Dowager Empress Cixi part 1

Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, federal indictments, and yes… prison at “Camp Cupcake.” This week, we’re joined by our friends Tess & Claire from Right Answers Mostly to dig into Martha’s remarkable (and scandal-filled) life. From kissing strangers on her honeymoon, to becoming America’s first female self-made billionaire, to her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg — Martha’s story is proof that perfectionism and ambition can build an empire… but they can also land you in hot water with the feds. 00:00 Welcome and Special Guests Introduction 01:16 Introducing Today's Topic: Martha Stewart 05:56 Martha Stewart's Early Life and Family Background 11:21 Martha's College Years and Early Marriage 13:24 Martha's Honeymoon and Early Career 16:27 Motherhood and Wall Street Career 20:54 Catering Business and Rise to Fame 28:04 A New Beginning: Launching a Magazine 30:52 Insider Trading Scandal 34:40 Prison Time and Reform 37:00 Post-Prison Comeback 39:27 Martha and Snoop: An Unlikely Duo 49:05 Reflecting on Martha's Legacy Check out Right Answers Mostly wherever you get your pods and follow them on Instagram Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place? Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster 03:04 The Royal Family Drama 06:30 King Henry's Reign and Policies 11:26 The Party on the White Ship 20:12 The Blessing and the Inevitable Tragedy 21:56 Theories on Steven's Departure 28:30 The Tragic Shipwreck 30:33 Comparing the White Ship to the Titanic 38:55 The Aftermath and Historical Impact Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü . Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement00:43 Welcome to For the Love of History00:54 Valentine's Day and Housekeeping01:39 History BFF Travel Meetup02:42 YouTube Channel and Content Updates03:22 Introduction to Chinese Mythology04:40 Creation Story of Pengu07:11 Nüwa and the Creation of Humans08:48 The Pantheon of Chinese Deities11:34 Introduction to Jiutian Xuannü14:01 Jiutian Xuannü's Powers and Influence18:37 Sexuality and Taoist Practices23:09 Historical Erasure and Rediscovery26:05 Final Thoughts and Superstitions27:18 Closing Remarks and Listener Appreciation Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half. Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage 01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request 05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics 12:33 Olga's Role in World War I 13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment 16:59 Revolution and House Arrest 23:04 Life in Denmark 30:54 World War II and Canada 32:17 Final Years and Legacy See samples of her art work here Lots of great pics of Olga before and after the revolution Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it. Time stamps: And if you haven't listened to our Dagmar of Denmark series, find all three episodes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/maria-feodorovna-of-russia-aka-dagmar-of-denmark/ 00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Announcement 00:57 Introducing Olga Alexandrovna 07:09 Family Dynamics and Parental Relationships 16:33 Olga's Public Debut and Struggles 20:51 Royal Matchmaking and Cousin Marriages 26:57 A Lavish Wedding and a Lonely Night 29:43 Struggles of a Royal Marriage 31:58 Olga's Acts of Kindness 35:12 A New Romantic Interest Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, check out our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices