Mary Boleyn has long existed in the shadow of her more famous sister. When she is remembered at all, she is often reduced to a mistress, a scandal, or “the other Boleyn girl.” Her reputation has been shaped by centuries of gossip, speculation, and sexual judgment but very little attention has been paid to the woman herself. Yet Mary’s story did not end with Henry VIII. She walked away from the Tudor court, defied her powerful family to marry for love, and became the mother of Catherine Carey. Possibly fathered by Henry VIII and raised in the aftermath of Anne Boleyn’s execution, Catherine returned to the Tudor court and formed a close, enduring relationship with Elizabeth I. She witnessed some of the most dangerous years of the Tudor dynasty, yet her own role has remained largely hidden. Today, I’m joined by Wendy J. Dunn, a multi-award-winning Australian author whose work gives voice to the women of Tudor history. Wendy is the author of several works of historical fiction, as well as the nonfiction book Henry VIII’s True Daughter: Catherine Carey. Her latest novel, Shades of Yellow, connects the life of a modern woman with that of Amy Dudley, the often-overlooked wife of Robert Dudley. Together, we explore Mary Boleyn’s contested reputation, Catherine Carey’s possible royal parentage, the powerful women surrounding Elizabeth I, and how historical fiction can bring us closer to the women who lived behind the closed doors of the Tudor court.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mary Boleyn has long existed in the shadow of her more famous sister. When she is remembered at all, she is often reduced to a mistress, a scandal, or “the other Boleyn girl.” Her reputation has been shaped by centuries of gossip, speculation, and sexual judgment but very little attention has been paid to the woman herself. Yet Mary’s story did not end with Henry VIII. She walked away from the Tudor court, defied her powerful family to marry for love, and became the mother of Catherine Carey. Possibly fathered by Henry VIII and raised in the aftermath of Anne Boleyn’s execution, Catherine returned to the Tudor court and formed a close, enduring relationship with Elizabeth I. She witnessed some of the most dangerous years of the Tudor dynasty, yet her own role has remained largely hidden. Today, I’m joined by Wendy J. Dunn, a multi-award-winning Australian author whose work gives voice to the women of Tudor history. Wendy is the author of several works of historical fiction, as well as the nonfiction book Henry VIII’s True Daughter: Catherine Carey. Her latest novel, Shades of Yellow, connects the life of a modern woman with that of Amy Dudley, the often-overlooked wife of Robert Dudley. Together, we explore Mary Boleyn’s contested reputation, Catherine Carey’s possible royal parentage, the powerful women surrounding Elizabeth I, and how historical fiction can bring us closer to the women who lived behind the closed doors of the Tudor court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Boleyn has long existed in the shadow of her more famous sister. When she is remembered at all, she is often reduced to a mistress, a scandal, or “the other Boleyn girl.” Her reputation has been shaped by centuries of gossip, speculation, and sexual judgment but very little attention has been paid to the woman herself. Yet Mary’s story did not end with Henry VIII. She walked away from the Tudor court, defied her powerful family to marry for love, and became the mother of Catherine Carey. Possibly fathered by Henry VIII and raised in the aftermath of Anne Boleyn’s execution, Catherine returned to the Tudor court and formed a close, enduring relationship with Elizabeth I. She witnessed some of the most dangerous years of the Tudor dynasty, yet her own role has remained largely hidden. Today, I’m joined by Wendy J. Dunn, a multi-award-winning Australian author whose work gives voice to the women of Tudor history. Wendy is the author of several works of historical fiction, as well as the nonfiction book Henry VIII’s True Daughter: Catherine Carey. Her latest novel, Shades of Yellow, connects the life of a modern woman with that of Amy Dudley, the often-overlooked wife of Robert Dudley. Together, we explore Mary Boleyn’s contested reputation, Catherine Carey’s possible royal parentage, the powerful women surrounding Elizabeth I, and how historical fiction can bring us closer to the women who lived behind the closed doors of the Tudor court. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Other Boleyn Legacy

Bianca Capello led a life of mystery, danger, and love. Born into wealth and surrounded by a family tradition of medicine, she defied convention to rise to the very top of Renaissance Florentine society. Famously beautiful, Bianca is perhaps best remembered as the mistress and eventual wife of Francesco de’ Medici. But her life and legacy extend far beyond her relationship with one of Florence’s most powerful men. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gigi Berardi, author of Bianca’s Cure, to uncover the woman behind the legend. Together, we explore Bianca’s remarkable life, the hidden histories woven into the streets and buildings of Florence, and the women whose contributions to medicine, science, and intellectual life have too often been left out of the historical record. Music Credit: Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bianca Capello led a life of mystery, danger, and love. Born into wealth and surrounded by a family tradition of medicine, she defied convention to rise to the very top of Renaissance Florentine society. Famously beautiful, Bianca is perhaps best remembered as the mistress and eventual wife of Francesco de’ Medici. But her life and legacy extend far beyond her relationship with one of Florence’s most powerful men. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gigi Berardi, author of Bianca’s Cure, to uncover the woman behind the legend. Together, we explore Bianca’s remarkable life, the hidden histories woven into the streets and buildings of Florence, and the women whose contributions to medicine, science, and intellectual life have too often been left out of the historical record. Music Credit: Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bianca Capello led a life of mystery, danger, and love. Born into wealth and surrounded by a family tradition of medicine, she defied convention to rise to the very top of Renaissance Florentine society. Famously beautiful, Bianca is perhaps best remembered as the mistress and eventual wife of Francesco de’ Medici. But her life and legacy extend far beyond her relationship with one of Florence’s most powerful men. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gigi Berardi, author of Bianca’s Cure, to uncover the woman behind the legend. Together, we explore Bianca’s remarkable life, the hidden histories woven into the streets and buildings of Florence, and the women whose contributions to medicine, science, and intellectual life have too often been left out of the historical record. Music Credit: Renaissance&nbsp;by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Mysterious Bianca Cappello

