Never before have we covered a woman with such far reaching influence. This determined woman began by pulling off a coup, then branched out into such far reaching endeavors as the Spanish Inquisition, the settlement of the Americas, and transforming the queen (in chess and in life) into the most powerful piece on the board.
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Apr 2019
Queen Isabella of Spain and the End of the Reconquista
<p>Queen Isabella of Castile was the greatest of the state-building rulers of the late Middle Ages. During her rule, she sent Columbus to America, married Ferdinand of Aragon to launch modern Spain, and finished the centuries-long Reconquista, ending centuries of Muslim rule in I ... Show More
52m 34s
Apr 2019
The Spanish Inquisition, the Expulsion of the Jews, and the Rise of Spain
<p>Queen Isabella of Castile was one of the great state-building monarchs of the later Middle Ages, but state-building had a dark side: the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews, and the beginnings of a decades-long war that would consume western Europe for three generat ... Show More
48m 49s
Oct 2022
The Queen of Clean | Yes, Prime Minister | 3
<p>Mary finds an ally in the most powerful person in the country - Margaret Thatcher. But how long will their allegiance last?</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.&nb ... Show More
50m 11s
Apr 2022
Spy Cops | The Other Women | 3
<p>Amy has finally exposed Mark for being an undercover police officer. But when she finds out she isn't his only victim she joins a crusade to take down the Metropolitan Police.</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ... Show More
43m 57s