We annotate the 2006 movie "Marie Antoinette", directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst as the ill-fated Queen of France. In part 1, 14 year-old Archduchess Maria Antonia leaves Austria for her new life; a bewildering problem in the bedroom prevents her from meeting some vital expectations.
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Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: A 70 Year Reign
Queen Elizabeth II appointed 15 Prime Ministers and witnessed 18 general elections, 13 government referendums, three minority governments, and one coalition.
Each Prime Minister enormously valued her experience and wisdom in their meetings with her.
From Winston Churchill to Liz ... Show More
33m 35s
Sep 2022
America Ought to Get Herself A King
The British monarch reigns as the United Kingdom’s head of state, while war and taxes are carried out by the head of government, its Prime Minister. Meanwhile, in the United States of America, the President is both. In this episode we explore the nature and benefits of ceremonial ... Show More
58 m