Do you know the story of these two revolutionary spies? Well, you should! Hercules Mulligan & Cato saved George Washington (maybe you've heard of him) not once, but twice. And it took balls, y'all. 

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Not all that shimmers is gold. Sometimes it's radioactive waste and it could kill like a lot of people. Have you ever heard of the Goiania Accident of 1987?

It was an absolute disaster that our friends over on The Almarist told us all about in December 2024. Join Katy and Nathan as we sit down with Rebecca Delgado Smith and the rest of the Alarmist crew to learn more and decide who's to blame.

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:46 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests

02:03 The Goiana Accident: A Historical Tragedy

04:46 The Fallout and Cleanup Efforts

09:20 Analyzing the Causes and Blame

12:40 The Role of Radioactive Materials

30:02 The Dangers of Radioactive Waste

40:55 Who is to blame?

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Welcome to the Queens summer break! In this spooky Patreon episode of Queens Podcast, Nathan and Katy delve into the ghostly encounters at Hampton Court Palace.

From the tragic tale of Katherine Howard's haunting presence to Jane Seymour's spectral appearances, they explore the rich, eerie history of these Tudor queens.

Time stamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Queen's Summer Break

01:04 Getting Spooky with Ghost Stories

03:46 Exploring Hampton Court's Haunted History

08:36 Katherine Howard's Tragic Tale

17:59 Jane Seymour: The Beloved Queen

19:23 Henry VIII's Queenly Shutdowns

19:38 Jane Seymour's Final Days

27:15 The Skeletor Ghost Mystery

30:24 The Gray Lady of Hampton Court

36:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Stories

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Catherine Parr has survived Henry VIII... but now what? That is not where her story ends. In this last episode of season 8, we wrap up our Catherine Parr series with a dive into her life as Dowager Queen.

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Explicit Content Warning

00:34 Season Eight Finale Kickoff

01:33 Patreon Shoutouts and Summer Break Plans

03:36 Catherine Parr's Life After Henry VIII

08:24 Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour's Secret Romance

14:43 The Scandalous Marriage of Catherine and Thomas

19:10 Court Politics and Rivalries

21:29 Anne Stanhope's Petty Drama

24:32 Catherine Parr's Joyful Return to Chelsea Manor

30:09 Thomas Seymour's Creepy Behavior

35:17 Catherine Parr's Final Days

45:06 Legacy of Catherine Parr

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Today, we are bringing you a chat with our friends from Even the Royals.

We’re throwing it back to high school and dishing out some superlatives — with a royal twist of course. Who’s the most rebellious royal? Which couple gets the sweetest love story? And who will be crowned our most devious schemer? We are joined by Brooke and Aricia (if you haven't checked out their show, it's a must!) - with each of us bringing a custom cocktail for some of our favorite ladies

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We are back to continue the story of the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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