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Inês de Castro and Pedro I of Portugal

Jan 25, 2017
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Inês de Castro
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Pedro I of Portugal
In this podcast, Inês de Castro and Pedro I of Portugal's forbidden love affair is explored, including the murder plot against Inês. The aftermath of the murder leads Pedro I to seek justice and revenge, earning him the nickname Pedro the Cruel. The podcast also discusses Pedro's elaborate marble tomb and the blurring of the story of Inês and Pedro I over the centuries.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Corpse Bride of Portugal
02:42 • 9min
3
Dealing with the Problem
11:47 • 2min
4
Pedro I's Pursuit of Justice and Revenge
13:58 • 7min
5
Pedro's Tomb and Sponsors
20:30 • 3min
6
The Blurred Story of Inês de Castro and Pedro I
23:07 • 11min