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Margaret Pole Part II: Countess of Salisbury, Catherine of Aragon’s Bestie & Mary Tudor’s Mentor

In this episode, we track Margaret from a broke widow and Catherine of Aragon’s confidante to a savvy court operator who’s made a Countess in her own right.

But, this is the Tudor era so something wild is always lurking right around the corner. We're talking messy divorce scandals, treasonous dukes and just a whole lot of drama.

Listen for: Wars of the Roses fallout, early King Henry VIII of England vibes (pre–axe era), Queen Mary Tudor’s childhood, sweating sickness, and how one woman’s patronage and grit shaped a future queen.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts

01:10 Recap of Margaret Pole's Early Life

02:08 Margaret's Marriage and Family Dynamics

06:52 Margaret's Role in Catherine of Aragon's Life

09:31 Sweating Sickness and Personal Losses

12:28 Margaret's Financial Hardships

20:53 Young Henry VIII and Margaret's New Role

22:15 Henry VIII's Generosity and Margaret's Return to Court

25:30 Margaret's Rise in Wealth and Influence

28:01 Margaret's Role in Princess Mary's Life

31:34 The Buckingham Scandal and Its Impact

37:37 Margaret's Loyalty to Catherine of Aragon

42:37 Henry VIII's Divorce and Its Fallout

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Margaret Pole, Pt. 1: The Last Plantagenet Standing

Birthright, backstabbing, barrels of wine, missing princes, and a marriage meant to keep her head attached. All in the early life of Margaret Pole. Join us as we meet a woman who survived the Wars of the Roses only to be thrust into the Tudor Court. You can expect A LOT of drama and omg just so many Edwards.

This episode only brings Maggie into her 20's and she lived a very long life (especially for the times), so this will certainly be a multi-part series! See y'all for part 2.

Content notes

Mentions of execution, imprisonment, child mortality, and political violence.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

02:12 Introducing Margaret Pole and the Wars of the Roses

04:29 Margaret's Early Life and Family Drama

08:56 The Downfall of Margaret's Parents

25:58 Living with Uncle Richard III

27:43 Margaret's Uncertain Future

30:57 Life Under the Tudors

42:45 The Perkin Warbeck Affair

50:14 Tragic Endings and New Beginnings

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We kick off a brand-new season of Queens Podcast with the one and only Janis Joplin—Port Arthur’s wild child who became a 1960s rock legend. From awkward high-school years in segregated Texas to discovering the blues, to fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, bringing down the house at Monterey Pop, and flying into Woodstock by helicopter, Katy and Nathan trace the meteoric rise—and heartbreaking fall—of a woman who refused to shrink herself. Expect Texas gossip, bisexual chaos, and the usual Queens Podcast charm

Time stamps:

00:00 Welcome to Queen's Podcast

03:02 Introducing Janis Joplin

08:47 High School Struggles

13:57 College and Early Music Career

17:07 San Francisco and the Hippie Movement

24:27 Return to Texas and Attempt to Get Clean

25:53 Big Brother and the Holding Company

29:27 Peggy: The Villain or Friend?

33:00 Monterey Pop Festival and Rising Fame

38:23 Woodstock

42:20 The Downward Spiral

45:07 A Glimmer of Hope in Brazil

47:38 Final Days and Legacy

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Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, federal indictments, and yes… prison at “Camp Cupcake.”

This week, we’re joined by our friends Tess & Claire from Right Answers Mostly to dig into Martha’s remarkable (and scandal-filled) life. From kissing strangers on her honeymoon, to becoming America’s first female self-made billionaire, to her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg — Martha’s story is proof that perfectionism and ambition can build an empire… but they can also land you in hot water with the feds.

00:00 Welcome and Special Guests Introduction

01:16 Introducing Today's Topic: Martha Stewart

05:56 Martha Stewart's Early Life and Family Background

11:21 Martha's College Years and Early Marriage

13:24 Martha's Honeymoon and Early Career

16:27 Motherhood and Wall Street Career

20:54 Catering Business and Rise to Fame

28:04 A New Beginning: Launching a Magazine

30:52 Insider Trading Scandal

34:40 Prison Time and Reform

37:00 Post-Prison Comeback

39:27 Martha and Snoop: An Unlikely Duo

49:05 Reflecting on Martha's Legacy

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In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place?

Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link.

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster

03:04 The Royal Family Drama

06:30 King Henry's Reign and Policies

11:26 The Party on the White Ship

20:12 The Blessing and the Inevitable Tragedy

21:56 Theories on Steven's Departure

28:30 The Tragic Shipwreck

30:33 Comparing the White Ship to the Titanic

38:55 The Aftermath and Historical Impact

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Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü .

Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram!

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement00:43 Welcome to For the Love of History00:54 Valentine's Day and Housekeeping01:39 History BFF Travel Meetup02:42 YouTube Channel and Content Updates03:22 Introduction to Chinese Mythology04:40 Creation Story of Pengu07:11 Nüwa and the Creation of Humans08:48 The Pantheon of Chinese Deities11:34 Introduction to Jiutian Xuannü14:01 Jiutian Xuannü's Powers and Influence18:37 Sexuality and Taoist Practices23:09 Historical Erasure and Rediscovery26:05 Final Thoughts and Superstitions27:18 Closing Remarks and Listener Appreciation

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In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half.

Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more.

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage

01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request

05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics

12:33 Olga's Role in World War I

13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment

16:59 Revolution and House Arrest

23:04 Life in Denmark

30:54 World War II and Canada

32:17 Final Years and Legacy

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In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it.

Time stamps:

And if you haven't listened to our Dagmar of Denmark series, find all three episodes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/maria-feodorovna-of-russia-aka-dagmar-of-denmark/

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Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great.

We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 2023 episode. But instead we found a really nuanced, gay, dog loving guy...who also totally loved war. We hope you enjoy this patreon vault episode!

time stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast

00:53 Frederick the Great: The Early Years

03:18 Frederick's Strained Relationship with His Father

06:31 Forbidden Love and Family Tensions

17:04 Frederick's Attempted Escape and Consequences

29:48 Forced Marriage and Continued Struggles

33:58 Frederick's Military Reinstatement and Studies

34:52 Reconciliation with His Father

36:26 Frederick Ascends the Throne and Faces Austria

39:19 The War of Austrian Succession

42:23 Frederick's Military Strategies and the Seven Years' War

47:34 The War of Bavarian Succession and Unification of Germany

54:01 Frederick's Later Years and Legacy

58:06 Frederick's Final Resting Place and Modern Legacy

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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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