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Happy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the complicated woman that is Georgiana. This is part 2 of that series

In this episode we'll get into the politics, the drama and the threesome relationship between Georgiana, Bess Foster and the Duke of Devonshire.

Content warning for eating disorders, addiction issues, and miscarriages.

Time Stamps

01:14 Georgiana's Unhappy Marriage and Meeting Bess Foster

02:25 The Deepening Friendship Between Georgiana and Bess

07:22 Georgiana's First Successful Pregnancy

13:57 Georgiana's Involvement in Politics

19:58 Georgiana's Gambling Addiction and Financial Troubles

22:26 The Unconventional Throuple: Georgiana, Bess, and the Duke

23:50 Bess's Pregnancy and the Strain on the Throuple

29:27 The Throuple's Trip to France

30:43 The French Revolution and the Duchess

31:51 The Miracle Baby

35:29 The Love Affair with Charles Gray

37:44 The Scandal and Exile

50:29 Return to England and Life After Scandal

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Happy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the complicated woman that is Georgiana.

We explore the fascinating early life of one of England's most glamorous and controversial women - Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire. From her unconventional upbringing to her marriage to the Duke of Devonshire and her political activism, we delve deep into the life of this trailblazing queen.

Content warning for eating disorders, addiction issues, and miscarriages.

Time stamps:

01:38 Introducing Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire

02:43 Georgiana's Early Life and Education

07:09 Georgiana's Marriage to the Duke of Devonshire

16:30 Georgiana's Struggles and Life as a Duchess

23:01 The Duchess's Drinking Problem

25:23 The Duchess's Gambling Debts

26:29 The Miscarriage and its Aftermath

32:06 The Duchess as a Fashion Icon

37:55 The Duchess's Political Involvement

44:19 The Arrival of Lady Elizabeth Foster

Some sources:

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Hey queens! This week we're heading to Denmark, where Katy and Nathan the second to last tsarina of Russia, Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna. Yes, we love those Romanov's but for most of this episode we'll be in Copenhagen.

The episode delves into the Danish princess' remarkable early life, family background, deep bond with her sister Alexandra, her education, and her relationships with her family. Some other players are Queen Victoria and Sasha Fierce!

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction, cocktail recipe & Patreon shout outs

03:41 The Early Life of Dagmar of Denmark

08:01 Dagmar's Family and Their Unexpected Rise to Royalty

20:07 Dagmar's Potential Suitors and Introduction to Russian Royalty

22:47 The Perfect Crown Prince

23:54 The Proposal and Learning Languages for Love

24:22 Family Bonds and the In-Laws

28:18 The Tragic News and the Journey to Nice

31:36 Death and an engagement

34:32 Meet Sasha Fierce

42:24 The Extravagant Russian Nobility and the Wedding

Sources:

https://www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_200275/almost-kings-nixa-of-russia.html 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOGjEw9Gr04

https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/tsesarevich-nicholas-alexandrovich-of-russia/ 

https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/dagmar-of-denmark-2/empress-maria-feodorovna-part-one-life-princess/

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We are back with part 2 in the story of Maria Theresa. When we last left the Austrian princess, she was just starting to come into her own after a brutal battle for power.

Time stamps:

01:37 The Life of Maria Teresa: Early Years

06:17 Maria Teresa's Reforms: Education and Health

08:44 Maria Teresa's Personal Life and Family

09:28 Maria Teresa's Economic and Social Reforms

26:00 Maria Teresa's Religious Intolerance

33:39 Maria's Family Life and Marriage

34:07 Francis Steven's Sudden Death and Maria's Grief

42:10 Maria's Children and Their Marriages

48:37 Maria's Battle with Smallpox and Its Aftermath

59:18 Maria's Final Years and Legacy

Some sources:

https://biographics.org/maria-theresa-europes-most-powerful-emperor/ 

https://www.salutetovienna.com/maria-theresa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6Kgk6neTDU

https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/1744-austrian-queen-expels-the-jews?cid=whaBoOr43726Th 

https://events.ceu.edu/2023-10-24/jewish-intercession-revoke-expulsion-jews-prague-1744-1745-activities-diego-daguilar#:~:text=When%20Prague%20was%20recovered%20toward,as%20neighboring%20Markgraviate%20of%20Moravia.

