Catherine de Medici, Part 1

Catherine de Medici, Part 1

Author: The History Chicks | AIRWAVE August 28, 2025 Duration: 1:22:46
As the last legitimate heir to a powerful family, Catherine de Medici was married at only 14 into one of the most powerful royal houses in Europe. The two halves of her story are VASTLY different, and here in Part 1, we are going to tell you about how she had no resources but INNER resources - and the character that developed from the circumstances in which she was placed. This episode is sponsored by: OSEA: Use code CHICKS at OSEAMALIBU.COM for 10% off your first order. HONEYLOVE: Use this link HONEYLOVE.COM/HISTORYCHICKS for 20% off WAYFAIR: Get organized and refresh your home for less at WAYFAIR.COM BLISSY: Better hair, skin, and sleep for 30% off with code HISTORYCHICKS at BLISSY.COM/HISTORYCHICKS And always, look fabulous while supporting the podcast at our shop: The History Chicks on Dashery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.
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