Elisabeth: The Princess Bride A beauty icon who still lives on in popular culture and horse-girl imaginations, but behind the fairytale lies a woman who struggled with personal tragedies and mental health issues. #royaldiaries #podcast # history open.spotify.com/episode/1Rsf...

Eleanor: Crown Jewel of Aquitaine We learn about all the highs and lows of Eleanor's life, including crusades, a “creep” husband, a hot-tempered husband, courtly love, scandalous rumours, and a flair for redecorating. open.spotify.com/episode/3ax7...

Who doesn't like a tie-in soundtrack? The last track is a fave: open.spotify.com/playlist/2Bn... #royaldiaries #elizabethI #playlist

Jahanara, Princess of Princesses Jahanara is more than just the favourite daughter from the most famous historical romance. We learn about how her family history, religion, and passion for architecture made her "the most powerful woman in the empire". open.spotify.com/episode/2M6f...

Sŏndŏk: Princess of the Moon and Stars We are back with, dare we say it, our new favourite book?! We are learning about Sŏndŏk and exploring various aspects of Korean culture presented as themes in the book. open.spotify.com/episode/07wT... #royaldiaries #podcast #history

Mary, Queen of Scots: Queen Without a Country Mary, look at your life and choices. From mother-in-law drama to horrible husbands no one should ever have to manage, Mary Stuart had quite a life. open.spotify.com/episode/13WM... #royaldiaries #history #podcast #maryqueenofscots

Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia Queen Victoria—so much reign, so much empire, and so little podcasting time. We explore the idea of how collection becomes a by-product of empire and what its results are. #royaldiaries #history #podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1xsM...

We discover how Lady of Ch'iao Kuo (Lady Xian) is a significant figure in China's long and complex history. We also discuss the differences between the dynasties, the importance of geography, and how Lady Xian has the best temple. open.spotify.com/episode/5rfU... #royaldiaries #podcast #history

Kaiulani: The People's Princess We look at the history of Hawaii, how it was a free sovereign nation that was taken over in an illegal coup with the help of the good ole' US of A and how pineapples are NOT actually Hawaiian. open.spotify.com/episode/6YoY... #history #podcast #Hawaii

Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba We’re learning and exploring more about Nzingha. We discuss what is ‘writing’, the symbolism of flags, the music of Brazil and how Nzingha deserves MORE! open.spotify.com/episode/5WrZ... #history #podcast #royaldiaries

Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess Anastasia has had quite a life after death. We talk about the real girl and why the rumour, the legend, and the mystery of her survival persisted until she was eventually declared an official martyr. #podcast #history open.spotify.com/episode/6vct...

Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles A true Scorpio, LARP-ing walking disaster but villain or victim is too simplified. We put her controversies in context and how her influence was part of what created the idea of quintessentially French things. #podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0sru...

Isabel: Jewel of Castilla - Isabel of Spain puts the capital R in Ruthless Rulers. But we try to understand how a dark childhood can lead to some very dark ideas and actions as an adult. We also learn about how EVERYTHING seemed to happen in 1492. open.spotify.com/episode/4dvm... #podcast #history

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile - We discuss the first infamous queen on the list, Cleopatra VII and how she really shouldn't be that infamous; at least when we compare her against her former boyfriends, Julius Caeser and Mark Antony. open.spotify.com/episode/0vJB... #podcast #history

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor Our first official episode is about the first queen of England, Elizabeth I. We will debate if she is technically the first queen, what was up with her and Robert Dudley and the unforeseen consequences of banishing a teen. open.spotify.com/episode/4tJP...

Before the official kick-off of The Royal Diaries Unlocking History Podcast, we're sharing with you an audio preface about how this project came to be and what you can expect in the series. 👑📚 #history #herstory #podcast #royaldiaries #theroyaldiaries open.spotify.com/episode/5NyO...

"Amid the pandemic" two sisters found themselves in quarantine with an idea for a podcast. Childhood nostalgia, shared love of history and laughter created "The Royal Diaries Unlocking History". linktr.ee/RoyalDiaries... 👑📚 #history #herstory #podcast #royaldiaries #theroyaldiaries