Irene of Athens was the Byzantine empress who ruled from 797 to 802 AD. And guys, she was brutal. She was born in Athens, Greece and married Emperor Leo IV at a young age. That marriage wasn't great. The two had opposing religious views in a time and place where that wasn't something most relationships really ever got past. 
After his death, she became regent for their son, Constantine VI. However, you could say that she was never exactly going to be winning any Mother of the Year awards.  However, she is remembered as a fierce lady. Her legacy as a powerful female leader continues to inspire  today. Grab a cocktail and tune in to learn more!
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Welcome to our last queen of season 7, Evita aka Eva Perón.
Eva Peron is probably one of the most famous names to come out of Argentina. We know she's controversial! But, before she was Evita, she was an insecure little girl from a small town. Life was not easy, but our girl made the best out of life. In this episode we'll talk her humble beginnings and see her move to the big city of Buenos Aires to make her dreams come true.

01:07 Introducing Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady
02:04 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Time
04:14 Eva's Early Life: From Humble Beginnings to Dreams of Stardom
14:38 The Move to Hunin: A New Beginning for Eva and Her Family
23:08 The Controversial Beginnings of Eva Perón
24:44 Eva's Struggles and Rise in Buenos Aires
26:48 The Harsh Realities of the Entertainment Industry
33:05 Eva Perón's Breakthrough in Radio
37:48 Eva's Foray into Politics and Union Work
39:19 The Political Climate of Argentina
45:09 Eva and Juan Perón: A Partnership Begins
Some sources:
Thought.co
EvitaPeron.org
The Real Life of Eva Peron
The Animated History of Argentina
Biographics
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Evita: Eva Perón part 1

It's mistress week and today we are talking rags to riches (kind of) in this Cinderalla story (that also includes like... so much adultery). The Katherine Swynford story. Katherine Swynford is often considered the mother of the Tudor dynasty and the ancestress of another Queens Podcast alumni, Margaret Beaufort. We think you're going to love episode regardless of if you're  listening to it for the first or fifth time! 
Nathan pairs this episode with a spicy margarity while Katy pairs it with a virgin-cocktail as she wraps up dry January.
Some useful sources: 

History of a medieval mistress

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/katherine-swynford/

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/08/08/blanche-duchess-of-lancaster/

https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2018/04/08/the-most-successful-mistress-katherine-swynford-duchess-of-lancaster/


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Rerun: Katherine Swynford for Mistress week

We are doing a mini-mistresses week and first up is the first Royal Mistress we ever covered.
Now, Diane wasn't just any royal mistress, she was the royal mistress. From her iconic fountain of youth (was it really just the water, Diane?), to her savvy political maneuvers that would make Machiavelli take notes, we're uncovering the life of the woman who became the envy and idol of France..
So grab your crown, pour yourself a glass of your finest wine, and join us as we explore the life of Diane de Poitiers, the woman who showed us that sometimes, the most powerful place in the land is right at the heart of the king.
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Rerun: Diane de Poitiers for Mistress Week

Princess Nest aka Nest ferch Rhys came from a very long line of Welsh warriors and kings. However, in her lifetime things took a big shift.
There is more that we DON'T know about her life, but what we know for certain is that she is one of the only women from medieval Wales to be more than a passing footnote in history. In fact, it's said that her beauty caused a civil war.
Okay, no. Men started the civil war, but whatever. That's not as poetic. But does she deserve the title of the Welsh Helen of Troy? You let us know what you think.
Follow our Welsh consultant, Claire on Instagram @clairelmiles
Time stamps:
02:17 No Facts, Just Vibes: The Story of Princess Ness
04:03 Cocktail Time: Crafting a Princess Nest Inspired Drink
05:39 The Early Life of Princess Nest in 11th Century Wales
13:52 Nest's Turbulent Youth: From Welsh Princess to Norman Hostage
24:25 Nest's Return to Wales: Marriage and New Beginnings
27:16 Unraveling the Mystery of Nest's Return
27:55 Exploring the Dynamics of Nest's Marriage
28:55 The Infamous Welsh Helen of Troy
31:21 TRIGGER WARNING The Dramatic Kidnapping and Its Aftermath
36:22 Speculations on Nest's Feelings and Fate
48:11 Nest's Legacy and Historical Impact
Sources:

Wikipedia (because we are human) 

Historic UK

Princess Nest by Kari Maund

Historical Grab bag

John Flemming, MA 


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Princess Nest: The Welsh Helen of Troy

When we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire has gone down in history as Ibrahim the Mad, soooo.....
Kosem, a woman who redefined 'boss lady' in the Ottoman Empire, found herself navigating through a maze of challenges that would make anyone's head spin. So, grab your cocktails and join us as we unpack the juicy details of how Kosem Sultan managed to keep her head (for a while) against all odds.
Time stamps:
00:53 Introducing Queens Podcast and Kosem Sultan's Story
02:28 The Turbulent Reign of Ibrahim and Kosem's Struggles
10:43 Kosem's Power Moves and the Fall of Mustafa Pasha
30:28 The Downfall of Ibrahim and the Rise of a Child Sultan
47:15 The Rivalry Between Kosem and Turan Escalates
51:42 The Tragic End of Kosem Sultan
56:40 Aftermath and Legacy of Kosem Sultan
01:00:01 A Tribute to Kosem Sultan

Team Queens
https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/portrait/mighty-sovereigns-of-ottoman-throne-sultan-ahmed-i
History Tea Time
Mighty sovereigns of Ottoman throne: Sultan Ahmed I 
Queens Podcast Roxelena episode 
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