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Welcome to our first episode of 2024. Today we're talking the OG Girl Boss, Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress. In this episode we discuss the decline of the Habspurg dynasty and why Maria had a such a struggle to get on the throne (because uterus). We also get into her love life, the drama and Maria Theresa's determination in the face of adversity during the Austrian War of Succession. 

Cheers!

Times stamps:

01:42 Cocktail Recipe: Maria Margarita

05:45 The Habsburgs and Salic Law

12:32 Maria Theresa's Childhood and Education

22:55 Maria Theresa's Engagement and Marriage

30:40 The Death of Maria's Father and Her Ascension

34:33 The Austrian War of Succession Begins

41:18 Maria's Coronation and the Birth of Her Son

56:16 Francis Stephen Becomes Holy Roman Emperor

59:13 The End of the War and Maria's Reign

Some sources:

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Hey, Queens! Today we are re-running a classic episode from our friends at My Worst Date podcast. In this episode, Keegan, Cassi and Christina talk about the holidays and play FMK with apple cider, eggnog and hot chocolate, rage about a date that forgot their wallet, laugh about a date with Star Wars and warn about a Craigslist meeting for shoes. Keegan wraps it up in the true crime segment of the show with the story of the Grand Princess Olga of Kiev.

You can listen to their full episode, titled MWD Professor Raw Dog, here.

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And we are back with another historical tarot reading! We're so excited to be joined again by Tandy as we dive into the life of the infamous Elizabeth Bathory.

Elizabeth Bathory has gone down in history as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time. With more money than God, she got away with torture and murder for years, until she was finally caught, convicted and locked up. Or at least, that's how the story goes. Today, we're going to see what the cards have to say about all that.

Content warning: this episode gets a little dark at times. So, if you're not in a headspace for dark stuff today, that's ok! Come back in 2 weeks when we'll resume our regularly scheduled history antics. Cheers!

Find Tandy here -Unicorn wellness: https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/a/27402/EmHa3EVz

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We are back to finish up the life of Empress Cixi of China. When we last left Cixi, she and her best friend had staged a coup to take over as the effective leaders as regent for her 5 year-old son.

Over the next 50 years, Cixi would rule China and attempt to bring them into the modern age. But things were complicated. Cixi faced several rebellions. The Boxer rebellion, for instance, has been a stain on her reputation even til today.

Dowager Empress Cixi has gone down in history as ruthless and heartless, but that just isn't the whole story. We hop you enjoy!

Some sources:

https://vulgarhistory.com/2022/12/07/38-empress-dowager-cixi-part-two/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Dowager_Cixi

https://www.thoughtco.com/cixi-empress-dowager-of-qing-china-195615

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Welcome back, Beautiful Queens! Today's episode is all about the fascinating life of Empress Cixi of China. She was one of the most powerful women in Chinese history.

Cixi was born in 1835 in a small village in China. She was intelligent and resourceful, and she quickly caught the attention of the emperor's court.

At the age of 16, Cixi was selected to be one of the emperor's concubines. This was a great honor, but it also came with a lot of challenges. Cixi had to navigate the complicated politics of the imperial court, and she had to compete with other concubines for the emperor's attention.

Despite these challenges, Cixi was able to rise through the ranks and become one of the most powerful women in China. She was known for her intelligence, her political savvy, and her ability to get things done.

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Who was Yolande of Aragon, you ask? Only one of the most fascinating women in history.

She was the Duchess of Anjou, Countess of Maine, and Queen of Naples. But she was more than just a political figure. Yolande was known for her intelligence and strategic thinking, often advising her husband and sons on matters of state. She was also a patron of the arts and a keen supporter of the poet Christine de Pisan. But perhaps Yolande's most interesting role was as a rumored practitioner of the dark arts. Some historians have suggested that she dabbled in witchcraft, using her powers to help her family in times of need. Whether true or not, Yolande of Aragon is a woman worth knowing.

Some sources:

https://www.monstrousregimentofwomen.com/2019/08/yolande-of-aragon-queen-of-four-kingdoms.html

https://thehundredyearswar.co.uk/yolande-of-aragon/

https://www.monstrousregimentofwomen.com/2023/07/violant-of-bar-queen-lieutenant-of.html

https://olivialongueville.com/2021/08/13/yolande-of-aragon-her-mother-as-a-role-model/ 

https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/columnists/emily-mcmahon/yolande-of-aragon-ceo-of-france/

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