Queens Podcast

Madame de Pompadour, long time mistress and fried of king Louis XV of France, once said "Champagne is the only wine that leaves a woman more beautiful after drinking it". So today, we're popping the bubbly and getting to know Jean Fish aka Madame de Pompadour.Born Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson to an upper middle class family, little Jeanny was remarkable from a young age. Of course it wasn't long until she caught the eye of the king.She was the official mistress of King Louis XV and a highly influential figure in the French court. She was a patron of the arts and sciences, a talented singer and musician, and a great conversationalist. We get it, Jean. You're perfect.Her influence extended beyond the court and she was a major patron of the arts and sciences, sponsoring many of the famous French Enlightenment philosophers and scientists. She was also a great lover of books and was a major collector of rare books and manuscripts. Madame de Pompadour's legacy lives on to this day, with her name being synonymous with elegance and style.------------------------------------------------Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our second episode on Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England. If you missed our first episode, listen to that one first! Queen, Regent, Mother, Martyr. So many monikers can be applied to this Very Catholic Queen of England who sees herself in this episode come upon a demotion of sorts. While queen, Catherine was not only beloved by her people but was also tough when she needed to be. Just ask the king of Scotland! But, she committed the one cardinal sin of being a queen consort.She did not have a baby boy who survived infancy.Come on this journey with us as we dig deep into the second half of the life of Catherine of Aragon. We mix a delicious pomegranate cocktail with this amazing woman & sing 1 too many show tunes. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded survived. The wives of Henry VIII, king of England are all famous, but sometimes his first queen, Catherine of Aragon can be overlooked.She was born in Spain in 1485 and was the daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who had unified Spain. She was betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales, from a super young age. Sadly, things did not go as planned when Arthur Tudor died after just a few months of marriage. And now the Tudors (namely, Henry VII) just didn't know what to do with their little Spanish princess.Today we pair a pomegranate-based cocktail with a fascinating princess turned Queen, Catherine of Aragon. Also, Arthur Tudor. Did they or didn't they!?Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we drink ale & talk about the OTHER Queen-B. Boudica! The woman scorned who almost took down the Roman army. The truth is that we may never be 100% sure what part of Boudica's story is legend and which part is fact. But regardless, her story has been an inspiration for thousands ever since the interest in her grew during the Victorian period.Queen Boudica lived during the time when the Romans occupied the Brittania (aka, modern-day Brittian) and was leader of the Iceni tribe. When Nero's dudes decided they didn't like a woman being in charge of a major clan, they did some pretty messed up stuff to Bouidca and her daughters. She and her people decided they had enough of Rome and nearly drove them out of their lands.Some even believe that evidence of her scorched earth (literally) tactics remains today in parts of England today. (You can read more about that here). While largely forgotten to history, queen Victoria took a shine to her and she came to be the legend that we know of today.If you like this episode you might also like these other Boudica-centric episodes from Ancient history fangirls The Other half ----------------------------Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine de Medici was a powerful figure in 16th century Europe, as the Queen consort of France from 1547 to 1559, and then as the Queen Mother from 1559 until her death in 1589. Her origin story is actually super scary. Starting as a really rich orphan whose life was constantly threatened, she was saved by her friends in high places (ie: The Pope). Then, after becoming queen of France, she was a great patron of the arts and culture, and helped to shape the cultural landscape of France during her lifetime. She was also an absolute force to be reckoned with who took no shit. She played a major role in the affairs of France, from her husband's succession to the throne in 1547 to her son's accession in 1589. From her marriage to King Henry II to her death, Catherine de Medici was a crucial figure in the history of Renaissance Europe, and her influence is still felt today.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucrezia Borgia has been given a really unfair reputation in history. Poisoner, brother "lover", and all around scandalous. Sorry to tell you, most of these are likely very untrue.Born to an Italian cardinal, Rodrigo Borgia, her life began as a scandal. Famously, cardinals aren't supposed to have families. But this one sure did. Lucrezia was very much loved by her father who eventually went on to become Pope Alexander VI aka Pope Daddy. Her family was a scandal at every turn, but was Lucrezia an active participant in these scandals, an innocent bystander or a pawn in the games of the powerful men in her family?Due to the (most certainly false) story of Lucrezia being an infamous poisoner, we're pairing this episode with a cocktail simply called Poison, which is made with vodka, orange liqueur, lemon, and soda water. So, drink up queens.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the second episode of Queens Podcast, y'all! And today we're pairing a classic glass of red wine with the one and only Cleopatra!Cleopatra is one of the most iconic figures in history. She was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, ruling around 51 to 30 B.C.E. During her reign, she worked to bring Egypt back to its former glory and restore its economy. She was also the lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. And while her love affairs seem to be what people want to talk about, she was so much more than her relationships.Cleopatra was known for her intelligence, cunning, and ambition. She was able to speak multiple languages and was well-educated. She was also a great negotiator, successfully negotiating favorable terms for Egypt with the major force of the time, Rome.The legacy of Cleopatra is one of intelligence, bravery, and power. Although she died at the age of 39, she left a lasting impression on history. Her story has been told in books, films, and plays, and her name is still widely known today.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you imagine being the Queen of England for a week and 2 days? Would it be worth losing your head over? Probably not, but unfortunately, Lady Jane Grey wasn’t given much choice, thanks to the folks she called family. Perhaps doomed from the start because of her overly ambitious parents, at least they gave her a decent education before they married her off to Guildford Dudley in a plot for the throne. Join us in this maiden voyage of Queens Podcast where we discuss the life of Lady Jane Grey, The Nine Days Queen while drinking a Greyhound cocktail.Time stamps: 02:25 Early Life and Family Background10:24 Education and Intellectual Prowess13:06 Religious Zeal and Political Turmoil18:28 Tragic Events and Family Dynamics22:14 The Line of Succession and Jane's Reluctance23:39 Jane's Marriage and Dudley's Plot26:26 Jane's Reluctant Ascension to the Throne30:16 Mary Tudor's Response and Jane's Imprisonment33:22 Jane's Execution and Legacy41:33 Research Sources and New Segment Introduction42:07 This Week in Bad and Bougie: Lady Godiva46:18 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserQueens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, We're Katy & Nathan & we are here to gab all about the badass women rulers in history. This is our intro. Do we still need practice in editing? Yes. But do you get the jist?    Stay tuned for more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/supportSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices