When we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire has gone down in history as Ibrahim the Mad, soooo.....
Kosem, a woman who redefined 'boss lady' in the Ottoman Empire, foun ... Show More
Apr 22
Caroline of Brunswick part 1
In this episode of Queens Podcast, we dive into the chaotic early life of Caroline of Brunswick, the future Princess of Wales and one of the most controversial royal figures of the Regency era. Raised in isolation in the Duchy of Brunswick, Caroline’s childhood was anything but t ... Show More
48m 36s
Jan 2024
92. Soliman le magnifique
<p>Soliman Ier, connu sous le nom de Soliman le Magnifique, est sans conteste l'un des plus grands sultans de l'Empire ottoman. </p><p><br></p><p>Son règne de 46 ans, de 1520 à 1566, est le plus long de tout l’empire ottoman. Il en représente aussi l'apogée, tant sur le plan terr ... Show More
14m 58s
Aug 2021
149: The Men Who Controlled Tutankhamun
Maya, Ay, Horemheb, and others. The men who served King Tut'ankhamun were unusually prominent and powerful. The Overseer of the Treasury (Maya), the Supreme General (Horemheb) and the highest courtier (Ay) may have divided power among themselves. Why were they so powerful? The yo ... Show More
52m 8s