Half-Arsed History Episode 134: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Grandmother of Europe
Jan 17, 2021
Learn about Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful woman who shaped the history of England and France through strategic marriages, involvement in politics, and contributions to chivalry, courtly love, and maritime law. Explore her influence in the Second Crusade, her political legacy in Europe, and her enduring impact on Western history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Eleanor's Inheritance and Marriage Alliances in Medieval Europe
04:16 • 6min
Eleanor of Aquitaine in the Second Crusade
09:53 • 6min
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen Consort and Political Strategist
16:04 • 21min
Eleanor of Aquitaine's Political Legacy
36:42 • 4min
Summary and Sign-off with a Chemistry Question
40:56 • 2min