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Eleanor's posh childhood
- Eleanor of Aquitaine's childhood was privileged, growing up in the medieval castle.
- Rachel Parris jokes about her similar upbringing in Leicester.
The Anarchy in England
- In 1135, King Henry I of England died, causing a succession crisis known as The Anarchy.
- Stephen of Blois usurped the throne from the rightful heir, Empress Matilda.
Louis' Unexpected Ascension
- Louis, Eleanor's first husband, became heir unexpectedly after his brother Philip's death.
- Philip died when his horse tripped over a pig, a humorous anecdote in the podcast.