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Marie of Mecklenburg: The Bold Grand Duchess Who Defied and Thrived

Today we are telling the tale of a grand duchess with an attitude Marie of Mecklenburg! She's the only Romanoff who managed to give the Bolshevik Revolution the slip with all her bling intact. We'll chat about her early days, her match with Vladimir Alexandrovich, and the glitz, gossip, and power moves of their ritzy life. This one is a patreon rerun after the Mathilde Kschessinska episode we did in 2022.

Enjoy!

Time stamps:

00:39 Marie Mecklenburg: The Only Romanoff to Escape with Her Jewels

01:26 Early Life and Family Tragedies

05:58 Marie's Marriage and Defiance

15:46 Revolts and Assassination Attempts

18:21 Power Struggles and Family Drama

22:10 Rasputin and Hemophilia: A Royal Dilemma

24:43 Rumors of a Coup and Rasputin's Influence

26:13 The Russian Revolution: Time to Flee

32:26 Smuggling Jewels: A Clever Escape

40:22 Final Days and Legacy

Some sources:

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Join us on this Patreon exclusive episode from 2022 episode that went hand in hand with our 3-part Empress Matilda series.

In this episode we're discussing Empress Matilda's mom, Matilda of Scotland. We talk about her saintly pedigree, her bumpy journey to becoming queen of England and all she did in her life to make her one of the most popular queens of her time. Enjoy, y'alll!

Time stamps:

01:32 Introducing Matilda of Scotland

02:21 Matilda's Early Life and Family

11:41 Education at the Abbey

17:53 Rumors and Return to Scotland

23:09 The War That Changed Everything

27:13 Escape to England

30:49 Henry's Quest for a Queen

36:50 The Nun Controversy

39:11 A Popular Queen

44:56 Legacy of Edith Matilda

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Brace yourselves for this juicy episode of Queen's Podcast where Nathan and Katy spill the tea on the heck of a ride that was Christina of Sweden's life - part two! This queen's life was no snoozefest - think lavish parties with wine flowing from fountains, a theater for the ladies in Rome, and a whole lot of rule-breaking. So buckle up, queens, as we dive into her reign, her dramatic exit from royalty, her Roman escapades, and her legacy as the original hipster queen who loved stirring the pot. Let's get into it!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Christina of Sweden

02:41 The Lavish Coronation Ceremony

05:34 Christina's Vision for Sweden

10:01 Christina's Relationship with Rene Descartes

25:24 The Dramatic Abdication Ceremony

29:14 Life After Abdication

32:48 Conversion to Catholicism

33:17 Invitation from the Pope

36:18 Christina's Relationship with Cardinal Azzolino

40:04 Conflict with the French

43:39 The Execution of Monadeschi

48:08 Return to Sweden

51:11 Final Years in Rome

Some fun sources:

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Welcome back, beautiful queens! It's time to celebrate Pride Month with the wild tales of Christina of Sweden, a real royal rebel. We're talking birthrights, family drama, and a little bit of rule-breaking in this first of two episodes.

Christina became Queen of Sweden at a very young age after the popular rule of her father, Gustav. But as she navigates the world during her regency she has to figure out who she can trust and learns that she likes breaking a rule or two.

Timestamps:

00:47 Meet Christina of Sweden

01:07 The Swedish 60 Cocktail Recipe

02:26 Christina's Early Life and Family Background

04:03 Gustav's War Efforts and Maria Eleonora's Struggles

10:27 Christina's Birth and Early Challenges

19:58 Christina's Education and Upbringing

25:24 Christina's Unconventional Regency

26:26 A Mother's Grief and a Daughter's Isolation

34:40 Christina's Tomboy Rebellion

37:28 Ending the 30 Years War

43:43 A Controversial Relationship

47:18 Christina's Coronation and Future

A fun source we used:

https://headstuff.org/culture/history/queen-christina-of-sweden-lesbian-troublemaker/

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The Legend of Freddie Mercury: Queens Podcast Chronicles

Welcome back to the next episode of our June Pride Month party. Today, we're taking you back to 2018, when we discussed the one and only Freddie Mercury, darling.

