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Catherine Parr has survived Henry VIII... but now what? That is not where her story ends. In this last episode of season 8, we wrap up our Catherine Parr series with a dive into her life as Dowager Queen. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Explicit Content Warning 00:34 Season Eight Finale Kickoff 01:33 Patreon Shoutouts and Summer Break Plans 03:36 Catherine Parr's Life After Henry VIII 08:24 Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour's Secret Romance 14:43 The Scandalous Marriage of Catherine and Thomas 19:10 Court Politics and Rivalries 21:29 Anne Stanhope's Petty Drama 24:32 Catherine Parr's Joyful Return to Chelsea Manor 30:09 Thomas Seymour's Creepy Behavior 35:17 Catherine Parr's Final Days 45:06 Legacy of Catherine Parr Some sources: ⁠Elizabeth Norton's book ⁠ ⁠https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/⁠ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are bringing you a chat with our friends from Even the Royals. We’re throwing it back to high school and dishing out some superlatives — with a royal twist of course. Who’s the most rebellious royal? Which couple gets the sweetest love story? And who will be crowned our most devious schemer? We are joined by Brooke and Aricia (if you haven't checked out their show, it's a must!) - with each of us bringing a custom cocktail for some of our favorite ladies Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to continue the story of the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. Some sources: Elizabeth Norton's book https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠Patreon⁠, check out our⁠ merch store⁠, and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey! Easter is upon us which got me thinking of ancient lore, which brought me to the story of Lilith! This is an episode from our Patreon from 2023, but is still super interesting now! Basically, Lilith is often just remembered as Adam's first wife (of power couple Adam and Eve), but her story is so much more and probably so much OLDER than that of Adam's. Hope you enjoy! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Easter Special Announcement00:38 Introduction to Lilith01:32 Lilith in Hebrew Folklore02:50 The Alphabet of Ben Sira and Lilith's Story07:11 Lilith's Departure and Demon Babies11:02 Ancient Babylonian Connections17:33 Lilith in Various Texts and Cultures23:46 Modern Interpretations and ConclusionSome sources: The (Un)Holy Trinity : Who was Lilith Bitter Waters: The Case for Lilith Inanna and the Huluppu Tree Lilith through Times Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you believe we've finally made it to the final wife of Henry VIII? It's finally time for Catherine Parr's story! In this episode, we get to know Catherine and learn about her upbringing and her role model mother, Maude. Fun fact: Catherine Parr was named after Catherine of Aragon. So Henry VIII's last wife is named after his first wife. Neat-o. Also in this episode, we learn about Catherine's life as a country lady and how she dealt with the infamous Pilgrimage of Grace. Then, of course, we end with Henry VIII entering the chat. Enjoy! For more from us in this time period, check out our Spotify playlist, Tudor Women. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview04:07 Catherine Parr's Early Life13:05 Catherine Parr's First Marriage21:26 Life as a Widow and Second Marriage25:50 Meet Husband Number Two: Lord Latimer29:15 The Pilgrimage of Grace39:27 Moving to London44:34 Henry VIII's Search for a New Wife49:19 Catherine Parr: The Reluctant QueenSome sources: https://tudorqueen6.com/2023/03/22/the-queens-mother-lady-maud-parr/ https://www.amazon.com/Catherine-Parr-Widow-Mother-Survivor/dp/1445603837 https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/s3-49-katherine-parr/id389246402?i=1000604627907 Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Influential Women Behind Charles VII: Yolanda of Aragon, Joan of Arc, and BeyondIn this Patreon episode from 2021, we are discussing the impactful women that did so much for king Charles VII of France. He really was just kind of a "meh" king, but he had some amazing women in his life. Namely Yolande of Aragon, Joan of Arc and of course Agnes Sorel to name a few. And then we end the episode with a ghost story because the women in Charles' life don't stop being influential beyond the grave! We hope you enjoy this supplemental episode and if you want more like this, check out our patreon (linked below). 