Estelle Paranque
Historian specializing in 16th and 17th century Europe and queenship. Author of The Incredible Blood, Fire and Gold, the story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici.
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May 23, 2025 • 28min
Catherine de’ Medici (Radio Edit)
Historian Estelle Paranque joins comedian Shaparak Khorsandi to discuss the fascinating life of Catherine de’ Medici, the powerful queen of France. Orphaned and raised by a pope, Catherine's tumultuous marriage and political maneuvers shaped French history. The chilling connection between her and Nostradamus reveals prophecies impacting her reign. They explore her misunderstood legacy amid the chaos of the French Wars of Religion, highlighting her sacrifices and influence on Europe through strategic marriages.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 58min
Catherine de’ Medici: the real Serpent Queen of France
Join Dr. Estelle Paranque, an expert on 16th-century royal history, and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi as they unravel the life of Catherine de' Medici, the 'Serpent Queen' of France. They explore her dramatic rise from an orphaned child to a powerful queen mother amidst love affairs and religious turmoil. Discover her complex relationships, including her ties with Diane de Poitiers, and hear about her strategic political maneuvers during the French Wars of Religion. The episode balances insightful history with humor, revealing Catherine's misunderstood legacy.
Jun 18, 2024 • 32min
Anne Boleyn: a modern woman?
Historian Estelle Paranque sheds new light on Anne Boleyn, exploring her ambitions, relationships with influential women, struggles with power, and tragic downfall in a society with limited female agency.
