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Sep 2024
57m 38s

Katherine of Aragon: Shaping the Future ...

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
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I'm thrilled to welcome the incredible Dr. Emma Cahill Marron back to the podcast! This time, we're diving into the life of Katherine of Aragon and exploring how her influence helped shape the Tudor court. We even had a fascinating revelation: Katherine and other formidable women of her era were true pioneers of marketing! --

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Credits:

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron

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