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The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Death of Ludwig II of Bavaria
Katy and Nathan are back with a Pride Month special, and it's all about Ludwig II of Bavaria - the 'Swan King'. This dude was all about the arts, built some seriously extra castles, and had a personal life that was... complicated (to say the least). We're diving deep into his life - his obsession with Wagner's operas, that engagement that didn't quite make it, and all the political drama. Plus, we're tackling the controversial mystery of his way-too-early goodbye. So, grab your crowns and join us as we celebrate the legacy of this fascinating king.
00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Ludwig of Bavaria
01:33 Early Life of Ludwig: A Royal Childhood
03:01 Ludwig's Eccentric Personality and Interests
13:45 Ludwig's Relationship with Prince Paul
18:50 Ludwig's Obsession with Richard Wagner
26:58 Failed Engagement
29:59 Ludwig's Extravagant Castles
37:25 The Conspiracy to Depose Ludwig
43:01 Mysterious Death of Ludwig II
53:28 Ludwig's Legacy

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Are y'all ready for an adventure? This episode of the Queen's Podcast is about to take you on a wild ride through the life of Hortense Mancini—an absolute 17th-century icon if there ever was one whose life story could rival any soap opera.
From her early days in Rome to her nightmare of a marriageHortense's life was anything but boring. From Parisian it-girl to mistress of the King of England this story has it all. So grab your strawberry mimosas and get ready for a wild ride.
Time stamps:
00:41 Revisiting Hortense Mancini & Cocktail
01:17 Hortense's Early Life
02:09 Family Background and Move to France
05:55 Life in French Court
19:50 Marriage to Armand and Early Struggles
22:25 Life in the Countryside
27:37 Hortense's Rebellion and Affairs
33:58 Locked Up and Losing It
35:35 Plotting the Great Escape
37:35 The Bold Escape to Rome
43:46 Return to Paris and New Beginnings
49:21 Affairs and Scandals in England
58:35 The Final Years and Legacy

A couple of really great articles on Miss Mancini and fam:
F Yeah History
Party like 1660
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Evita Perón: The Legacy and Legends of Argentina's Controversial First Lady
Welcome everyone to the season 7 finale. Today we're wrapping up the fascinating life and legacy of Eva Perón, the one and only Evita.
Join us as we chat about her politically wild life, her passion for social reforms, and yes, her controversial ties to fascism. We'll also cover the bizarre and unsettling journey of Evita's embalmed body—because her story is nothing short of chaotic and cult-like.
Time stamps
00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of Season 7!
02:30 Diving into the Life of Eva Perón
02:45 Eva's Rise to Power and Relationship Dynamics
03:59 The Political Landscape and Eva's Role
31:02 The Rainbow Tour: Evita's European Adventure
41:19 Eva's Energized Return: Tackling Women's Suffrage and Exhausting Work Hours
43:05 Eva's Declining Health Amidst Political Aspirations and Controversy
45:19 The Final Years
52:43 WTF afterlife of Eva Peron's remains.
01:07:48 A Legacy of Controversy: Eva Peron's Mixed Reception and Enduring Influence
Some sources:
Thought.co
EvitaPeron.org
The Real Life of Eva Peron
The Animated History of Argentina
Biographics
National Library of Medicine
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Welcome to our last queen of season 7, Evita aka Eva Perón.
Eva Peron is probably one of the most famous names to come out of Argentina. We know she's controversial! But, before she was Evita, she was an insecure little girl from a small town. Life was not easy, but our girl made the best out of life. In this episode we'll talk her humble beginnings and see her move to the big city of Buenos Aires to make her dreams come true.

01:07 Introducing Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady
02:04 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Time
04:14 Eva's Early Life: From Humble Beginnings to Dreams of Stardom
14:38 The Move to Hunin: A New Beginning for Eva and Her Family
23:08 The Controversial Beginnings of Eva Perón
24:44 Eva's Struggles and Rise in Buenos Aires
26:48 The Harsh Realities of the Entertainment Industry
33:05 Eva Perón's Breakthrough in Radio
37:48 Eva's Foray into Politics and Union Work
39:19 The Political Climate of Argentina
45:09 Eva and Juan Perón: A Partnership Begins
Some sources:
Thought.co
EvitaPeron.org
The Real Life of Eva Peron
The Animated History of Argentina
Biographics
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It's mistress week and today we are talking rags to riches (kind of) in this Cinderalla story (that also includes like... so much adultery). The Katherine Swynford story. Katherine Swynford is often considered the mother of the Tudor dynasty and the ancestress of another Queens Podcast alumni, Margaret Beaufort. We think you're going to love episode regardless of if you're listening to it for the first or fifth time!
Nathan pairs this episode with a spicy margarity while Katy pairs it with a virgin-cocktail as she wraps up dry January.
Some useful sources:

History of a medieval mistress

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/katherine-swynford/

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/08/08/blanche-duchess-of-lancaster/

https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2018/04/08/the-most-successful-mistress-katherine-swynford-duchess-of-lancaster/


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We are doing a mini-mistresses week and first up is the first Royal Mistress we ever covered.
Now, Diane wasn't just any royal mistress, she was the royal mistress. From her iconic fountain of youth (was it really just the water, Diane?), to her savvy political maneuvers that would make Machiavelli take notes, we're uncovering the life of the woman who became the envy and idol of France..
So grab your crown, pour yourself a glass of your finest wine, and join us as we explore the life of Diane de Poitiers, the woman who showed us that sometimes, the most powerful place in the land is right at the heart of the king.
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