00:00 Introduction and Episode Context01:47 Charles VII's Early Life and Yolanda of Aragon04:18 Yolanda's Role in Charles VII's Rise13:40 Joan of Arc's Impact17:19 Charles VII's Reign and Marie of Anjou22:54 Marie's Pilgrimage to Spain24:07 Magdalena of Valois: A Powerful Regent28:01 Charlotte of France: The Haunting Ghost36:38 Conclusion: The Women in Charles VII's LifeSome links to check out: Queens Podcast Agnes Sorel episode Our Women of the Hundred Years War blog post Spiteful spirits blog post More on Charlotte's ghost Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy. Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII of France. We'll get into the scandal of her life along with a conspiracy theory or two. This is also a great time to revisit our episodes on Isabeau of Bavaria or Yolande of Aragon too! The episode explores whether there was a conspiracy to install Agnes as a political tool and covers her humanitarian efforts, fashion impact, and her untimely death under suspicious circumstances. Times Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer01:49 Revisiting Agnes Sorell02:34 The Cursed Episode04:37 Agnes Sorell's Scandalous Reputation06:06 Agnes Sorell's Early Life06:33 The Hundred Years' War Context10:49 Agnes Sorell's Rise to the French Court22:47 Conspiracy Theories and Political Intrigue31:01 Charles VII's Obsession with Agnes41:13 Agnes Sorell's Influence and Legacy01:00:19 The Dramatic Demise of Agnes Sorell01:07:44 The Aftermath and Historical ImpactSome sources: Vice Agnès Sorel — Fashion and Influence in the French Court Crime Reads: The Poisoning of Agnes Sorel Harlots of History Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, y'all! Today we want to introduce you to our friends at Spirits. Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore and we think you'll LOVE them like we do. In this episode, they tell us all about the Egyptian Head B in Charge, the goddess Isis. In this episode Isis does magi, brings people back from the dead, controls scorpions and MORE. Want more Spirits? Check them out at https://spiritspodcast.com/ and wherever you get your podcasts! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queens Podcast and Spirits01:50 Meet the Hosts: Amanda and Julia02:28 Diving into the Goddess Isis03:23 Isis in Egyptian Art and Symbolism08:29 Isis's Role in Egyptian Society15:31 Isis's Influence Beyond Egypt22:49 The Story of Isis and Osiris24:56 The Coffin Conspiracy25:59 The Deadly Game27:06 Osiris's Tragic Fate28:24 Isis's Grief and Determination29:11 The Resurrection of Osiris30:54 The Greek Influence37:12 Isis and the Seven Scorpions42:44 The True Name of RaQueens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are finishing up the life and times of Livia Drusilla, first (unofficial) empress of Rome. In this episodes we're going from around 17 BC to the end of her long life in 29 AD. We see Livia's reputation go from pretty good to horrible. So, y'all let us know what you think. Was she a cold blooded killer, innocent bystander or somewhere in between?Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning01:22 Fan Votes and Award Winners02:56 Livia Drusilla's Ambitions06:03 Tiberius's Struggles and Exile10:57 The Heir Crisis and Livia's Influence17:49 Augustus's Final Years and Death22:29 Augustus's Will and Livia's New Status25:37 Tiberius's Reluctant Reign27:23 Germanicus's Death and Public Outcry36:19 Livia's Final Years and LegacySome sources Power In Place - Livia, Empress of Rome Death of Drusus Queens Podcast Agrippina the Elder part 2 The Other Half Podcast The Exploress Podcast Wikipedia All three episodes in this series can be found on our websiteQueens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our continued story about the first empress of the Roman Empire, Livia Drusilla. In our last episode, we told you about a scared young woman on the run. But now, Livia is back in Rome and pulling the strings in an increasingly complicated political system. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer01:02 Recap of Livia Drusilla's Scandalous Marriage02:02 Livia's Public Image and Role in Octavian's Campaign13:04 Octavian's War with Mark Antony15:21 Octavian Becomes Augustus23:04 The Illusion of Domesticity23:39 Financial Freedom in Ancient Rome27:06 Ambitions for Her Sons32:19 Rumors and Rivalries33:54 Augustus' Health Crisis40:34 Augustus' Family Policies44:54 Livia's Frustrations and Strategy47:27 Conclusion and Teaser for Part 3sources: https://www.theexploresspodcast.com/episodes/augusta-the-first-ladies-of-imperial-romeThe other half podcast Livia Drusilla 2 Livia Drusilla part 4 https://www.badancient.com/claims/livia/Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices