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Petronilla of Aquitaine Had Chosen Her Husband

Episode 230

Eleanor of Aquitaine's younger sister Petronilla was attractive and wealthy, but she remained unmarried until she was 19 and met the charming Ralph of Vermandois. There was one big problem with the m…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The King's Alphabet

Episode 229

King Sejong the Great is considered, well, the greatest king in Korean history. And his greatest contribution of all might have been twenty-four letters.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rival Queens (Part 2)

Episode 228

The 6th-century feud between Brunhild and Fredegund would last the rest of their lives, defining their kingdoms for generations as the women went from queens to rival regents.

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rival Queens (Part 1)

Episode 227

Queen Brunhild married Sigeburt I of Austrasia. Her sister married Sigebert's brother. At least, they were married, until Brunhild's sister died under mysterious circumstances and he re-married three…

Published on 5 months ago

More Blood Than You Can Drink

Episode 226

Cyrus the Great of Persia wanted to conquer the Massengetae people and, through cunning, he killed the son of their warrior-queen, Tomyris. It was a bad move.

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Agnes, Mary, and Mary Magdalene

Episode 225

Agnes Sorel was the first official mistress in France, the lover of King Charles VII. But with her official position came a target on her back. Her influence meant that she would make enemies, and ev…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Pope's Kidnapped Child

Episode 224

In 1858, a Jewish child was taken from his family. They said that because the boy had been secretly baptized, he was now a ward of the Papal States. And his new adoptive father would be none other th…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Coquette Avenged

Episode 223

Most women in 17th century France were faced with a choice: marriage, or a convent. Ninon de l'Enclos chose her own path.

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Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Will the Real Tsar Dmitri Please Stand Up? (Part 2)

Episode 222

Tsar Dmitri I was murdered by assassins, but he wouledn't be the last to use the name of Ivan the Terrible's son claiming to be the rightful ruler of Russia.

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Published on 6 months ago

Will the Real Tsar Dmitri Please Stand Up? (Part 1)

Episode 221

In 1605, Dmitri — the son of Ivan the Terrible — became the Tsar of Russia. Less than a year leader, he was brutally deposed. But one question remained: was he actually even the real Dmitri? 

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago