Catherine de’Medici, Part Two

The second part of Catherine de’Medici’s story, or, how do you solve a problem like De Guises?

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Here’s a link to Lana Wood Johnson’s two YA novels: Books by Lana Wood Johnson

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References:

Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de’Medici by Estelle Paranque

The Rival Queens: Catherine De’ Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom by Nancy Goldstone

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Author Interview: Vanessa Wilkie (A Woman of Influence: The Spectacular Rise of Alice Spencer in Tudor England)

It’s a super special! This time we’re joined by Vanessa Wilkie, author of the new biography A WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: THE SPECTACULAR RISE OF ALICE SPENCER IN TUDOR ENGLAND.

This book has crossover with the Vulgar History episode about Anne Stanley Countess of Castlehaven, in that, Alice Spencer was Anne Stanley’s mother. She was also the wife of VH fav Ferdinando Stanley, and also a member of the Spencer family you may know from Princess Diana’s whole deal.

Learn more about the book and buy a copy here

Info about Vanessa’s role and research at the Huntington Library

Listen to the Vulgar History episode about Alice’s daughter, Anne Stanley Countess of Castlehaven, here

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Catherine de’Medici: Part One

No discussion of Mary Queen of Scots is complete without talking about her one time mother-in-law, Catherine de’Medici. In part one, we set the stage for Catherine’s long life of relentless scheming. Also, I learn how to correctly pronounce her name! Plus: discussion of her husband’s maybe wonky dick. And, how she, her husb, and his mistress were not really a Diana/Charles/Camilla scenario. Plus: Popes!

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References:

Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de’Medici by Estelle Paranque

The Rival Queens: Catherine De’ Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom by Nancy Goldstone

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Here’s a link to the fundraiser: Tits Out For Trans Rights

Here’s a link to Lana Wood Johnson’s two YA novels: Books by Lana Wood Johnson

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Author Interview: Max Wallace (After the Miracle: The Political Crusades of Helen Keller)

***Note: the audio quality is a bit different in this one because my computer was having a fit, but don’t worry, it’s still a great episode and SO IMPORTANT and I’m glad to release it despite some audio oddness.***

It’s a super special! I’m joined by Max Wallace to talk about his new book, AFTER THE MIRACLE: THE POLITICAL CRUSADES OF HELEN KELLER.

I truly can’t recommend this book enough, I’ve never had my understanding of a woman from history expanded as much as what Max discusses about Helen Keller.

Learn more about the book and find links to buy a copy here

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Author Interview: Paterson Joseph (The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho)

Author (and actor) Paterson Joseph joins us to share the story of Charles Ignatius Sancho, a Black man from Georgian England whose story deserves to be much more widely known. Which is why Paterson wrote a book about him!

Paterson’s novel, The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, is available everywhere you get books, including bookshop.org 

Including as an audiobook, read by the author!

You can follow Paterson on Twitter @ignatius_sancho and on Instagram @patersondjoseph

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Mary, Queen of Scots: Mary’s Mother, Marie de Guise: Part Two

The second part of Marie de Guise’s story is no less chaotic than the first part, as she winds up single-handedly running Scotland while fending off the Asshole Scottish Lords, dealing with her useless brothers, and honestly spending most of her time wishing she was back in France for the wine and cheese.

Here are links to EKsplaine, who I quote here about her hilarious Scottish history reels and Youtube!

eksplaine Youtube

eksplaine IG

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And here’s a link to Lana Wood Johnson’s two YA novels: Books by Lana Wood Johnson

And here’s a link to my birthday fundraiser: Tits Out For Trans Rights

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Mary, Queen of Scots: Mary’s Mother, Marie de Guise: Part One

Time to learn about Marie de Guise, the mother of Mary Queen of Scots! De Guise expert Lana Wood Johnson joins us to talk about just how influential Marie’s family was, how and why she wound up in Scotland, how she dealt with the Asshole Scottish Lords ft. John Goddamn Knox, and how nature AND nurture would lead to in the development of Mary Queen of Scots’s personality later on.

I forgot to say in the episode, but my main source of info about Marie was this book:

Scourge of Henry VIII: The Life of Marie de Guise by Melanie Clegg

Here are links to EKsplaine, who I quote here about her hilarious Scottish history reels and Youtube!

eksplaine Youtube

eksplaine IG

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Mary, Queen of Scots: Mary’s Grandmother, Margaret Tudor: Part One

In season 6, we’ll be looking at the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. And where better to start off than with her grandmother, whose life was also oddly setting up several precedents for Mary to the point it’s like: are they the same person across time?

Learn about Margaret’s child bride queen era, how she ensured her entry to Scotland was on par with that time Rihanna wore Guo Pei to the Met, and how the Tudor affliction of falling for bad boys is going to play out for her.

Coming up next week: Herman, my pills!!

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References:

Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots: The Life of King Henry VIII’s Sister, by Sarah-Beth Watkins

Sisters to the King: the tumultuous lives of Henry VIII’s sisters – Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France by Maria Perry

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