride of a life. Works Cited
“Grace Kelly.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Kelly.
“Grace Kelly.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Grace-Kelly.
“Grace Kelly.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 6 May 2021, www.biography.com/actor/grace-kelly.
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2022-03-2236 min
Long may she reignHarriet Tubman Part 2 (Black History Month Special!)Harriet Tubman has been through some of the worst things imaginable. Against all odds she survived slavery and helped rescue slaves from the south but now the civil war is brewing, which will cement her legacy as one of history’s most famous black women. Harriet Tubman Biography, www.harriettubmanbiography.com/harriet-tubman-biography.html.
“African Crafts Market.” Zulu Tribe, www.africancraftsmarket.com/african-tribes/ashanti-people.html.
“Harriet Tubman.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman.
“Harriet Tubman.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Harriet-Tubman.
“Harriet Tubman.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 11 Aug. 2021, www.biography.com/activi...
2022-03-0821 min
Long may she reignHarriet Tubman Part 1 ( Black History Month Special!)Harriet Tubman is perhaps one of the most famous black women in history. She was a conductor on the Underground Railroad after escaping slavery and a general during the civil war. However before all that she was just a woman who dreamed about the day she would be free. Join me for the first part of her life. Works Cited
Harriet Tubman Biography, www.harriettubmanbiography.com/harriet-tubman-biography.html.
“African Crafts Market.” Zulu Tribe, www.africancraftsmarket.com/african-tribes/ashanti-people.html.
“Harriet Tubman.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman.
“Harriet Tubman.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica...
2022-02-2228 min
Long may she reignPhillis Wheatley ( Black History Month Special!)Phillis Wheatley was the first African American to publish poetry but she was so much more then a poet. At a young age she was taken into slavery and ended up in America during one of its most turbulent wars and earned her freedom thanks to her writing talents. Join me as we learn more about her fascinating life! Works Cited
Poets.org, Academy of American Poets, poets.org/poet/phillis-wheatley.
Wheatley, John, collections.dartmouth.edu/occom/html/ctx/personography/pers0572.ocp.html.
Ali, Charlotte Zobeir. “Five Enchanting Poems by Phillis Wheatley, the First African American Published Poet.” Medium, La Bibl...
2022-02-0832 min
Long may she reignNefertitiNefertiti was one of Egypt’s most powerful consorts. Despite coming from relative obscurity she ended up being the wife of one of Egypt most controversial pharaoh’s and helped start a religious revolution. Come join me and my friend Isabella to talk about this amazing Queen. Works Cited
-, Alen S, et al. “Marriage in Ancient Egypt.” Short History Website, 22 Feb. 2019, www.shorthistory.org/ancient-civilizations/ancient-egypt/marriage-in-ancient-egypt/.
“Akhenaten.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Dec. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhenaten.
“Ancient Egypt.” Ducksters, www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/womens_roles.php.
“Ancient Egyptian Wedding Customs.” History for Kids, 3 Jan. 2020, www.historyforkids.net/ancient-egyptian...
2022-01-2532 min
Long may she reignCatherine HowardNext in my six queens series we finally make it to wife number five Catherine Howard. Many remember Catherine as a frivolous pretty teenager who made the dumb mistake of cheating on Henry VIII but she was so much more then that. Catherine was a child thrust into a world of politics that she couldn’t begin to understand and she does not deserve the reputation she has. Works Cited
“Appearance of Catherine Howard - Fifty Shades of Catherine Howard.” Google Sites, sites.google.com/site/fiftyshadesofcatherinehoward/appearance-of-catherine-howard.
“Catherine Howard.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Dec. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Howard.
“Catherine Ho...
2022-01-1143 min
Long may she reignJulia the ElderJulia the Elder was the original daddies girl. When she was just eleven years old her father suddenly became the most powerful man in the world making her a pawn in her father’s games but Julia was no pawn. Julia was an independent minded Roman women who did not want to stay home and weave. It is because of her that Rome was given some of its strongest female leaders but even Julia failed to play the complicated Game of Thrones and it cost her everything. Come join me to learn about the daughter of Augustus. Works Cited
Julia th...
2021-12-2142 min
Long may she reignHatshepsut, Pharaoh of EgyptHatshepsut was the first women to ever rule Egypt independently, but being the first comes with consequences. For a very long time she has been thought of the evil vindictive stepmother who stole the throne for her stepson. However in reality she was a capable ruler and a powerhouse of the ancient world. Works Cited
“Ancient Egyptian Schools for Kids - Fun Facts.” History for Kids, 6 Feb. 2020, www.historyforkids.net/egyptian-school.html.