This episode's all about Freddie's start in the world, his school days, and that little band you may have heard of, Queen. We chat about his larger-than-life persona on stage, the people he loved, his journey with his identity and his fight against AIDS. We'll take you on Queen's trip to stardom, performances that shook the globe like Live Aid, and how they changed pop culture forever. We end with a shout-out to Freddie's never-ending echo in the music universe.

Timestamps:

00:32 Freddie Mercury: Early Life and Background

03:40 Freddie's Musical Beginnings

10:29 Formation of Queen

26:22 Rise to Fame: Bohemian Rhapsody and Beyond

35:50 Freddie Mercury's Party Persona

36:20 Queen's Musical Journey: 1975-1978

40:26 Freddie's Transformation in the 80s

42:47 Queen's Struggles and Freddie's Party Life

52:45 Live Aid: The Comeback of Queen

57:00 Freddie's Final Years and Legacy

Some things you should check out:

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The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Death of Ludwig II of Bavaria

Katy and Nathan are back with a Pride Month special, and it's all about Ludwig II of Bavaria - the 'Swan King'. This dude was all about the arts, built some seriously extra castles, and had a personal life that was... complicated (to say the least). We're diving deep into his life - his obsession with Wagner's operas, that engagement that didn't quite make it, and all the political drama. Plus, we're tackling the controversial mystery of his way-too-early goodbye. So, grab your crowns and join us as we celebrate the legacy of this fascinating king.

00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Ludwig of Bavaria

01:33 Early Life of Ludwig: A Royal Childhood

03:01 Ludwig's Eccentric Personality and Interests

13:45 Ludwig's Relationship with Prince Paul

18:50 Ludwig's Obsession with Richard Wagner

26:58 Failed Engagement

29:59 Ludwig's Extravagant Castles

37:25 The Conspiracy to Depose Ludwig

43:01 Mysterious Death of Ludwig II

53:28 Ludwig's Legacy

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Are y'all ready for an adventure? This episode of the Queen's Podcast is about to take you on a wild ride through the life of Hortense Mancini—an absolute 17th-century icon if there ever was one whose life story could rival any soap opera.

From her early days in Rome to her nightmare of a marriageHortense's life was anything but boring. From Parisian it-girl to mistress of the King of England this story has it all. So grab your strawberry mimosas and get ready for a wild ride.

Time stamps:

00:41 Revisiting Hortense Mancini & Cocktail

01:17 Hortense's Early Life

02:09 Family Background and Move to France

05:55 Life in French Court

19:50 Marriage to Armand and Early Struggles

22:25 Life in the Countryside

27:37 Hortense's Rebellion and Affairs

33:58 Locked Up and Losing It

35:35 Plotting the Great Escape

37:35 The Bold Escape to Rome

43:46 Return to Paris and New Beginnings

49:21 Affairs and Scandals in England

58:35 The Final Years and Legacy

A couple of really great articles on Miss Mancini and fam:

F Yeah History

Party like 1660

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Evita Perón: The Legacy and Legends of Argentina's Controversial First Lady

Welcome everyone to the season 7 finale. Today we're wrapping up the fascinating life and legacy of Eva Perón, the one and only Evita.

Join us as we chat about her politically wild life, her passion for social reforms, and yes, her controversial ties to fascism. We'll also cover the bizarre and unsettling journey of Evita's embalmed body—because her story is nothing short of chaotic and cult-like.

Time stamps

00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of Season 7!

02:30 Diving into the Life of Eva Perón

02:45 Eva's Rise to Power and Relationship Dynamics

03:59 The Political Landscape and Eva's Role

31:02 The Rainbow Tour: Evita's European Adventure

41:19 Eva's Energized Return: Tackling Women's Suffrage and Exhausting Work Hours

43:05 Eva's Declining Health Amidst Political Aspirations and Controversy

45:19 The Final Years

52:43 WTF afterlife of Eva Peron's remains.

01:07:48 A Legacy of Controversy: Eva Peron's Mixed Reception and Enduring Influence

Some sources:

Thought.co

EvitaPeron.org

The Real Life of Eva Peron

The Animated History of Argentina

Biographics

National Library of Medicine

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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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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:

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