Laura du Pre

The real story of the Queen of the Bean and the French court

I have to confess, when I first encountered this idea in Reign I thought it was a salacious point and an excuse to cover up lazy writing. When I encountered…

The origin of the codpiece. Because you never wanted to know

Let’s get one thing straight: I am not a costumer. I can’t sew, period. I have never been a member of SCA, nor do I claim to have ever been…

Isabelle Adjani takes on Diane de Poitiers in new production

First, she was an ethereal Queen Margot. Now Isabelle Adjani returns to the French Renaissance, this time taking on the role of royal mistress Diane de Poiters. I admit, when…

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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