Long may she reign

Abigail Adams is often a name heard after you mention her husband John Adams but she was so much more than the wife of a president. Abigail was a forward thinking woman who wanted better for her children and was staunch abolitionist. Join me and my first ever podcast collab guests Aubrey and Emily of the National Treasure Hunt podcast to hear the story of this amazing woman. Abigail Adams – History’s Women.” Accessed December 15, 2022. https://historyswomen.com/early-america/abigail-adams/.

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As African countries go, Ethiopia has always been a place I have known very little about, but I was fascinated to find that the country's ancient monarchy has had just one women rule independently. Empress Zewditu is incredibly underrated in her own country and in world history so I feel as if it is time to bring her story alive and learn all about Ethiopia’s only female ruler! Bloks, Moniek. “Empress Taytu of Ethiopia - The Founder of Addis Ababa.” History of Royal Women, October 14, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/taytu-of-ethiopia/empress-taytu-of-ethiopia-the-founder-of-addis-ababa/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Araya Selassie Yohannes.” Wikipedia, September 27, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araya_Selassie_Yohannes. ———. “Ethiopian Empire.” Wikipedia, November 24, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_Empire. ———. “Gugsa Welle.” Wikipedia, August 29, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gugsa_Welle. ———. “Haile Selassie.” Wikipedia. Accessed December 3, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haile_Selassie. ———. “Lij Iyasu.” Wikipedia, November 12, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lij_Iyasu. ———. “Menelik II.” Wikipedia, November 28, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menelik_II. ———. “Traditional Education in Ethiopia.” Wikipedia, August 14, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_education_in_Ethiopia. ———. “Yohannes IV.” Wikipedia, December 3, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yohannes_IV. ———. “Zewditu.” Wikipedia, September 16, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zewditu. Dan, Major. “The Last Empress in the World (A Real African Game of Thrones).” History and Headlines, April 2, 2020. https://www.historyandheadlines.com/the-last-empress-in-the-world-a-real-african-game-of-thrones/. Cultural Atlas. “Ethiopian Culture - Family.” Accessed December 3, 2022. https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/ethiopian-culture/ethiopian-culture-family. New World Encyclopedia. “Ethiopian Empire.” Accessed December 3, 2022. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ethiopian_Empire. MadMonarchist. “Monarch Profile: Empress Zewditu of Ethiopia.” Accessed December 3, 2022. http://madmonarchist.blogspot.com/2009/07/monarch-profile-empress-zewditu-of.html. https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/empress-zewditu-1876-1930

If you don’t know who Anna May Wong your missing out on by far one of the most interesting Hollywood stars I have ever read about. Anna was a second generation Chinese American who came from humble beginnings to become one of the most popular Asian actresses of her time. Anna faced a great amount of racism and typecasting in her career but persevered and made a truly great name for herself that is only recently being recognized. Come join me to learn about her life and work on today’s episode. Works Cited

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Gonzales, Erica. “'Hollywood' Tries to Right Anna May Wong's Story-Here's What Really Happened.” Harper's BAZAAR, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022, www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a32346961/who-is-anna-may-wong-hollywood-star/.

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Professor of History. “After Hollywood Thwarted Anna May Wong, the Actress Took Matters into Her Own Hands.” The Conversation, 13 Sept. 2022, theconversation.com/after-hollywood-thwarted-anna-may-wong-the-actress-took-matters-into-her-own-hands-175998.

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The fall of the Aztecs and the rise of the Spanish in Mexico was a traumatic experience for the people that lived it, especially for Isabella Montezuma. Isabella, originally born as Tecuichpoch Ichcaxochitzin, was the most beloved daughter of Emperor Montezuma, but her life all came crashing down when the Spanish arrived. For the next few decades of her life, Isabella strives to conform to the new society forced on her and watches six husbands come and go throughout her lifetime. Come join me to learn about the life of the last Aztec empress. Works Cited The Last Mexica Princess (2), www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/moctezuma/last-mexica-princess-2. The Last Mexica Princess (1), www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/moctezuma/last-mexica-princess-1. Aztec Education, aztecsandtenochtitlan.com/aztec-civilisation/aztec-education/. Aztec Women, www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/home/aztec-women. Metmuseum.org, www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/teno_1/hd_teno_1.htm#:~:text=At the time of the,as many as 200,000 inhabitants. “Alonso De Grado.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 July 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alonso_de_Grado. “Aztec Daily Life.” HISTORY CRUNCH - History Articles, Biographies, Infographics, Resources and More, www.historycrunch.com/aztec-daily-life.html#/. “Cuauhtémoc.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 June 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuauhtémoc. “Cuitláhuac.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 June 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuitláhuac. Dhwty. “Isabel Moctezuma: The Last Aztec Princess.” Ancient Origins, Ancient Origins, 30 June 2021, www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/isabel-moctezuma-0015222. Harris, Marea, and Marea Harris Marea Harris is one of the authors writing for The Vintage News. “The Amazing Survival Story of the Last Aztec Empress.” Thevintagenews, 10 Oct. 2018, www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/22/isabel-moctezuma/?chrome=1. History.com Editors. “Hernán Cortés.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 9 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/topics/exploration/hernan-cortes. “Isabel Moctezuma.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 June 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Moctezuma. “Leonor Cortés Moctezuma.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 25 July 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor_Cortés_Moctezuma. “Moctezuma II.” Aztec History, www.aztec-history.com/moctezuma-ii.html. “Teotlalco.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Mar. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotlalco. Chipman, Donald E. Moctezuma’s Children: Aztec Royalty under Spanish Rule, 1520–1700. University of Texas Press, 2005. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7560/706286. Accessed 14 Sep. 2022.

