Amanda America Dickson
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
1M ago
Welcome to the second special episode of black history month, where we will be discussing one of the South's wealthiest black women, Amanda America Dickson. Amanda, like many mixed people in the South before the Civil War, was a product of an assault, but unlike most mixed-race children, she was raised in white society. She would go on to inherit her father's vast estate and become one of Georgia's most famous socialites. Come and hear her story today on this episode! Bibliography New Georgia Encyclopedia. “Amanda America Dickson,” March 10, 2003. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/h ..read more
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Yaa Asantewaa, Queen Mother of the Ejisu
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by Ayden Fitzgerald
1M ago
Happy Black History Month everybody. To kick off this month I wanted to start with a story of one of my favourite African queens Yaa Asantewaa. Yaa Asantewaa was not born to be a leader but when her brother appointed her to the important position of queen mother it thrusted her into a world of complicated politics and a war against the British. Today she’s remembered in the modern nation of Ghana as a hero and I’m so excited to present her story this month. Come join me to learn about this badass gun wielding queen on today’s episode. Bibliography ADF. “Nana Yaa Asantewaa and the War of the Go ..read more
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Caroline Schermerhorn Astor
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by Ayden Fitzgerald
2M ago
Very recently, I’ve become obsessed with the HBO TV show the Gilded Age and it has led me to a new appreciation for this time. And what a better way to explore it, then to talk about the queen bee of the Gilded Age Caroline Astor. Caroline set the standard for gilded age New York society and she had to be petty to keep society the way she thought it ought to run. Join me on my season, premiere and learn about the fascinating life of Caroline Astor. Bibliography Block, Elizabeth. “Mrs. Caroline Astor Was the Ultimate New York Socialite.” Town & Country, February 8, 2022. https://www.townand ..read more
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Malinche
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by Ayden Fitzgerald
6M ago
Malinche’s name is synonymous with betrayal. She has been called all sorts of names throughout history, but does she really deserve such a bad reputation? Malinche was a slave girl sold to the Spanish as they arrived in Mexico, and when they realized she had a talent for languages, she was an instrumental tool in the takedown of the Aztec empire. Malinche was lucky to have a decent amount of agency for her situation, but it’s also important to remember she was a teenage girl who had no idea what the long-running consequences of her actions would be. Join me to learn about the incredible story ..read more
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Princess Renee of France, Duchess of Ferrara
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
6M ago
Many of you know my deep love for my birthday twin Queen Claude of France but have you heard of Claude’s little sister Renee? Renee had a turbulent life from almost the second she was born from the death of her parents to her disinheritance at a young age. Renee also lived at the height of the religious wars in France and was a princess caught between worlds and it almost cost her everything. Join me to learn about her fascinating life on today’s episode. Bibliography Barlow, Jill. “Renée de France: A Woman of the Reformation.” The Village Church. Accessed August 12, 2023. https://www.thevilla ..read more
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Yolande of Aragon, Duchess of Anjou
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
7M ago
Many people are familiar with the stories that come out of the Hundred Years War, like the heroism of Joan of Arc or the battle of Agincourt, but few know the story of the queen of four kingdoms who helped France win the war. Yolande was born the daughter of the king of Aragon and, over her life, was the unofficial queen of four nations. As a teen, she was strategically married off to the Duke of Anjou, but despite being Spanish, she became a full-blown Francophile and was key to the continued survival of the French monarchy. Join me today to learn her story. Bibliography BookBrowse. “Yolande ..read more
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Mumtaz Mahal
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
7M ago
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings to ever exist. No matter who you are or what language you speak you’ve probably heard of the building, but I bet you haven’t heard of the woman who it was built for. Mumtaz Mahal was the most beloved wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan but while Mumtaz may be famous for dying, I’m more interested in the things she did in her life that made her so beloved to everyone. Join me on this episode to learn about the Mughal’s most beloved empress. Biography of Mumtaz Mahal, the Woman for Whom the Taj Mahal Was Built.” Accessed July 19, 2023. https ..read more
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Sarah Winnemucca ( Tocmetone)
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
8M ago
Many people have never heard of Sarah Winnemucca, but they really should have. Sarah was born amongst the Paiute people at a time when Americans were flocking west by the thousands and causing lots of issues for Native Americans. Sarah’s family sought out a strategy of being kind and helpful to settlers coming west, and as a child, she performed shows to teach settlers about her culture. Despite much hardship as an adult, she would go on to lecture and write about her people and was one of the first Native American women to write an autobiography. Join me and learn more about this remarkable l ..read more
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Berengaria of Navarre
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
8M ago
Of all the queens of England Berengaria is famous for one strange fact about her reign she never stepped foot in England while she was Queen. As the wife of Richard the Lionheart Berengaria faced a heavy challenge of trying to make a marriage work with a man who was more interested in crusading than dynasty making. Come and join me on today’s episode to learn about the queen of England who likely never stepped foot in England. Bibliography Gazette665. “10 Things You Should Know About Berengaria of Navarre,” May 12, 2018. https://gazette665.com/2018/05/11/10-things-you-should-know-about-berenga ..read more
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Zenobia of Palmyra
Long may she reign
by Ayden Fitzgerald
9M ago
Zenobia of Palmyra could rival the famous Cleopatra when it came to pissing off Rome. Zenobia grew up at the daughter of a minor Syrian nobleman but when she married the king of the small but important city of Palmyra her life changed. When her husband died Zenobia took her small city and turned into an empire while simultaneously challenging the known world’s greatest power. Join me to learn the story of this awesome Syrian Queen. Bibliography Bileta, Vedran. “Who Was Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?” TheCollector, May 23, 2023. https://www.thecollector.com/who-was-queen-zenobia-of-palmyra/. Contrib ..read more
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