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Wetamoo is often unknown to most people in American history, probably because she was around just after the far more famous Pocahontas. Weetamoo grew up knowing she would lead her tribe, but English settlers were making the world a much more dangerous place, bringing sickness and war, causing her to go head to head with them at the head of an army. come and learn about the most famous warrior and leader you probably haven't heard of!This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchase. BibliographyBalasa, Josh. “Life Story: Weetamoo (ca. 1635-40 – ca. 1676).” Women & the American Story, October 17, 2018. https://wams.nyhistory.org/early-encounters/english-colonies/weetamoo/.Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Corbitant.” Wikipedia, April 10, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbitant.———. “Wampanoag.” Wikipedia, February 5, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampanoag#Culture.———. “Wampanoag.” Wikipedia, February 5, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampanoag#Culture.———. “Wamsutta.” Wikipedia, April 2, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wamsutta.———. “Weetamoo.” Wikipedia, March 20, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weetamoo.“HERStory.” Accessed April 4, 2025. ht ps://malegislature.gov/StateHouse/HERStory.Mark, Joshua J. “Weetamoo.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed April 4, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/Weetamoo/.Native Americans. “Weetamoo - Native-Americans.Org,” August 30, 2018. https://www.native-americans.org/weetamoo/.Silveira, Nathan. “Weetamoo - Lighting the Way, Historic Women of the SouthCoast.” Lighting the Way, Historic Women of the SouthCoast - Profiles of Women of the SouthCoast, March 28, 2024. https://historicwomensouthcoast.org/weetamoo/.

Mary Boleyn was Anne Boleyn's elder sister, and while she didn't lose her head, she still had a hell of a life. As the eldest daughter of a rising family in the Tudor court, she was expected to keep her head down, marry well and advance her family, but much like her sister, she took her own path in life, and it led to scandal. Hear her story on today's episode.This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewellery. Use code: AYDEN for 15% offBibliographyBevan, Richard. “Anne’s Sister: 10 Facts About Mary Boleyn.” History Hit. Accessed February 20, 2025. https://www.historyhit.com/facts-about-mary-boleyn/.Claire. “The Anne Boleyn Files.” The Anne Boleyn Files, August 26, 2011. https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/bios/tudor-characters-competition/mary-boleyn-by-karissa-baker/.Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire.” Wikipedia, February 19, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Boleyn,_Countess_of_Wiltshire.———. “Mary Boleyn.” Wikipedia, February 20, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Boleyn.———. “Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire.” Wikipedia, February 19, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Boleyn,_1st_Earl_of_Wiltshire.———. “William Carey (Courtier).” Wikipedia, February 4, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Carey_(courtier).———. “William Stafford (Courtier).” Wikipedia, January 13, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Stafford_(courtier).Dunn, Wendy J. “The Final Mystery of Mary Boleyn.” The Hist Fic Company (blog), March 10, 2023. https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/post/the-final-mystery-of-mary-boleyn?srsltid=AfmBOopLQlnDKiy4ZULxLDrs1x_1cy61k4KPalyHCEIk6oOmHW2EsN22.History... the interesting bits! “Mary Boleyn – History… the Interesting Bits!” Accessed February 20, 2025. https://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/mary-boleyn/.ryangibson. “Mary Boleyn: Biography, Portrait, Facts & Information.” cldyson, January 31, 2015. https://englishhistory.net/tudor/citizens/mary-boleyn/.

