Stories from history are not kind to Queen Ranavalona of the Kingdom of Imerina. They call her bloodthirsty, mad, a "female Caligula." People were killed under her rule—lots of them, and cruelly. But "madness" doesn't tell the whole story. Ranavalona was a canny political leader, protecting her kingdom from the insurrection of imperialism for her entire 33-y ... Show More
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Husbands of the Scottish Queen
<p>Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots, was murdered under mysterious circumstances. How Mary reacted, and what happened next, would lead to her undoing.</p> <p><strong>Support Noble Blood:</strong></p> <p>— <a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales ... Show More
45m 39s
Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 2 of 2 (Repeat)
To mark the passing of the Queen, Noiser brings you this episode from the archive of Short History Of…
As the Queen’s family life became more complex, the relationship between palace and press intensified. But balancing the need for security and privacy against her very public re ... Show More
54m 38s
Nov 2011
Sisi: The Empress of Austria and Her Cult of Beauty
<p>Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, is often considered the public's "favorite" member of the Habsburgs. She only reluctantly carried out her duties, but her murder created an outcry across Europe -- and the story doesn't end there.</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More
30m 4s
Sep 2021
Was Lagertha the Female Viking Pirate Real?
Valkyrie, she-warrior, pirate, shield-maiden – whatever the name you call her, stories about strong women including Lagertha are mentioned in lore dating centuries back. But, as we'll see, history can get in the way of itself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear ... Show More
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