Welcome to our last queen of season 7, Evita aka Eva Perón.
Eva Peron is probably one of the most famous names to come out of Argentina. We know she's controversial! But, before she was Evita, she was an insecure little girl from a small town. Life was not easy, but our girl made the best out of life. In this episode we'll talk her humble beginnings and see ... Show More
Sep 16
Mary I of England (Part 1)
Before she became Mary I of England, the queen history remembers as “Bloody Mary,” Mary Tudor was Henry VIII’s beloved only daughter. Born to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon in 1516, Mary grew up ridiculously educated, wildly privileged, and fully expecting to become a queen. ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2
Eleanor of Aquitaine with Right Answers Mostly
Eleanor of Aquitaine was Queen of France, Queen of England, Duchess of Aquitaine, mother to Richard the Lionheart and King John, and one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages. While we get our Season 10 premiere ready, we’re sharing Katy’s visit to Right Answers Mostly, w ... Show More
59m 11s
Aug 2023
Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady
Eva Perón was a woman who beat the odds to become an inspiration to the people of Argentina. While powerful and popular, in hindsight, she was also complicated and controversial. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookSupport the show: https://www.aljaze ... Show More
45m 53s
Sep 2024
495. Evita: The Rise of General Perón (Part 2)
An admirer of Hitler and Mussolini, Colonel Perón rose through the ranks during the 1943 military coup in Argentina. Following a disastrous earthquake in 1944, Perón crossed paths with Eva at a fundraising event. Now a successful radio actress, Eva was 20 years his junior but bec ... Show More
52m 30s
Sep 2024
497. Evita: Death of a Martyr (Part 4)
The workaholic mother of a nation, Evita’s health deteriorates and she faints at a public event. A self-proclaimed martyr, she seems to be willing to die for Perón and Perónism, and her supporters see her passion. As she continues her public work, her supporters call for her to r ... Show More
45m 56s
Sep 2024
498. Evita: The Mystery of the Missing Body (Part 5)
After lying in state in an open casket, Evita’s corpse is taken down to a secret laboratory in the basement. And as the Argentinian Victor Frankenstein, Dr Ara, busily embalms her body, her ghost continues to haunt the nation. Sightings of her face are reported in obscure places ... Show More
55m 22s
May 2022
Eva Longoria on Defying Expectations
As a kid, Eva Longoria dreamed of being a professional volunteer one day. Her mother’s response? That’s not a job, sweetie. Instead, she was a Texas pageant queen, became a headhunter, and moved to LA. And despite knowing no one in Hollywood when she first arrived, Eva became a h ... Show More
36m 34s