Agrippina the Elder was the imperial princess of Rome who did everything right. She married who she was told, keeping her family line going and effortlessly maintaining her family's perfect image. However, Roman politics are tough, and not even she could outmaneuver betrayal and bloodshed. Join me on this episode to learn about the infamous grandaughter of Augustus. This podcast is sponserd by Common Era Jewlery. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchuse. BibliographyBerlin, Ursa Major Design. “Agrippina the Elder.” My Favourite Planet People. Accessed January 20, 2025. http://www.my-favourite-planet.de/english/people/a1/agrippina-major.html.Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Agrippina the Elder.” Wikipedia, January 4, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrippina_the_Elder.———. “Germanicus.” Wikipedia, January 10, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanicus#Illness_and_death.Naples, Mary. “Agrippina the Elder: The Woman Who Would Be Empress.” Femmina Classica, June 12, 2020. https://femminaclassica.com/agrippina-the-elder-the-woman-who-would-be-empress/.primeo. “Agrippina the Elder (14 BC-AD 33), Granddaughter of Augustus.” Totally History, May 20, 2022. https://totallyhistory.com/agrippina-the-elder/.Adams, Geoff W. (2007), The Roman Emperor Gaius "Caligula" and His Hellenistic Aspirations, BrownWalker Press,Dando-Collins, Stephen (2008), Blood of the Caesars: How the Murder of Germanicus Led to the Fall of Rome, WileyHawley, Richard; Levick, Barbara (2002), Women in Antiquity: New Assessments, Routledge“Agrippina the Elder” by Queens Podcast on Spotify. Salisbury, Joyce E. (2001), Women in the ancient world, ABC-CLIO

Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, is often not given her due credit for how influential she was in the crushing of the Viking Age. Æthelflæd was raised by Alfred the Great, who would have been a fine model for her future leadership. When she married the Lord of Mercia, she showed she was her father's daughter by teaming up with her brother to drive Vikings from England, and securely handing her throne down to her daughter. Come and learn about the badass Lady of the Mericans on this episode of the pod.This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchase. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Ælfwynn.” Wikipedia, July 18, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86lfwynn.———. “Æthelflæd.” Wikipedia, November 27, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelfl%C3%A6d#Family.———. “Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians.” Wikipedia, August 5, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelred,_Lord_of_the_Mercians#Early_rule.———. “Alfred the Great.” Wikipedia, December 14, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_the_Great.———. “Ealhswith.” Wikipedia, October 26, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ealhswith.Historic UK. “Æthelflæd (Aethelflaed), Lady of the Mercians,” October 29, 2016. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Aethelflaed-Lady-of-the-Mercians/.History... the interesting bits! “Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians,” June 12, 2018. https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2018/06/12/aethelflaed-lady-of-the-mercians/.LSS. “Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians.” The British Monarchy (blog), June 12, 2021. https://www.thebritishmonarchy.co.uk/post/%C3%A6thelfl%C3%A6d-lady-of-the-mercians.Mark, Joshua J. “Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians Timeline.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed December 16, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/timeline/Aethelflaed,_Lady_of_the_Mercians/.Ramirez, Dr Janina. “Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians: The Warrior Queen Who Crushed the Vikings.” HistoryExtra, March 11, 2022. https://www.historyextra.com/period/anglo-saxon/aethelflaed-aethelflaed-woman-who-vikings-anglo-saxon-england/.The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Aethelflaed.” Encyclopedia Britannica, July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aethelflaed.The History Press. “Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians Timeline,” May 3, 2018. https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/aethelflaed-lady-of-the-mercians-timeline/.

Olga of Kyiv started out life as an obscure Rus noblewoman until she was thrust onto the centre stage by marrying the most powerful man in Eastern Europe. Soon enough, she was faced with a crisis when that man died, and she was left regent of a whole principality with a baby son and no protection. However, she rose to the occasion kicking asses and taking names and making sure no one would forget the name, Olga. She was so good at her job that she even became a saint in the catholic church. Join me on today's episode to hear her blood-soaked story.This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchase!BibliographyBloks, Moniek. “Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Olga - A Most Brutal Saint.” History of Royal Women, February 16, 2017. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/olga-of-kiev/holy-equal-apostles-olga/.Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Igor of Kiev.” Wikipedia, October 24, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_of_Kiev.———. “Olga of Kiev.” Wikipedia, November 4, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olga_of_Kiev#Legacy.———. “Sviatoslav I.” Wikipedia, November 23, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sviatoslav_I.Duits, Simon. “Olga of Kiev: History’s Most Vengeful Saint.” Medieval Reporter, June 1, 2022. https://medievalreporter.com/olga-of-kiev/.Johnson, Alex. “Olga of Kiev: The One Saint You Don’t Want to Mess With.” Museum Hack, May 30, 2018. https://museumhack.com/olga-of-kiev/.Morris, Deianira. “Olga of Kiev: Pious Saint or Murderous Queen?” TheCollector, February 19, 2022. https://www.thecollector.com/olga-of-kiev-russian-saint-or-queen/.The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Saint Olga.” Encyclopedia Britannica, July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Olga.

