Andrée Aelion Brooks

In this engaging discussion, Andrée Aelion Brooks, a journalist and author, dives into the remarkable life of Doña Gracia Nasi, a 16th-century Jewish figure. She explores Doña Gracia's rise from a wealthy converso family to becoming a powerful banker and advocate for Jewish refugees. The conversation touches on her escape from persecution, her influential network in Antwerp, and her eventual sanctuary in the Ottoman Empire. Brooks also highlights the historical neglect of Doña Gracia and her contributions, giving listeners a fresh perspective on this fascinating historical figure.