Throughout history, women have held extraordinary power but possessing power did not mean they were free to wield it. From Cleopatra and the queens of Tudor England to Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, and beyond, powerful women have repeatedly been remembered through stories of sexuality, vanity, ambition, and failure. In today’s episode, I’m joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss her latest book, Regina: A New History of Women and Power. We explore what it meant for a woman to rule, how queens crafted their own images, and why the myths surrounding powerful women have proven so difficult to dislodge. What happens when women take the throne and who gets to decide how we remember them?<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Throughout history, women have held extraordinary power but possessing power did not mean they were free to wield it. From Cleopatra and the queens of Tudor England to Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, and beyond, powerful women have repeatedly been remembered through stories of sexuality, vanity, ambition, and failure. In today’s episode, I’m joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss her latest book, Regina: A New History of Women and Power. We explore what it meant for a woman to rule, how queens crafted their own images, and why the myths surrounding powerful women have proven so difficult to dislodge. What happens when women take the throne and who gets to decide how we remember them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout history, women have held extraordinary power but possessing power did not mean they were free to wield it. From Cleopatra and the queens of Tudor England to Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, and beyond, powerful women have repeatedly been remembered through stories of sexuality, vanity, ambition, and failure. In today’s episode, I’m joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss her latest book, Regina: A New History of Women and Power. We explore what it meant for a woman to rule, how queens crafted their own images, and why the myths surrounding powerful women have proven so difficult to dislodge. What happens when women take the throne and who gets to decide how we remember them? Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Women and Thrones

Welcome to Wicked Women: The Podcast, a series that looks at some of the most infamous and maligned women in history. This episode provides a brief overview of how the series will work, and which women will be featured. Enjoy!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to Wicked Women: The Podcast, a series that looks at some of the most infamous and maligned women in history. This episode provides a brief overview of how the series will work, and which women will be featured. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wicked Women: The Podcast, a series that looks at some of the most infamous and maligned women in history. This episode provides a brief overview of how the series will work, and which women will be featured. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Wicked Women: The Podcast Introduction

They were adulterers, murderers, mistresses, religious zealots, thieves, and traitors. They were queens, wives, mothers, young, and old. What binds the women together in this podcast is their legacies. These are women who were known during their lifetimes or reinvented after their deaths as wicked women. The lenses of history are often gendered, damning women for some of the same actions that men have been lauded for. The nuances surrounding the women in this podcast were removed in exchange for a one-sided portrayal. Within Wicked Women: The Podcast, I do not attempt to excuse or condone the wrongs committed by these women, instead, the podcast looks at their overarching story and examines the origin of their negative legacy. Alongside a brief biographical overview of the woman, I will be incorporating interviews I have held with experts on the subject to provide multiple and diverse perspectives.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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They were adulterers, murderers, mistresses, religious zealots, thieves, and traitors. They were queens, wives, mothers, young, and old. What binds the women together in this podcast is their legacies. These are women who were known during their lifetimes or reinvented after their deaths as wicked women. The lenses of history are often gendered, damning women for some of the same actions that men have been lauded for. The nuances surrounding the women in this podcast were removed in exchange for a one-sided portrayal. Within Wicked Women: The Podcast, I do not attempt to excuse or condone the wrongs committed by these women, instead, the podcast looks at their overarching story and examines the origin of their negative legacy. Alongside a brief biographical overview of the woman, I will be incorporating interviews I have held with experts on the subject to provide multiple and diverse perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They were adulterers, murderers, mistresses, religious zealots, thieves, and traitors. They were queens, wives, mothers, young, and old. What binds the women together in this podcast is their legacies. These are women who were known during their lifetimes or reinvented after their deaths as wicked women. The lenses of history are often gendered, damning women for some of the same actions that men have been lauded for. The nuances surrounding the women in this podcast were removed in exchange for a one-sided portrayal. Within Wicked Women: The Podcast, I do not attempt to excuse or condone the wrongs committed by these women, instead, the podcast looks at their overarching story and examines the origin of their negative legacy. Alongside a brief biographical overview of the woman, I will be incorporating interviews I have held with experts on the subject to provide multiple and diverse perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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