The world of Geroge R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series is strongly influenced by our own medieval period, and this goes for its queens as well. Today we compare the likes of Cersei Lannister and Margaery Tyrell to the queens of medieval England - see how they stack up.SponsorListeners like YOU on Patreon - www.patreon.com/QueensofEnglandPodcastShownotesQoE website (QueensOfEnglandPodcast.com) QoE Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com) QoE Podcast Twitter page (Twitter.com) For more on the topics discussed in this show click on the links below! This video sums up the series up to but not including the most recent season (warning: Explicit Language): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-T-652VtQk  These are the Youtube videos that I used for the audio clips (warning: Explicit Language) Clip 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZALx29OnHU Clip 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-I4O2UdTGQ Clip 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjPXBok_zXc Clip 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQnZ1dSg9pg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supplemental - Queens of Ice and Fire: The Consorts of Game of Thrones

Too often when we think about the history of a country we think only of kings, lords, castles, and battles.  When we think of queens we think of rulers like Elizabeth I and Victoria, but what about the queens who sat beside their warrior husbands? This podcast is an alternative history of Medieval and Early Modern England, seen through the lives of its queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The first episode of my new show, The Other Half. If you like what you hear, find the show on iTunes or your podcatcher of choice and SUBSCRIBE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First First Ladies of Rome

We round up the Tudor and Stuart Queens, and see how they match up against their Mediaeval forebears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

68 - Seasons Two and Three Wrap-Up: The Tudor and Stuart Queens

In 2018, I have a new show for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing The Other Half

In the face of invasion, Mary fled with her son to France with her husband close behind. It was deja-vu for the Stuart dynasty, but could they regain the crown for a second time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

67 - Mary of Modena (3): The Queen over the Water

In June 1688, Mary gave birth to a son. Or did she?
Enquiry of the Princess of Orange into the Birth of the Prince of Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supplemental - Queens of Ice and Fire: The Consorts of Game of Thrones

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