Matilda of Flanders

02/02/21 • 44 min

Matilda of Flanders was the wife of William the conqueror and the first Queen of England to crowned separately from her husband. She often gets overshadowed by her husband and her children, but she was the literal blueprint that set the standard for Queenship in the decades after her death. Not to mention she lives in infamy as England’s shortest Queen. Come and learn about this fascinating women. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf. Matilda of Flanders., www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/normans_8.html. ([email protected]), John Simkin. Spartacus Educational, Spartacus Educational, spartacus-educational.com/NORmatilda.htm. “Adela of France.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 8 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adela_of_France. “Baldwin V, Count of Flanders for Kids.” Wikt:Refuge, kids.kiddle.co/Baldwin_V,_Count_of_Flanders. “Edward.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-king-of-England-1002-1066. “Harold II.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Harold-II. “Herleva.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herleva. JuliaH, and JuliaH. “Brihtric Mau.” The History Jar, 7 June 2016, thehistoryjar.com/tag/brihtric-mau/. “Matilda of Flanders.” Matilda of Flanders - New World Encyclopedia, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Matilda_of_Flanders. “Matilda of Flanders.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Matilda-of-Flanders/. “Matilda of Flanders.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_Flanders. “Matilda: William the Conqueror's Queen.” HistoryExtra, 26 Nov. 2020, www.historyextra.com/period/norman/matilda-william-the-conquerors-queen/. “William the Conqueror.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 5 June 2020, www.biography.com/royalty/william-the-conqueror.

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Marie Leszczyńska, Queen of France

Marie Leszczyńska was the longest serving Queen of France and the Queen who came before Marie Antoinnette. Despite an amazing story no one remembers her. She went from nobleman’s daughter to princess, then exiled princess and despite being at the bottom of list of 99 other girls, she became one of France’s most well respected queens. Join me as I talk about her story of perseverance and resilience. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Ferrier, Lorraine. “The Little-Known Queen With the Greatest Devotion.” Www.theepochtimes.com, The Epoch Times, 24 July 2019, www.theepochtimes.com/marie-leszczynska-and-the-palace-of-versailles_2997047.html/amp. “Fireplace Mantels See allchevron_right.” Marie Leczinska, www.marcmaison.com/architectural-antiques-resources/marie_leczinska. “Louis XV.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 24 Aug. 2019, www.biography.com/royalty/louis-xv. MAMcIntosh. “Mesdames: The Daughters of Louis XV and Queen Marie Leszczynska.” Brewminate, 20 Jan. 2017, brewminate.com/mesdames-the-daughters-of-louis-xv-and-queen-marie-leszczynska/. “Marie Leszczyńska.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Leszczyńska. “Marie Leszczyńska.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Leszczynska. Nattier, 1748-1760 — d'après, et al. “The Taste of Marie Leszczynska.” Palace of Versailles, 14 Mar. 2020, en.chateauversailles.fr/news/exhibitions/taste-marie-leszczynska#a-touch-of-the-exotic. “Versailles and More.” Back to Main Page, blog.catherinedelors.com/marie-leszczynska-frances-polish-queen/.

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Sara Forbes Bonetta ( Black History Month Special)

Sara Forbes Bonetta was an unlikely story in the Victorian era. As child her family was murdered, and she was taken captive by an African king, until captain Forbes saw her and rescued her. Eventually she was brought before Queen Victoria who recognized her intelligence, and agreed to sponsor her education, because of this Sara became one of the most educated and famous black women in the Victorian era, and she truly challenges our expectation of Victorian high society. Come and learn about this fascinating women on black history month. Support this Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign Cartwright, Mark. “Oyo Empire.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 10 Jan. 2021, www.ancient.eu/Oyo_Empire/. Dash, Mike. “Dahomey's Women Warriors.” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 23 Sept. 2011, www.smithsonianmag.com/history/dahomeys-women-warriors-88286072/. Davis-Marks, Isis. “The Little-Known Story of Queen Victoria's Black Goddaughter.” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 8 Oct. 2020, www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/english-heritage-presents-portrait-queen-victorias-black-goddaughter-180976008/. “Did Queen Victoria Really Adopt an Orphaned African Princess?” Mental Floss, 13 Apr. 2018, www.mentalfloss.com/article/539518/did-queen-victoria-really-adopt-orphaned-african-princess. Forbes, Bart. “Sarah Forbes Bonetta.” ClanForbesSociety, ClanForbesSociety, 7 Dec. 2020, www.clan-forbes.org/post/sarah-forbes-bonetta. “Ghezo.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghezo. “James Pinson Labulo Davies.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Pinson_Labulo_Davies. Rollerson, 02/05/2016 by Deborah, et al. “The African Princess: Sarah Forbes Bonetta.” Black History Month 2020, 1 Mar. 2019, www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/real-stories/the-african-princess-sarah-forbes-bonetta/. “Sara Forbes Bonetta.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Forbes_Bonetta. “Sarah Forbes Bonetta.” English Heritage, www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/history-and-stories/sarah-forbes-bonetta/. “Sarah Forbes Bonetta: the Captive African Princess Gifted to Queen Victoria.” Helen Rappaport, 1 May 2019, helenrappaport.com/queen-victoria/sarah-forbes-bonetta/. “Yoruba Culture.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_culture.