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Secrets of History’s documentary about Diane de Poiters

Following on the heels of the new Diane production, I’d be remiss not to point out the documentaries available about the woman who effectively ruled France during the reign of…

History Roadshow’s YouTube documentary about Catherine de Medici

Another video this week as I’m supposed to still be on the Pacific heading back from the islands to the mainland. This time it’s History Roadshow’s short documentary about Catherine…

Laura goes to Paris

Researching and getting ready for this trip has consumed me since November. Not only was it a MUCH needed vacation, it was my first research trip to France since I…

History

On this day: Anne of Brittany is named her father’s official heir

February 10, 2022 /

On this Day in History, Anne of Brittany becomes the official heiress of her father’s Dukedom. In this post from our Facebook page, Rozsa Gaston takes a look at the process of naming a woman heir, something that the kingdom of France would never do.

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