Barger, Brittani. “Foremost of Noble Ladies - Hatshepsut.” History of Royal Women, 12 June 2020, www.historyofroyalwomen.com/hatshepsut/foremost-noble-ladies-hatshepsut/.
“Hatshepsut.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Oct. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatshepsut.
“Hatshepsut.” E...
2021-12-0732 min
Long may she reignJuana I of Castile, Part 2Juana was never meant to be Queen of Castile but after the tragic deaths of her two siblings she is on her way home to be named heir but this life won’t be easy. Her husband is determined to take over and her father is hungry for power it’s from this Juana will one day be known as Spain’s mad Queen. Works Cited
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Unhinged Facts About Joanna Of Castile, The Mad Queen.” Factinate, 25 Sept. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-joanna-of-castile-mad-queen/.
Ann Foster. “Juana of Castile: The Real Story Of Spain's Mad Queen.” Ann Foster, 26 Nov...
2021-11-2330 min
Long may she reignJuana I of Castile, Part 1Juana is known throughout history as the mad Spanish Queen but she didn’t start out that way. Juana was born into a life of immense privilege as the daughter of the worlds two most powerful monarchs. She was married off as a teen to a man who treated her like garbage and is one of the many reasons she has the title of the mad queen. Join me for part one of Juana’s life. Works Cited
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Unhinged Facts About Joanna Of Castile, The Mad Queen.” Factinate, 25 Sept. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-joanna-of-castile-mad-queen/.
Ann Foster...
2021-11-1031 min
Long may she reignInes de CastroIt’s almost Halloween folks so it’s time to dive into another spooky lady. Ines de Castro is probably the most famous Queen of Portugal that you have never heard of. Why is that? Well she had been dead for a few years when she was declared Queen and her body may or may not have been crowned by her deranged husband. Join me as we cover the life of the corpse Queen of Portugal. Works Cited
Aboutcentro. “The Tale of Peter and Inês.” Center of Portugal, www.centerofportugal.com/article/the-tale-of-peter-and-ines/.
“Galicians.” Minority Rights Group, 6 Feb. 2021, minorityrights.org/minoritie...
2021-10-2628 min
Long may she reignMarie AntoinetteAs Marie Antoinette probably never said let them eat cake because it’s (almost) my birthday yay! Today we are covering the exciting and tragic life of France’s last Queen. Marie Antoinette was just an Austrian princess thrust into the spotlight after marrying the heir to the French throne and she get’s some undeserved hate so let’s talk about it. Works Cited
History.com Editors. “Marie-Antoinette.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 9 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/topics/france/marie-antoinette.
“Louis XVI.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XVI.
Maranzani, Barbara. “What Happened to Marie Antoinette's Child...
2021-10-1247 min
Long may she reignAnne of ClevesContinuing our series on the six queens of Henry the eight we finally come to number four Anne of Cleves. Anne may have escaped Henry with her head but that doesn’t necessarily mean she lucked out. Thanks to her time as Queen, she is often remembered as Henry’s ugly wife that he divorced, but behind that stereotype is an incredible women. join me to talk about her life. Works Cited
“Anne of Cleves.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Cleves.
“Anne of Cleves: Character and Appearance.” Tudor Times, tudortimes.co.uk/people/anne-of-cleves-character-and-appearance.
“Anne of Cleves: Hen...
2021-09-2833 min
Long may she reignSofia PaleologSofia Paleolog didn’t have the easiest life. Despite growing up as a princess in the byzantine empire she ended up a war orphane and she watched her country be conquered by its enemy. Luckily as an adult she gained the opportunity to marry the Grand prince of the Rus which ended up producing Russia’s most terrible ruler and helped make Russia a world power worthy of the Roman Empire. Works Cited
“." Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. . Encyclopedia.com. 15 Apr. 2021 .” Encyclopedia.com, Encyclopedia.com, 30 May 2021, www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/sophia-byzantium-1448-1503.
“Constantine XI Palaiologos.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation...
2021-09-1439 min
Long may she reignJacquetta of Luxembourg Part 2Jacquetta of Luxembourg has defied all expectations and married for love but will her family be able to survive the hardships of the wars of the roses? Join me and Lindsey as we wrap up the incredible life of Jacquetta of Luxembourg.
