Laura du Pre

Henry IV of France chastises his mistress

One of the many downsides of having over fifty-four mistresses in one’s lifetime is the fact that sooner or later, one mistress will begin behaving badly. Henry IV of France…

Character interview: Elizabeth of Austria, Queen of France

[Queen Elizabeth came to our interview accompanied by an interpreter, Baroness Charlotte de Sauve, wife of the Chancellor of France. When the queen spoke to us in French, he words…

Everything you needed to know about medieval warhorses but were afraid to ask

I know what you’re thinking: How can I learn more about war horses in the Mideaval era? Luckily, author Keira Morgan has you covered.

1600s, Medici, Renaissance

History Hit Network looks at Catherine de Medici and Elizabeth I of England

January 18, 2022 /

As I’m still on vacation (Aloha!), History Hit Network takes a look at Catherine de Medici and Elizabeth I of England, whose influences overlapped for a time during the Sixteenth Century.

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1600s, Medici

Weird History takes a look at the s**t show that was Marie de Medici’s regency

January 11, 2022 /

Marie de Medici may have assumed that her life was about to improve after her husband suddenly died. Unfortunately for her, becoming Regent of France was a disaster for her. Weird History takes a 13 minute amusing and informative look at Marie’s Regency.

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