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• Livia Drusilla part 3

  In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are finishing up the life and times of Livia Drusilla, first (unofficial) empress of Rome. In this episodes we're going from around 17 BC to the end of her long life in 29 AD. We see Livia's reputation go from pretty good to horrible. So, y'all let us know what you think. Was she a cold blooded killer, innocent bystander or somewhere in between? Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 01:22 Fan Votes and Award Winners 02:56 Livia Drusilla's Ambitions 06:03 Tiberius's Struggles and Exile 10:57 The Heir Crisis and Livia's Influence 17:49 Augustus's Final Years and Death 22:29 Augustus's Will and Livia's New Status 25:37 Tiberius's Reluctant Reign 27:23 Germanicus's Death and Public Outcry 36:19 Livia's Final Years and Legacy Some sources Power In Place - Livia, Empress of Rome Death of Drusus Queens Podcast Agrippina the Elder part 2 The Other Half Podcast The Exploress Podcast Wikipedia 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

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• Livia Drusilla part 2

  Welcome back to our continued story about the first empress of the Roman Empire, Livia Drusilla. In our last episode, we told you about a scared young woman on the run. But now, Livia is back in Rome and pulling the strings in an increasingly complicated political system. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:02 Recap of Livia Drusilla's Scandalous Marriage 02:02 Livia's Public Image and Role in Octavian's Campaign 13:04 Octavian's War with Mark Antony 15:21 Octavian Becomes Augustus 23:04 The Illusion of Domesticity 23:39 Financial Freedom in Ancient Rome 27:06 Ambitions for Her Sons 32:19 Rumors and Rivalries 33:54 Augustus' Health Crisis 40:34 Augustus' Family Policies 44:54 Livia's Frustrations and Strategy 47:27 Conclusion and Teaser for Part 3 sources: https://www.theexploresspodcast.com/episodes/augusta-the-first-ladies-of-imperial-rome The other half podcast Livia Drusilla 2 Livia Drusilla part 4 https://www.badancient.com/claims/livia/ 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

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• Livia Drusilla part 1

  In this episode, we are getting to know Livia Drusilla, one of Rome’s most powerful and influential women. Livia’s life began with a solid Roman foundation, but little did anyone know that she was destined to become a woman whose name would echo through history. In this episodes, we'll go from her birth right up to her scandalous second marriage. We'll also re-visit some old Roman besties, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony and Octavian aka Augustus! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 01:14 Ancient Rome and Livia Drusilla 03:48 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Talk 04:23 Livia's Birth and Early Life 06:56 Marriage and Family Dynamics 16:06 Livia's First Marriage 26:10 The Perils of Fleeing Rome 28:54 Life on the Run: The Harsh Realities 31:38 Return to Rome and New Beginnings 35:40 Meeting Octavian: A New Chapter 39:13 The Scandalous Union of Livia and Octavian 44:39 Octavia vs. Cleopatra: Role Models and Rivals 50:33 Conclusion: Livia's Future Unfolds Sources: The Exploress The Other Half podcast Wikipedia 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

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• History's Mysteries: Catherine of Aragon + Arthur Tudor

  According to Catherine of Aragon, her and her first husband Arthur never umm... went all the way. But so many have questioned her on that. So, we decided to settle it once and for all. Ask the cards! Join us and our resident psychic Tandy for our fourth installment of History's Mysteries! This episode is really insightful and we think y'all will love it! Also, if y'all want to join Tandy's Magical Mentoring, head here: www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/springgmm Time stamps: 00:33 Introducing the Resident Psychic, Tandy and discussion of previous episodes 5:25 We tell Tandy about the life of Catherine of Aragon 16:30 Tandy pulls her first card 24:45 Catherine of Aragon's Struggles and Determination 26:44 The Nine of Pentacles: Family and Legacy 27:45 Courtroom Drama and Feminist Empowerment 35:28 The Magician Card: Manifesting Destiny 38:44 Catherine's Integrity and Legacy 42:44 Reflections and Final Thoughts Instagram: @tandy_gutierrez Unicorn Wellness Studio: https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/ Magical Mentoring: Spring 2025 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

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• Olympe de Gouges

  In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Olympe de Gouges, an often forgotten, yet really remarkable, player in the French Revolution. Olympe was a playwright, activist, advocate and so much more. She's most famous for her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen and her tragic end, but her story is so much more. We hope you love her as much as we do! Timestamps: 00:37 New Year, New Queens! 02:16 Introducing Olympe de Gouges 04:56 Early Life and Family Background 12:40 Marriage and Motherhood 15:44 Rebranding and Moving to Paris 27:23 The Controversial Novel: Madame de Valmont's Memoir 30:35 The Happy Shipwreck: A Play Against Slavery 34:59 Olympe's Feminist Work and the Declaration of Women's Rights 37:31 The French Revolution 44:42 Arrest and Trial: The Reign of Terror 49:42 Legacy and Resurgence of Olympe de Gouges Some sources: Read her novel online: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/memoir-de-madame-valmont.pdf Stuff you missed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2LeUw4FN8E  https://thenewhistoria.org/schema/olympe-de-gouges/ https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/french-revolution-timeline-overview Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [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

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