John, Duke of Bedford, www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/plantagenet_63.html. (62), stephmckenzie, and steemedge (35). “Badass Women of History--Jacquetta of Luxembourg.” Steemit, steemit.com/history/@stephmckenzie/badass-women-of-history-jacquetta-of-luxembourg. “Jacquetta of Luxembourg.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Apr. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquetta_of_Luxembourg. “Jacquetta of Luxembourg.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Jacquetta-of-Luxembourg/. JuliaH, et al. “Jacquetta and Richard Woodville – Lancastrians.” The History Jar, 30...
2021-09-0836 min
Long may she reignJacquetta of Luxembourg Part 1You may not know Jaquetta of Luxembourg but I bet you know her daughter Elizabeth Woodville. Jaquetta started out as a simple princess until she was married off to the king of England’s uncle where she met the love her life and produced one of England’s most badass queens. Join me and my friend Lindsey to talk about Lizzy Woodville’s mama. Works Cited
John, Duke of Bedford, www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/plantagenet_63.html.
(62), stephmckenzie, and steemedge (35). “Badass Women of History--Jacquetta of Luxembourg.” Steemit, steemit.com/history/@stephmckenzie/badass-women-of-history-jacquetta-of-luxembourg.
“Jacquetta of Luxembourg.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Apr. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqu...
2021-08-1748 min
Long may she reignChing ShihIf someone were to ask you who the greatest pirate of all time was, you would probably answer something like Black Beard or Jack Sparrow maybe but you would be wrong. Ching Shih ruled the China sea with her fierce crew as the pirate queen of China and took out everyone who stood in her way. Join me as we learn where this fearsome pirate came from. Works Cited
Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/Tanka-people.
𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐮 “Ching Shih: A Prostitute Who Became History's Deadliest Pirate.” Medium, History of Yesterday, 25 Sept. 2020, historyofyesterday.com/ching-shih-a-prostitute-who-became-historys-deadliest-pirate-f596f7fcff23.
Banerji, Urvija. “The Ch...
2021-08-0336 min
Long may she reignJodhaa Bai of Amber (Mariam-uz-Zamani)The love story of Jodhaa and the great emperor Akbar is one of the most famous love stories to come out of India but many forget that behind the Bollywood glamour and mythos was a real relationship and that Jodhaa was one of the greatest empresses in Mughal history. Come join me as we learn about the life of this Indian Princess who’s birth name we don’t even know. 21qa\gvc?>
“Akbar.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akbar.
“Bharmal.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharmal.
Desk, India Today Web. “Jodha Bai's 474th Birth Annivers...
2021-07-2035 min
Long may she reignSally HemingsSally Hemings is most well known for being Thomas Jefferson’s “mistress” and mother to his biracial children but she was so much more then that. Sally struggled her whole life making her way through a world that did not want her because she was black and it’s an incredible story. Join me to learn about the United States unofficial black First Lady. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign: Works Cited
Danielle, Britni. “Sally Hemings Wasn't Thomas Jefferson's Mistress. She Was His Property.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 7 July 2017, www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/sally-hemings-wasnt-thomas-jeffersons-mistress-she-was-his-property/2017/07/06/db5844d4-625d-11e7-8adc...
2021-07-0635 min
Long may she reignCanada’s hidden genocide: the legacy of residential schoolsWith the discovery of the bodies of indigenous children in Kamaloops, many have been reflecting on how Canada has treated its indigenous people; and how we can remedy the pain we have caused them. For nearly a century, Canada ran horrible residential schools that still scar them as a people. On this special bonus episode we will look at what exactly they went through in these horrible institutions. Works Cited
“Canadian Indian Residential School System.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system.
“Chanie Wenjack.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 31 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanie_Wenjack.
Ian Adam...
2021-06-2114 min
Long may she reignLiliuokalani, Queen of HawaiiLiliuokalani was Hawaii’s first and last female monarch. In her short reign she managed to be one of the kingdom’s most beloved monarch’s, before the fall of her kingdom to the United States, but she wasn’t always meant to be Queen. Join me in my season three premier and learn about Hawaii’s final Queen. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign: Works Cited
Alexander, Kerri Lee. Biography: Queen Lili'uokalani, www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/queen-liliuokalani.
Daley, Jason. “Five Things To Know About Liliʻuokalani, the Last Queen of Hawaiʻi.” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 10 Nov. 2017, www.s...