Queen Fred has a nasty reputation in history, from accusations of murder to a blood feud with her sister-in-law that lasted decades, and an infamous fight with her daughter, Fred, has been through the wringer. But was she really as bad as we think she is? Kinda.  However, in this house, we support women's wrongs; join me and my bestie Lindsay in my season five premiere to talk about this badass dark ages queen.

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Lucrezia Borgia has gone down In history with a pretty bad rep. From murder accusations to incest accusations, this girl never gets a break. In reality, Lucrezia was a political pawn used by her father to establish her low-key Italian mobster family. In today’s episode, see how this little girl went from an irrelevant illegitimate child to a reported murderer and Italian Duchess. 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Infamous Facts About Lucrezia Borgia, The Black Widow Of Rome.” Factinate, 25 Feb. 2022, www.factinate.com/people/facts-lucrezia-borgia/. Adhamy, Amir. “Lucrezia Borgia: Is Her Bad Reputation Deserved?” Lucrezia Borgia: Is Her Bad Reputation Deserved?, 11 Apr. 2022, www.historyextra.com/period/renaissance/lucrezia-borgia-reputation-adulteress-pope-alexander-vi/. “Alfonso I D'Este, Duke of Ferrara.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_I_d'Este,_Duke_of_Ferrara. “Alfonso of Aragon (1481–1500).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_of_Aragon_(1481–1500). “Giovanni Sforza.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Sforza. “House of Borgia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Apr. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Borgia. “Lucrezia Borgia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucrezia_Borgia. “Lucrezia Borgia.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Lucrezia-Borgia. “Lucrezia Borgia Biography.” Encyclopedia of World Biography, www.notablebiographies.com/Be-Br/Borgia-Lucrezia.html. “Pope Alexander VI.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Alexander_VI. Shelton, Denise. “Vixen or Victim? The Truth About Lucrezia Borgia.” Medium, History of Yesterday, 10 Aug. 2021, historyofyesterday.com/victim-or-vixen-the-truth-about-lucrezia-borgia-f5015102ad1c. “Vannozza Dei Cattanei.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vannozza_dei_Cattanei.

Nanyehi is perhaps one of the most impressive leaders I have ever come across. As a teenager she lept into battle while her husband was shot down and under the Cherokee title of “ Beloved Woman” tried to negotiate the independence of her people from increasing European incursions onto their land. Come listen to her incredible story on today’s episode! Works Cited

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Queen Salote started out as an unlikely heir to the throne of Tonga. Her parent's marriage was unpopular with the people, so Salote grew up isolated and ignored until she ascended the throne as a young teenager who was determined to be the best queen she could be. It was through her efforts in Tonga and abroad during WWII that Tonga began to prosper and rise on the international stage. Making Salote one of the most popular rulers in Tongan history. Come listen to the story of this iconic Pacific Queen who fought for women's rights, the culture of Tonga and managed to defy imperial japan. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/ayden-fitzgerald/subscribe. Works Cited

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Mary duchess of burgundy was perhaps one of the most eligible bachelorettes of her time. She had one of the most desirable inheritances in Europe and she yet she managed to marry for love but is sadly overshadowed by her husband Maximillian. In her time as duchess she effectively lead her people against invaders and increased the wealth of her land becoming known as the rich duchess. Come and learn about this fascinating woman who would end up being the mother of the Hapsburg dynasty. Anderson, Natalie. “The Women around an Emperor: Mary of Burgundy.” Medievalists.net, 19 Jan. 2018, www.medievalists.net/2018/01/women-around-emperor-mary-burgundy/.

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Alice Roosevelt was by far one of the most iconic first daughters to enter the White House. Alice started off life partially orphaned and raised in an environment with a domineering stepmother. She would go on to cause scandal after scandal, from smoking on the White House roof to scaring people with her pet snake. Alice was a true American princess and an absolute icon. Special thanks to @lilencius for my intro

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