Empress Josephine was one of the most fascinating women of the French Revolutionary period. Little Jo started out as the oldest daughter of a French noble family in the Caribbean with plenty of clout but not enough cash, so she was soon married off to her first husband, who provided her with the cash she needed but not the love. The French Revolution turned her life upside down, and in the fight for financial security, she met a rising star named Napoloan, who would carry her from being the wife of a soldier to being the empress of his short-lived empire. Learn about her fascinating life on the season primer of season seven. This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry use code AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchase. BibliographyBloks, Moniek. “The Bonaparte Women - Joséphine de Beauharnais (Part One).” History of Royal Women, March 29, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/josephine-de-beauharnais/the-bonaparte-women-josephine-de-beauharnais-part-one/.———. “The Bonaparte Women - Joséphine de Beauharnais (Part Three).” History of Royal Women, April 12, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/josephine-de-beauharnais/the-bonaparte-women-josephine-de-beauharnais-part-three/.———. “The Bonaparte Women - Joséphine de Beauharnais (Part Two).” History of Royal Women, April 5, 2019. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/josephine-de-beauharnais/the-bonaparte-women-josephine-de-beauharnais-part-two/.Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Alexandre de Beauharnais.” Wikipedia, August 15, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_de_Beauharnais.———. “Eugène de Beauharnais.” Wikipedia, October 30, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eug%C3%A8ne_de_Beauharnais.———. “Hortense de Beauharnais.” Wikipedia, November 21, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hortense_de_Beauharnais.———. “Joséphine de Beauharnais.” Wikipedia, November 26, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9phine_de_Beauharnais.———. “Napoleon.” Wikipedia, November 27, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon.McIlvenna, Una. “Napoleon and Joséphine: Their Tumultuous Love Story.” HISTORY, November 20, 2023. https://www.history.com/news/napoleon-josephine-bonaparte-love-story-marriage-divorce.The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Josephine.” Encyclopedia Britannica, July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josephine.

Welcome to the season six finale! On today's episode, we go out with a bang and discuss Queen Nzinga, one of the most badass African warrior queens in history. Nzinga was trained to be a warrior and a diplomate from the time she was small, which came in handy when negotiating with the Portuguese at first for her wimp of an older brother and even more so when she became queen in her own right. Nzinga had a massive effect on her kingdom and the modern country of Angola, which still views her as a proud part of their history. Join me on this episode to hear her story. This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewellery. Use code AYDEN for 15% off your entire order. Bibliography 101 Last Tribes - Mbundu people. “AFRICA.” Accessed September 13, 2024. https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/mbundu.html. Bortolot, Alexander Ives. “Women Leaders in African History: Ana Nzinga, Queen of Ndongo.” The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, January 1, 1AD. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pwmn_2/hd_pwmn_2.htm. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Mukambu of Matamba.” Wikipedia, August 28, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukambu_of_Matamba. ———. “Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba.” Wikipedia, August 30, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nzinga_of_Ndongo_and_Matamba#Legacy. http://www.facebook/com/rejectedprincesses. “Nzinga Mbande: Mother of Angola.” Rejected Princesses. Accessed September 13, 2024. https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/nzinga-mbande. Black History Month 2024. “Queen Nzinga Mbande: The Unyielding Beacon of Resistance and Sovereignty ,” May 1, 2024. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/african-history/queen-nzinga-mbande-the-unyielding-beacon-of-resistance-and-sovereignty/. Segovia, Becca. “Queen Nzinga: The Warrior Queen Brought to Life — RoyaltyNow.” RoyaltyNow, March 3, 2022. https://www.royaltynowstudios.com/blog/blog-post-title-one-pxydc-3e4k2-lwr6a-kleed-dxwc4-cr3nm-welff-kkp9h-lzwy8. Snethen, Jessica. “Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) •,” June 16, 2009. https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/queen-nzinga-1583-1663/. Open Learning. “World-Changing Women: Queen Nzinga.” Accessed September 13, 2024. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/world-changing-women-queen-nzinga. Queens of Infamy: Njinga". Longreads. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2020. Miller, Joseph C. "Nzinga of Matamba in a New Perspective." The Journal of African History 16, no. 2 (1975) pp. 201–206, 208, 209, 210–216. Accessed 30 March 2021. JSTOR 180812 Jackson, Guida M. (1990). Women Who Ruled: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. p. 130. ISBN 0874365600.

