Queens Podcast

Princess Nest aka Nest ferch Rhys came from a very long line of Welsh warriors and kings. However, in her lifetime things took a big shift. There is more that we DON'T know about her life, but what we know for certain is that she is one of the only women from medieval Wales to be more than a passing footnote in history. In fact, it's said that her beauty caused a civil war. Okay, n

When we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire has gone down in history as Ibrahim the Mad, soooo..... Kosem, a woman who redefined 'boss lady' in the Ottoman Empire, found herself navigating thr

Exploring the Early Life of Kösem Sultan: The Rise of a Legendary Figure Kösem Sultan's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful and influential women in Ottoman history is truly remarkable. Born in humble surroundings, she navigated the complex world of the Ottoman court with grace and determination, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy that continues t

Dagmar of Denmark: From Empress to Exile We are back for part 3 of the life of Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna, empress of Russia. Her son, Nicholas, is now tsar and it doesn't go great for anyone. In this episode we'll discuss the complicated tightrope Dagmar had to walk as both mother and chief political advisor in a difficult time to be a royal. We'll also go into Rasput

We are back for part 2 in our 3 part series on Dagmar of Denmark aka Alexandra Feodorovna, the second to last Tsarina of Russia. From train disasters, dramatic love affairs, royal weddings, to assassination attempts – this episode is filled to the brim. So, hold onto your seats y'all as we jump back into Motha Russia. Time stamps: 00:46 Diving into Russian History: The Story of D

This is a Patreon Katy's Corner episode from 2022! In which Katy discusses the complicated dude, Alexander III of Russia. This is meant to compliment our Dagmar of Denmark episode where we won't go into his politics too much. So, in case that's something you want to know more about, check it out here. Time stamps 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:50 Exploring the Life of Alexand

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 th

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

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 relati

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 Mar