2021-06-2140 min
Long may she reignCleopatra Selene IIIt’s my season two finale and it’s gonna end with a bang! When your the daughter of one of the world’s greatest love story you would figure life would be easy right? For Cleopatra Selene life was anything but easy. Orphaned at ten and raised by her captors she lived a life of murder and politics, until she got the chance to be one of the most influential women of the Augustan age. Join me and my special guest my mom, to talk about her crazy life. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign: Works Cited
“5 Fascinat...
2021-04-2754 min
Long may she reign1 Year Anniversary Q&AOn this very special bonus episode we will be celebrating one year of the Long May She Reign podcast by answering some questions from listeners. Here’s to many more years of this podcast!
2021-04-1320 min
Long may she reignMary Queen Of Scots Part 2Mary Queen of Scots has been sent home from France, the place she has know her whole life as a young widow. Now facing an uncertain future, Mary must now deal with the increasing hostility of Elizabeth I of England, and she must produce an heir to Scotland and maybe England. Join me for the conclusion of her life. Support this Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign: Essential Guide To Mary Queen of Scots (Updated 2020).” Highland Titles, 2 Mar. 2021, www.highlandtitles.com/blog/mary-queen-of-scots/#:~:text=Mary Queen of Scots was crowned at Stirling Castle on,significance for t.
“Mary of Guise.” Wikipe...
2021-04-1342 min
Long may she reignMary Queen of Scots Part 1Mary Queen of Scots is famous for many things, her rivalry with Queen Elizabeth I and for losing her head, but before all that she was just a young Scottish girl who had the unexpected destiny of being Queen in more than one country. Join me in exploring the beginnings of Mary’s fascinating life.
2021-03-3050 min
Long may she reignGrace O’MalleyHappy (almost) St Patrick’s Day for this week I thought we could dive into one of Ireland’s most prolific female pirates Grace O’Malley. She ruled the seas around Ireland for decades and should be considered a symbol of national pride in Ireland. Today we are going to unwrap her incredible story in honour of St Patrick’s Day. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “42 Swashbuckling Facts About Grace O'Malley, The Pirate Queen.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-grace-omalley-pirate/.
“First Marriage To Donal 'An Chogaidh' O' Flaherty.” The Women of Westport House...
2021-03-1636 min
Long may she reignJane SeymourJane Seymour was wife number three of Henry VIII. she’s considered boring, uninteresting and she is often swept aside for the other wives, because they were more unconventional and she did everything right. I’m here to dive into her life and find out more about Henry VIII’s favourite wife. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Tragic Facts About Queen Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Lost Love.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/42-tragic-facts-jane-seymour-queen-england/.
“In Profile: Jane Seymour.” HistoryExtra, 26 Nov. 2020, www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/kings-and-queens-in-profile-jane-seymour/.
“Jane Seymour.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/w...
2021-03-0247 min
Long may she reignSara Forbes Bonetta ( Black History Month Special)Sara Forbes Bonetta was an unlikely story in the Victorian era. As child her family was murdered, and she was taken captive by an African king, until captain Forbes saw her and rescued her. Eventually she was brought before Queen Victoria who recognized her intelligence, and agreed to sponsor her education, because of this Sara became one of the most educated and famous black women in the Victorian era, and she truly challenges our expectation of Victorian high society. Come and learn about this fascinating women on black history month. Support this Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign Cartwright, Mark. “Oy...
2021-02-1645 min
Long may she reignMatilda of FlandersMatilda of Flanders was the wife of William the conqueror and the first Queen of England to crowned separately from her husband. She often gets overshadowed by her husband and her children, but she was the literal blueprint that set the standard for Queenship in the decades after her death. Not to mention she lives in infamy as England’s shortest Queen. Come and learn about this fascinating women. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf. Matilda of Flanders., www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/normans_8.html.
(john@spartacus-educational.com), John Simkin. Spartacus Educational, Spartacus Educational, spartacus-educational.com/NORmatilda.htm.
“Adela of Fran...
2021-02-0244 min
Long may she reignMarie Leszczyńska, Queen of FranceMarie Leszczyńska was the longest serving Queen of France and the Queen who came before Marie Antoinnette. Despite an amazing story no one remembers her. She went from nobleman’s daughter to princess, then exiled princess and despite being at the bottom of list of 99 other girls, she became one of France’s most well respected queens. Join me as I talk about her story of perseverance and resilience. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
Ferrier, Lorraine. “The Little-Known Queen With the Greatest Devotion.” Www.theepochtimes.com, The Epoch Times, 24 July 2019, www.theepochtimes.com/marie-leszczynska-and-the-palace-of-versailles_2997047.html/amp.