What do you get when you take a French noble women and marry her to a Scottish king? A headache for the English. At just twenty-two, Yolande was thrust into the world of Scottish politics when she was married to the ageing king of Scotland, who had unfortunately lost almost every heir he had. Yolande's story had everything a dramatic death, a theory of an imposter baby, and, well, the English trying to screw everyone over. Join me on today's episode to learn about how a seemingly unimportant French girl got caught up in all of this. This Podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire order. Bibliography Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Alexander III of Scotland.” Wikipedia, August 26, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_III_of_Scotland. ———. “Arthur II, Duke of Brittany.” Wikipedia, April 14, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_II,_Duke_of_Brittany. ———. “Beatrice, Countess of Montfort.” Wikipedia, December 8, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice,_Countess_of_Montfort. ———. “John of Montfort.” Wikipedia, August 22, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Montfort. ———. “Robert IV, Count of Dreux.” Wikipedia, October 15, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_IV,_Count_of_Dreux. ———. “Yolande of Dreux, Queen of Scotland.” Wikipedia, April 1, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolande_of_Dreux,_Queen_of_Scotland. [email protected], Undiscovered Scotland: “Yolande de Dreux: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland.” Accessed September 9, 2024. https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/d/yolandededreux.html. Longacre, Celeste. “Pisces Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality Traits, and More.” Almanac.com, May 2, 2024. https://www.almanac.com/pisces-zodiac-sign. Medievalists.net. “Yolande de Dreux, Queen of Scots.” Medievalists.net, April 19, 2016. https://www.medievalists.net/2016/04/yolande-de-dreux-queen-of-scots/. fourteenthcenturyfiend.com. “The Maid of Norway: The Child Queen of Scots, 1286-1290,” January 5, 2019. https://fourteenthcenturyfiend.com/2019/01/05/the-maid-of-norway-the-child-queen-of-scots-1286-1290/. History... the interesting bits! “Yolande and the Hope for the Scottish Succession,” October 30, 2016. https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2016/10/30/yolande-and-the-hope-for-the-scottish-succession/. Connolly, Sharon Bennett (2017). Heroines of the Medieval World. Amberley Publishing Elizabeth Ewan, Sue Innes and Sian Reynolds: The Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women

