In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half.
Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more.
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Oct 14
Anne Bonny & Mary Read: Pirate Queens with Greg Jenner (You're Dead to Me)
We've got a VERY special guest aboard the Queens ship! Greg Jenner, historian, author, and host of the BBC's You're Dead to Me, joins Katy and Nathan to discuss two of the most infamous women of the Golden Age of Piracy: Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Were Anne and Mary besties? Lover ... Show More
53m 7s
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
Jul 2024
The Princess Diana Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
<p>PART ONE OF TWO!!! Much like Lord of the Rings or Wicked or Breaking Dawn.</p><br><p>Our Princess Diana saga continues as we cover Princess Diana's engagement and early marriage. We also experiment with new, fun, podcast dynamics, such as eating candy directly into the microph ... Show More
56m 34s
Jul 2024
Season 5 | 4. Long Live the Queen
While Edward II mourns, his young Queen Isabella steps into the spotlight. She provides her husband with both an heir and the holiday of a lifetime, as they go to visit her father in France. While Edward finally starts to show some talent for ruling, Isabella’s actions in France ... Show More
28m 2s