“Fireplace Mantels See...
2021-01-1942 min
Long may she reignCharlotte of WalesCharlotte of Wales was the IT girl of regency era Britain. As the only legitimate granddaughter of George III, she was destined to be Queen one day. yet hardly anyone knows about her. Join me to learn about her life story. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
Princess Charlotte of Wales, www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/hanover_9.htm.
Cope, Rebecca. “The Fascinating Story of Princess Charlotte of Wales and Her Three German Suitors.” Tatler, Tatler, 28 May 2020, www.tatler.com/article/princess-charlotte-of-wales-and-her-three-german-suitors.
“George IV.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/George-IV.
Geri Walton. “Princess Charlotte of...
2021-01-0554 min
Long may she reignA Tudor Christmas!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! For this festive time of year I thought it might be fun to talk about how the Tudors celebrated Christmas. I’m joined by my best friend Lindsey to talk about some traditions they had and to drink some hot chocolate. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-12-2230 min
Long may she reignAnne Boleyn Part 2Anne Boleyn was the Queen who lost her head. But, she’s also the Queen that gave England one of the greatest monarchs it ever had. Henry tried to bury her legacy but it lived on far longer than he would have liked. Join me to talk about the second half of her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf References
11 things you (probably) didn't know about Anne Boleyn. (2020, October 14). Retrieved from https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/anne-boleyn-facts-elizabeth-henry-wife-birth-death/
Anne Boleyn. (2020, November 06). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Boleyn
Anne Boleyn. (2020, November 18). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.or...
2020-12-2246 min
Long may she reignAnne Boleyn Part 1Anne Boleyn is probably England’s most controversial Queen. She went from simple daughter of nobleman to replacing Henry VIII wife of twenty years. She has been called whore and a witch, but I wanna tell you the true story of Anne Boleyn, as she is not what historians make her out to be. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf References
11 things you (probably) didn't know about Anne Boleyn. (2020, October 14). Retrieved from https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/anne-boleyn-facts-elizabeth-henry-wife-birth-death/
Anne Boleyn. (2020, November 06). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Boleyn
Anne Boleyn. (2020, November 18). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.or...
2020-12-081h 02
Long may she reignRoxana of BactriaRoxana of Bactria was the wife of Alexander the Great, but that’s all she’s remembered for, she is just a footnote in Alexander’s story. Not to mention her reputation gets worse after Alexander died, but I’m going to tell the story from her point of view, because she is not what history tells us. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
7, Kidar Udar on August, et al. “Alexander The Great's India Campaign - Some Lore and Some Facts.” Indian Defence Review, 31 July 2020, www.indiandefencereview.com/alexander-the-greats-india-campaign-some-lore-and-some-facts/.
“Alexander IV.” Livius, www.livius.org/articles/person/alexander-iv/.
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2020-11-2438 min
Long may she reignPocahontas (Matoaka)Pocahontas is one of the most famous Native American women in history, she’s used in history books as the definition of a “civilized savage” but this is complete whitewashing, she was just a little girl who was stolen from her people. Join me Julia and Lindsey in discussing her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
“Chief Powhatan.” Historic Jamestowne, historicjamestowne.org/history/chief-powhatan/.
“Food and Languages.” Powhatan, nativeamericans33.weebly.com/food-and-languages.html.
From Issue: Spring 2014
Vol. 15 No. 1, et al. “Pocahontas' First Marriage: The Powhatan Side of the Story.” NMAI Magazine, www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/pocahontas-first-marriage-powhatan-side-story.
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2020-11-1054 min
Long may she reignElizabeth BathoryElizabeth Bathory is known as the Blood Countess and is considered one of history’s most prolific female serial killers. She was said to bath in the blood of virgins and she apparently could turn into bat. She is even thought to be the true inspiration for Dracula but how guilty is she of the crimes she’s accused of ? Let’s get to know this truly terrifying woman. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Elizabeth Bathory, www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabeth-bathory.htm.
Chao-Fong, Léonie. “The Blood Countess: 10 Facts About Elizabeth Báthory.” History Hit, History Hit, 19 Aug. 2020, www.historyh...
