Catherine de' Medici remains the most famous female member of the Medici clan. Orphaned at a young age, Catherine survived struggles with childhood illness and eventually became the Queen consort of F...Show More
In this episode of the continuing Medici super series, Katie and Sarah follow up on the further adventures of Catherine de'Medici. Listen in and learn how the St. Bartholomew Day's massacre contribute...Show More
Join us as we take a look at the chart and life of one of the most renowned Queen's in French history, Catherine De'MediciFollow us on socials for all the latest info about the podcastfacebook.com/his...Show More
Catherine 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 ...Show More
In this classic 2010 episode of the Medici super series, Katie and Sarah follow up on the further adventures of Catherine de'Medici. Listen in and learn how the St. Bartholomew Day's massacre contribu...Show More
Today we're revisiting a 2010 episode from Katie and Sarah about Catherine de' Medici, who remains the most famous female member of the Medici clan. Orphaned at a young age, Catherine survived struggl...Show More
Hey, y'all! We are on summer break, so we asked our friend Zach from Drinks with Great Minds in History to hook us up with a great episode for your listening pleasure. Zach, much like the Queens, pair...Show More
In the ninth episode of the fourth season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of the most influential women of the 16th century, and arguably in all of history...Show More
Who is the "Wicked Italian Queen of France?" Was she wicked, was she even French? Listen to the latest episode on Catherine de Medici to find out more, as we approach the close of this season... It&...Show More
It is said that Catherine de’ Medici had dreams that came true and there was one in particular that haunted her throughout her family’s reign over the French Kingdom. In the final episode of our four-...Show More
Orphaned at just 21 days old, Catherine de Medici’s early life was every bit the storybook damsel tale. As the pawn of a wealthy Italian merchant family, she set off from Italy to marry her young husb...Show More
The relationship between Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici - the two most powerful Queens of their time - is one of the most intriguing and captivating stories of the 16th century. In this ...Show More
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The saga of Catherine de Medici continues with the death of Francis I and the ascension of Henry II and Catherine to King and Queen of France. Sidelined once again while her husband’s focus remained o...Show More
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Every villain has an origin story and this is where the Wicked and Evil Italian Queen is made: Catherine de Medici’s evolution from powerless pawn and scorned wife to master manipulator and Regent of...Show More
The relationship between Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici - the two most powerful Queens of their time - is one of the most intriguing and captivating stories of the 16th century. In this edi...Show More
The Valois Tapestries are a series of eight tapestries depicting festivities or 'magnificences' at the Court of France in the second half of the 16th century. The tapestries were worked in the Spanish...Show More
Catherine de Medici was a queen, a Medici, and Italian. But was she a poisoner and a witch, like some sources would lead you to believe? Join us this week as Alexis and Hailey discuss astrology, witch...Show More
In this week's podcast we talk to Estelle Paranque about her new book covering two amazing women from history - Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici.Estelle Paranque is an Assistant Professo...Show More
Episode 71: Boudicca, Catherine de' Medici, and Women in History This week we are talking about the history of women! Who is Boudicca, Who was Catherine de' Medici, and why do we have so many misconc...Show More
The French queen may also be at least partly responsible for starting the French Wars of Religion
Join us as we slither our way through the contentious court of Catherine de Medici’s reign with the new series on STARZ: The Serpent Queen. We don’t need Nostradamus to know you’re going to love this ...Show More
Catherine de’ Medicis was the other Florentine queen that would also leave her mark on France. Catherine and Marie de’ Medicis are often mixed up and we hope we can help you tell the two apart like a ...Show More
Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Estelle Paranque about her new book, 'Blood, Fire and Gold', a joint biography of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici. Visit Dr Paranque's official website. Find out ...Show More
Kelsey and Alyssa conclude their series on Catherine de Medici.
In this episode of All Things Tudor, Dr Estelle Paranque explores the complex relationship and eerie similarities between two of the most powerful women of the time - Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medi...Show More
In this episode of All Things Tudor, Lacy Baugher Miles, entertainment editor of Paste Magazine returns to the show to examine the latest twists and turns, plots and schemes of Catherine de Medici and...Show More
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Sixteenth-century Europe was dominated by two female powerhouses: Elizabeth I of England and Catherine de Medici, the French Queen Mother. The two women had a tumultuous relationship, being sometimes ...Show More
Welcome to the first episode of the podcast, which I have shared here on Substack. Estelle Paranque is the author of a groundbreaking new dual-biography of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, powerfu...Show More
The Marriage of Princess Margot of France and Prince Henry of Navarre was supposed to bring peace between the warring Catholic and Protestant factions in France. But since we know history around...Show More
Kelsey and Alyssa continue the story of the life of Catherine de Medici. The discuss her first two regencies and how she got the nickname "The Black Queen"
Q&A on the Starz series The Serpent Queen with actor Samantha Morton. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. Eight-part series based on Leonie Frieda's book "Catherine de Medici: Renaissance...Show More
INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 21:00 Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, two of the most powerful women in European History, both brilliant, bold, powerful and complex, two. women who shaped the 16th cen...Show More
Catherine de Medici supposedly had a "stable of whores" to do her political bidding called the Flying Squadron. But was it real or just another lie about a foreigner queen? Join us for our second Cath...Show More
The reign of Francis II was characterized by further religious tensions, as Protestants try to kidnap the king at court. However, the young king's death leads to Charles IX on the throne, and Catherin...Show More
Part 2 on the Catherine de' Medici series! This week Alyssa and Kelsey discuss Catherine's groom Henry and his tragic childhood, Catherine's fertility troubles and how her life in France unfolded afte...Show More
As promised, we talk about the CW show Reign. What did they do right? (Spoilers - almost nothing.) What did they get wrong? Plus, we discuss the real Catherine de Medici and some poison dresses.
Today in 1560, Mary, Queen of Scots, became a widow for the first time when her husband, King Francis II of France, died, age 15. He died of an infection from his ear, and his brother Charles succeede...Show More
Historian Robert Poole visits Lancaster Castle, scene of the dramatic 1612 trials of the Pendle witches. Meanwhile, we're joined by Nancy Goldstone whose latest book delves into the turbulent relation...Show More
The ladies dig into the premiere of Starz's newest female-fronted historical drama The Serpent Queen, which tells the story of Catherine de Medici on her own terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...Show More
M discusses Catherine de Medici, the "black queen" of France. Her long life was filled with scandal from beginning to end, including the event she was most notoriously involved in: the infamous St. Ba...Show More
This week's episode explores a woman whose self-preservation was much more pragmatic than it was optimistic: Diane de Poitiers, royal mistress to King Henry II of France (among many other things.)
Henry II was born in 1519 and married the powerful Catherine de Medici in 1533. Henry loved women, jousting, and hunting in that order. We go over the events surrounding the tragic death of Henry in a...Show More