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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Mar 6
Bonus: History Chicks History
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, and Women's History Month during all of March, we have a short message for you all. We couldn't possibly narrow down one or even 31 women to honor this month, so we'll keep honoring as many as we can, 12 months a year, just lik ... Show More
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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
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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
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May 2024
Cleopatra | Bling...and Bloodshed | 3
Cleopatra emerges victorious after a series of battles and sets sails across Egypt. She dazzles another great Roman, Mark Antony. But will her political ambitions be helped or hindered by him?Join Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supp ... Show More
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Apr 2024
Cleopatra | A Taste for Betrayal | 1
Cleopatra is born into a life of luxury - and violence. Beautiful and brilliant, the young queen of Egypt is still a teenager when she ascends the throne - but it's not long before she's betrayed by those closest to her. Join Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer ... Show More
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May 2024
Cleopatra | The Courageous Queen | 2
Cleopatra's future hangs in the balance, but there is one person who could change her fate. He is Julius Caesar, the most powerful man in the world - and he's come to Egypt. If only she can convince him of her worth. Join Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adv ... Show More
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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
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