Queens Podcast History's Mysteries: St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
In this episode of History’s Mysteries, we’re diving into one of the bloodiest and most debated events in early modern Europe: the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
Thousands of French Protestants were brutally murdered in August 1572, after what was supposed to be a royal wedding that symbolized peace. Historians have argued for centuries about who was responsible — and today, we’re asking the big question:
Did Catherine de Medici order it?
This episode blends historical analysis, feminist storytelling, and intuitive tarot reading to look at Catherine de Medici not as a caricature, but as a complex political operator navigating power, survival, and legacy in a brutal era.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:47 History's Mysteries Series Overview
01:36 Meet Tandy: The Wellness Witch
03:38 The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
10:40 Catherine de' Medici's Role in the Massacre
11:44 Tarot Reading: Did Catherine Call for the Murder?
15:35 Card 1: The Seven of Cups
17:33 Strategic Planning and Power Dynamics
23:38 Card 2: Four of Wands
24:47 The Gloves Are Off: A Violent Message
26:21 Catherine de Medici's Disconnect and Strategy
38:03 Card 3: The Hierophant Card
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