You're Dead to Me Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)
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Apr 19, 2024 Dr Julia Leikin and comedian David Mitchell discuss Catherine the Great's life, challenging popular myths. Topics include her childhood, marriage to Peter III, coup for power, military conquests, and domestic policy reforms. The podcast offers a humorous and insightful look at this fascinating historical figure.
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Catherine's Early Life
- Catherine the Great, originally named Sophie, grew up in Germany.
- She was selected as the best possible wife for Peter, the heir to the Russian throne.
Catherine's Spine Curvature
- Catherine had a curvature of the spine treated with a harness and folk remedies.
- One unusual remedy involved being rubbed with a maid's saliva, overseen by a hangman.
Peter III's Character
- Peter III, Catherine's husband, was immature, enjoying childhood games and being cruel to animals.
- He once held a court-martial for a rat that chewed on his toy soldier, ending in a hanging.