Empress Matilda, history’s Rhaenyra
A king who reigned in peacetime, but only had one legitimate child to succeed him. But that child? It’s a girl. Determined to ensure his legacy continues and the land
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Empress Messalina: The scandalous life of one of Rome’s most infamous women
Over time, Messalina has become a name associated with scandal at the very top. She has gone down in history with one of the world’s nastiest reputation. But does she
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Katherine Swynford: Love, Loyalty, and Legacy
If you’re a fan of British royal history and you DON’T know the name Katherine Swynford… then hold on. You’re about to be shook. Born into absolute obscurity as the
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Jeanne de Clisson
And that’s a wrap on 2021! But before we take off for the holiday season, we wanted to bring you one more badass that we know you’re gonna love. The
Hypatia of Alexandria
Hey, Queens! In our latest episode, we are going way back to ancient Egypt (again) to discuss the often overlooked Hypatia of Alexandria. Hypatia wore many hats. She was a