2020-10-2742 min
Long may she reignMy Family History ( Bonus Birthday Episode)It’s my birthday today! and as a special treat I thought I would give you guys a run down on how I came to be. In this episode, we are gonna go through three branches of my family tree, from immigration to Canada to the modern day. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-10-1334 min
Long may she reignQueen Claude of France, Duchess of BrittanyHappy birthday to me, it’s time to talk about Claude of France, she is a rather obscure queen of France. However she makes small cameo appearances in history all the time but no one ever talks about her since she is overshadowed by her husband Francis I. Come join me to talk about this awesome queen whom I share a birthday with. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “41 Raunchy Facts About King Francis I, Father Of The French Renaissance.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/41-raunchy-facts-about-king-francis-i-father-of-the-french-renaissance/.
“1498: French King Dies in Squalor after Bu...
2020-10-1343 min
Long may she reignElizabeth WoodvilleElizabeth Woodville is known as the commoner queen. She’s the mother of the princes in the tower but her personal story from simple English dame to Queen is a wild rollercoaster that I will talk about with my other bestie Lindsey. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “41 Scheming Facts About Elizabeth Woodville, The Commoner Queen.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-elizabeth-woodville/.
“Coronation of Elizabeth Woodville.” Meandering Through Time, meanderingthroughtime.weebly.com/wars-of-the-roses-blog/coronation-of-elizabeth-woodville.
“Elizabeth Woodville.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Woodville.
“Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492). Biography of Queen Elizabeth...
2020-09-291h 09
Long may she reignCatherine De MediciCatherine De Medici is often Villainized in history books, she’s written off as power hungry and the reason the French wars of religion got so bad. But that’s not the whole story. Today I’m joined by my bestie Jules to talk about this fascinating women. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Scandalous Facts About Catherine De Medici, The Deadly Queen Mother Of France.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/42-scandalous-facts-catherine-de-medici-deadly-queen-mother-france/.
“Catherine De' Medici.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_de'_Medici.
“Catherine De' Medici Biography.” Encyclopedia of World Biography...
2020-09-151h 13
Long may she reignCaroline Matilda of Great BritainCaroline Matilda was Queen of Denmark for five short years. in that time she managed to start a social revolution, and take a lover to escape her mentally ill husband. Join me as we discuss her crazy life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “44 Unhinged Facts About King Christian VII of Denmark, The Mad Dane.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/44-unhinged-facts-about-king-christian-vii-of-denmark-the-mad-dane/.
“Caroline Mathilde.” Caroline Matilda - Explore History - Kongelige Slotte, kongeligeslotte.dk/en/explore-history/caroline-matilda.html.
“Caroline Matilda of Great Britain.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Matilda_of_G...
2020-09-0144 min
Long may she reignAlexandra FeodorovnaAlexandra Feodorovna was the last Tsarina of Russia and perhaps one of the most tragic victims of the Russian revolution. But how did this small time German Princess become the wife of the man who ran the most powerful nation in all of Europe and Asia. Join me as we go through her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
“Alexandra Feodorovna.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 26 June 2020, www.biography.com/political-figure/alexandra-feodorovna.
DeLong, William. “How Russia's Last Queen Instigated The Russian Revolution - And Her Own Grisly Demise.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 7 June 2019, allthats...
2020-08-0949 min
Long may she reignIsabella of Castile part 2Isabella of Castile now sits on her throne but it’s precarious she’s got a war on her hands to fight for it. And she’s got a destiny to fill to become the greatest monarch the world has ever seen. Join me to talk about the end of her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited
Colonial and Aztec Codices, www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/mexcodex/aztec.htm.
The Burning of Maya Books, www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/spanish-invasion/burning-maya-books.
Ao, et al. “Isabella I of Castile: The Queen That Sponsored Columbus.” History Things, 23 Nov. 2016, historythi...
2020-08-0239 min
Long may she reignIsabella of Castile Part 1Isabella of Castile was the great warrior queen of Europe and she was just a the start of the explosion of female monarchs that would eventually come in the century after her death. She set the standard for what it meant to be Queen. Join me for the first half of her crazy life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-07-2644 min
Long may she reignCleopatra VIICleopatra is one of Egypt’s most famous queens. she goes down in history as the great beauty, who used her looks to seduce two of Rome’s most powerful men and she’s one half of the most famous couple of the time. But she’s so much more then looks, in fact she’s a lot smarter then she’s ever given credit for. Join me as we discuss her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-07-1940 min
Long may she reignLucy Maud MontgomeryLucy Maud Montgomery is probably one of Canada’s most successful authors. Her book Anne of green gables is famous worldwide and has produced several sequels, movies and most recently a tv show called Anne with an E. But how did this girl from a very small town in Canada’s smallest province become one of the worlds greatest authors? Join me as we discuss her life and how her work is relevant today. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-07-1248 min
Long may she reignEliza Schuyler-HamiltonIt’s Independence Day in America and while I’m not American myself, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the life of one of the founding mothers of America, Eliza Schuyler. She was so much more then Alexander Hamilton’s wife. She was a force to be reckoned with all on her own. join me today to discuss her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-07-0452 min
Long may she reignAnne Bonny (Pride Month Series 🏳️🌈)Anne Bonny is considered the pirate queen of the golden age of piracy, she’s an anomaly in this time period as there were very few female pirates in this time . and she may have also been secret lovers with fellow female pirate Mary Read. Join me as we dive into the life of our last pride month women. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-06-2841 min
Long may she reignFrida Kahlo ( Pride Month Series 🏳️🌈)Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico’s most renowned painters and cultural icons but her life that inspired her art work is far more tragic then you may have guessed. Join me as we discuss her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-06-2141 min
Long may she reignChristina of Sweden (Pride Month series 🏳️🌈)Christina of Sweden was one of the most flamboyant queens of her time. She took over power at just 18 and her court was one of culture and arts. But Christina is also famous for the possibility that she may have had a love for women. join me as we dive into the life of the minerva of the north. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-06-1338 min
Long may she reignLeopold and his legacy of horror on the Congo ( Special side episode)As the world is currently in the grip of black lives matter protests we are beginning to reflect on historical figures and how much they have contributed to systematic oppression. And no one is more guilty of this then Leopold II of Belgium. Join me as we talk about one of the biggest cover up of a genocide in history. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-06-1325 min
Long may she reignJosephine Baker ( Pride Month Series 🏳️🌈)Joséphine Baker was the most famous entertainer of the 1920’s. she was a civil rights activist and a World War Two spy, but what most don’t know about her is she was bisexual. Join me as we talk about her in the first episode for my pride month series. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-06-0746 min
Long may she reignPrincess Nesta of Wales.Nesta of Wales was the daughter of the last welsh king, mistress to Henry I of England and mother of the Irish Fitzgerald dynasty. She’s been called many things, Helen of Wales , seductress and Great beauty. Join me as we discuss the life of the most famous welsh princess in history. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-05-3148 min
Long may she reignSacagaweaSacagawea is one of the most famous indigenous women in America. at just sixteen she became the only woman on the Lewis and Clark expedition and she walked hundreds of miles all with her newborn son on her back. Join me as we discussed her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-05-2453 min
Long may she reignDido Elizabeth Belle LindseyDido is an elusive figure, almost a blip in history. she was the daughter of a slave and a white man, but she was raised by one of the most powerful men in England and may have been one of the reasons slavery was abolished in the British empire. join me as we dive into her life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-05-1754 min
Long may she reignDiana, Princess of WalesDiana Princess of Wales was many things to a lot of people. to the world she was a fairytale princess, to her boys she was there mother. I’m here accompanied by my own mother to talk about this amazing women and how she shaped the modern royal family today. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-05-1055 min
Long may she reignCatherine of Aragon Part 2Queen, Mother, Martyr. Catherine of Aragon was many things but being Henry’s scorned Queen was what she would forever be remembered for. Join me as we wrap up the rest of Catherine’s life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-05-041h 03
Long may she reignCatherine of Aragon Part 1Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. She is always remembered as the divorced wife who couldn’t give Henry the son he wanted, But she is so much more then that. she was a fierce queen who lived and died for her religion. Join me for the first half of Catherine’s life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-04-2755 min
Long may she reignMadame CJ WalkerMadame CJ Walker was America’s first female black millionaire, according to the Guinness world record book. But how did she go from the cotton fields of the south, to being one of the most successful women in America. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-04-2035 min
Long may she reignElizabeth of YorkElizabeth of York was the original Mrs Tudor but she’s often swept aside in history as docile wife figure. I’m here to talk about the real Elizabeth and how her turbulent childhood led to her becoming queen of England. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf
2020-04-1436 min