Being queen is never easy, and no one knew that better than Queen Min. At only eight years old, she was left without a father, but funnily enough, her lack of ambitious male relatives made her the perfect candidate for queen to the irresponsible and impressionable King of Korea. Min bided her time under the thumb of her overbearing father-in-law until she was able to outsmart him and take over the court. Over her twenty-year reign, she managed to modernize Korea in everything from the military to education, all while dealing with the encroaching Japanese empire. Join me to learn about her story on today's episode. This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire purchase. Bibliography Administration, Cultural Heritage. “Birth Home of Empress Myeongseong - Heritage Search.” Cultural Heritage Administration. Accessed August 28, 2024. https://english.cha.go.kr/chaen/search/selectGeneralSearchDetail.do?mn=EN_02_02&sCcebKdcd=21&ccebAsno=00460000&sCcebCtcd=31&pageIndex=388®ion=&canAsset=&ccebPcd1=&searchWrd=&startNum=&endNum=&stCcebAsdt=&enCcebAsdt=&canceled=&ccebKdcd=&ccebCtcd=. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Empress Myeongseong.” Wikipedia, August 26, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Myeongseong#Photographs_and_illustrations. ———. “Gojong of Korea.” Wikipedia, August 27, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gojong_of_Korea. ———. “History of Women in Korea.” Wikipedia, June 23, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_women_in_Korea. ———. “Internal Princess Consort Hanchang.” Wikipedia, March 25, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Princess_Consort_Hanchang. ———. “Min Chi-Rok.” Wikipedia, June 4, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Min_Chi-rok. ———. “Shamanism.” Wikipedia, August 25, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamanism#Ecological_aspect. ———. “Sunjong of Korea.” Wikipedia, July 12, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunjong_of_Korea. New World Encyclopedia. “Empress Myeongseong.” Accessed August 28, 2024. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Empress_Myeongseong. “FamilySearch.Org.” Accessed August 28, 2024. https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname?surname=min. MadMonarchist. “Consort Profile: Empress Myeongseong of Korea.” Accessed August 28, 2024. https://madmonarchist.blogspot.com/2011/10/consort-profile-empress-myeongseong-of.html. Szczepanski, Kallie. “Biography of Queen Min, Korean Empress.” ThoughtCo, July 23, 2012. https://www.thoughtco.com/queen-min-of-joseon-korea-195721. Team, Gale Review. “The Murder of Empress Myeongseong of Korea.” The Gale Review, August 16, 2022. https://review.gale.com/2022/08/16/the-murder-of-empress-myeongseong-of-korea/. “The Legacy of Joseon Korea (1392-1897).” Accessed August 28, 2024. https://www.roots.gov.sg/stories-landing/stories/the-legacy-of-joseon-korea/story.

Mary Todd Lincoln does not have the best reputation amongst first ladies. She was remembered in her time as a mentally unstable overspender who had questionable ties to the Confederacy. However, in this episode, I want pepole to learn about the bright and independent young woman who tried to make the best of every situation she was in and suffered more tragedy than anyone could understand. Join me on this episode as we talk about the sad but extraordinary life of Mary Todd Lincoln. This podcast is sponsored by Common Era Jewelry. Use code: AYDEN for 15% off your entire order. Boomer, Lee. “Life Story: Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882).” Women & the American Story, November 11, 2020. https://wams.nyhistory.org/a-nation-divided/civil-war/mary-todd-lincoln/. Caroli, Betty Boyd. “Mary Todd Lincoln.” Encyclopedia Britannica, July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Todd-Lincoln. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Abraham Lincoln.” Wikipedia, August 8, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln#Assassination. ———. “Mary Todd Lincoln.” Wikipedia, July 26, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Todd_Lincoln. ———. “Robert Smith Todd.” Wikipedia, June 26, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smith_Todd#Personal_life. Family, Death, Facts | HISTORY Mary Todd Lincoln: “Mary Todd Lincoln: Family, Death, Facts.” HISTORY, December 16, 2009. https://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/mary-todd-lincoln. The White House. “Mary Todd Lincoln,” January 12, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-families/mary-todd-lincoln/. Mary Todd Lincoln House. “Mary Todd Lincoln — Mary Todd Lincoln House.” Accessed August 9, 2024. https://www.mtlhouse.org/biography. “Mary Todd Lincoln Timeline and Highlights.” Accessed August 9, 2024. https://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/education/marytimeline.htm. Turner, Justin G. and Turner, Linda Levitt (1987) Mary Todd Lincoln: Her Life and Letters, Fromm International Pub. Corp. Emerson, Jason (2006). "The Madness of Mary Lincoln". American Heritage Magazine. Catherine Clinton, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life (New York: Harper Perennial, 2010)