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 Announcement

00:38 Introduction to Lilith

01:32 Lilith in Hebrew Folklore

02:50 The Alphabet of Ben Sira and Lilith's Story

07:11 Lilith's Departure and Demon Babies

11:02 Ancient Babylonian Connections

17:33 Lilith in Various Texts and Cultures

23:46 Modern Interpretations and Conclusion

Some sources:

• The (Un)Holy Trinity : Who was Lilith
• Bitter Waters: The Case for Lilith
• Inanna and the Huluppu Tree
• Lilith through Times

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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 Overview

04:07 Catherine Parr's Early Life

13:05 Catherine Parr's First Marriage

21:26 Life as a Widow and Second Marriage

25:50 Meet Husband Number Two: Lord Latimer

29:15 The Pilgrimage of Grace

39:27 Moving to London

44:34 Henry VIII's Search for a New Wife

49:19 Catherine Parr: The Reluctant Queen

Some 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

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The Influential Women Behind Charles VII: Yolanda of Aragon, Joan of Arc, and Beyond

In 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 Context

01:47 Charles VII's Early Life and Yolanda of Aragon

04:18 Yolanda's Role in Charles VII's Rise

13:40 Joan of Arc's Impact

17:19 Charles VII's Reign and Marie of Anjou

22:54 Marie's Pilgrimage to Spain

24:07 Magdalena of Valois: A Powerful Regent

28:01 Charlotte of France: The Haunting Ghost

36:38 Conclusion: The Women in Charles VII's Life

Some 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

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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 Disclaimer

01:49 Revisiting Agnes Sorell

02:34 The Cursed Episode

04:37 Agnes Sorell's Scandalous Reputation

06:06 Agnes Sorell's Early Life

06:33 The Hundred Years' War Context

10:49 Agnes Sorell's Rise to the French Court

22:47 Conspiracy Theories and Political Intrigue

31:01 Charles VII's Obsession with Agnes

41:13 Agnes Sorell's Influence and Legacy

01:00:19 The Dramatic Demise of Agnes Sorell

01:07:44 The Aftermath and Historical Impact

Some sources:

• Vice
• Agnès Sorel — Fashion and Influence in the French Court
• Crime Reads: The Poisoning of Agnes Sorel
• Harlots of History

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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 Spirits

01:50 Meet the Hosts: Amanda and Julia

02:28 Diving into the Goddess Isis

03:23 Isis in Egyptian Art and Symbolism

08:29 Isis's Role in Egyptian Society

15:31 Isis's Influence Beyond Egypt

22:49 The Story of Isis and Osiris

24:56 The Coffin Conspiracy

25:59 The Deadly Game

27:06 Osiris's Tragic Fate

28:24 Isis's Grief and Determination

29:11 The Resurrection of Osiris

30:54 The Greek Influence

37:12 Isis and the Seven Scorpions

42:44 The True Name of Ra

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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 Warning

01:22 Fan Votes and Award Winners

02:56 Livia Drusilla's Ambitions

06:03 Tiberius's Struggles and Exile

10:57 The Heir Crisis and Livia's Influence

17:49 Augustus's Final Years and Death

22:29 Augustus's Will and Livia's New Status

25:37 Tiberius's Reluctant Reign

27:23 Germanicus's Death and Public Outcry

36:19 Livia's Final Years and Legacy

Some 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 website

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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 Disclaimer

01:02 Recap of Livia Drusilla's Scandalous Marriage

02:02 Livia's Public Image and Role in Octavian's Campaign

13:04 Octavian's War with Mark Antony

15:21 Octavian Becomes Augustus

23:04 The Illusion of Domesticity

23:39 Financial Freedom in Ancient Rome

27:06 Ambitions for Her Sons

32:19 Rumors and Rivalries

33:54 Augustus' Health Crisis

40:34 Augustus' Family Policies

44:54 Livia's Frustrations and Strategy

47:27 Conclusion and Teaser for Part 3

sources:

https://www.theexploresspodcast.com/episodes/augusta-the-first-ladies-of-imperial-rome

The other half podcast

• Livia Drusilla 2
• Livia Drusilla part 4

https://www.badancient.com/claims/livia/

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In this episode, we are getting to know Livia Drusilla, one of Rome’s most powerful and influential women. Livia’s life began with a solid Roman foundation, but little did anyone know that she was destined to become a woman whose name would echo through history.

In this episodes, we'll go from her birth right up to her scandalous second marriage.

We'll also re-visit some old Roman besties, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony and Octavian aka Augustus!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Content Warning

01:14 Ancient Rome and Livia Drusilla

03:48 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Talk

04:23 Livia's Birth and Early Life

06:56 Marriage and Family Dynamics

16:06 Livia's First Marriage

26:10 The Perils of Fleeing Rome

28:54 Life on the Run: The Harsh Realities

31:38 Return to Rome and New Beginnings

35:40 Meeting Octavian: A New Chapter

39:13 The Scandalous Union of Livia and Octavian

44:39 Octavia vs. Cleopatra: Role Models and Rivals

50:33 Conclusion: Livia's Future Unfolds

Sources:

The Exploress

The Other Half podcast

Wikipedia

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According to Catherine of Aragon, her and her first husband Arthur never umm... went all the way. But so many have questioned her on that. So, we decided to settle it once and for all. Ask the cards!

Join us and our resident psychic Tandy for our fourth installment of History's Mysteries! This episode is really insightful and we think y'all will love it!

Also, if y'all want to join Tandy's Magical Mentoring, head here: www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/springgmm

Time stamps:

00:33 Introducing the Resident Psychic, Tandy and discussion of previous episodes

5:25 We tell Tandy about the life of Catherine of Aragon

16:30 Tandy pulls her first card

24:45 Catherine of Aragon's Struggles and Determination

26:44 The Nine of Pentacles: Family and Legacy

27:45 Courtroom Drama and Feminist Empowerment

35:28 The Magician Card: Manifesting Destiny

38:44 Catherine's Integrity and Legacy

42:44 Reflections and Final Thoughts

Instagram: @tandy_gutierrez

Unicorn Wellness Studio: https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/

Magical Mentoring: Spring 2025

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In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Olympe de Gouges, an often forgotten, yet really remarkable, player in the French Revolution.

Olympe was a playwright, activist, advocate and so much more. She's most famous for her

Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen and her tragic end, but her story is so much more. We hope you love her as much as we do!

Timestamps:

00:37 New Year, New Queens!

02:16 Introducing Olympe de Gouges

04:56 Early Life and Family Background

12:40 Marriage and Motherhood

15:44 Rebranding and Moving to Paris

27:23 The Controversial Novel: Madame de Valmont's Memoir

30:35 The Happy Shipwreck: A Play Against Slavery

34:59 Olympe's Feminist Work and the Declaration of Women's Rights

37:31 The French Revolution

44:42 Arrest and Trial: The Reign of Terror

49:42 Legacy and Resurgence of Olympe de Gouges

Some sources:

• Read her novel online: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/memoir-de-madame-valmont.pdf
• Stuff you missed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2LeUw4FN8E 
• https://thenewhistoria.org/schema/olympe-de-gouges/
• https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/french-revolution-timeline-overview

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In this rerun from 2022, we are talking about the life and times of America's Sweetheart, Betty White!

Betty's legacy is huge. Today we're going to discuss her remarkable career, from her early days to becoming a beloved TV icon through shows like The Golden Girls. We chat about her achievements, advocacy, and personal life, including her marriage to Allen Ludden. We'll also discuss her lifelong love of animals and her late-life resurgence as a cultural icon. The episode celebrates Betty White's immense contribution to entertainment and her enduring legacy as a cherished public figure.

Some great sources for this episode:

• Her Book
• Her Netflix documentary
• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/arts/television/betty-white-dead.html
• https://www.csmonitor.com/From-the-news-wires/2010/0507/Thanks-to-grassroots-Facebook-campaign-actress-Betty-White-to-host-Saturday-Night-Live
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/releases/forest-service-makes-actress-betty-white-honorary-ranger
• https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/31/longtime-lgbtq-ally-betty-white-has-died-at-99/

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