Ep. 84 - Lizzie's Final Act - Elizabeth 1 Part 3
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Oh HellooOOOOoooo! We have FINALLY come to the finale of Elizabeth Tudor, The Virgin Queen of England. In this episode... Mary Queen of Scots becomes a problem for Liz, Many suitors have been waiting in the wings for decades, Liz faces off with the Spanish Armada, and her favorite Boy Toy gets offered up to her enemy! Oh yeah, and Liz doesn't live forever, and we find out who her sucessor is.... FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram: threads: facebook: reddit: tiktok: Image Credit: "Elizabeth 1 MET" British, Etruria,...
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Ep. 83 - Queen Elizabeth the First (Part 2)- From "Treasonous Plotter" to Queen of England
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Oh HEEELLOOOOOOOOO! This week - Liz is still under house arrest by her sister from last episode, but big things are in store for her once her sister dies childless. Now, Elizabeth has to unite a fractured nation, deal with tons of councilmen badgering her to get married, and deal with a jilted ex-brother-in-law.... FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram: threads: facebook: reddit: tiktok: Image Credit: "The Hampden Portrait of Elizabeth I of England" by Steven Van Der Meulen - source from Wikimedia Commons link:
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The Crownening S2 E4 - Beryl
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It's finally here! We've been waiting for this episode since the beginning! This week is a Margaret-heavy one, and we're here for it! Margaret gets engaged, then un-engaged, then goes to a party and meets an interesting new man. Not to mention, her new birthday portrait makes a real splash! Get excited for a scandolous new B-plot as well! FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram: threads: facebook: reddit: tiktok: image credit: courtesy of IMDB - link:
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Ep. 82 - Elizabeth The First: The Early & Traumatic Years
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Alright, it took us 3 tries to get this epoisode recorded. A few major news stories broke out during that time, and everything feels like it's on fire. So, what better time to talk about the Virgin Queen? We're starting with Elizabeth's early years; her mother's beheading, being disinherited at age 3, trying to earn her place in court, and what happens when King dad dies, and you're no where near the throne..... FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram: threads: facebook: reddit: tiktok: Image Credit: "Elizabth 1 circa 1565" by Levina...
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The Crownening S2 E3 - "Lisbon"
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Oh HELLLOOOOO!!! Haven't done that in a while! This week: Liz and Philip put on a show for the public, while battling it out behind closed doors. Phil's bestie, Mike, has his hands full with the news of his divorce breaking world-wide! And we have a special appearance from our favorite mustachioed man! Image Credit: Entertainment Weekly - link:
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Ep. 81 - Onna No! It's a Demon!
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Happy Spooky Week! We are a week away from Halloween and we had to shout out some spooky ladies from a world away. We are focusing on some of the women who appear in Japanese folk-lore! 3 spooky tales in one episode, let's GOOO! FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram: threads: facebook: reddit: tiktok: Image Credit: "Yuki-onna (ゆき女) from the by " image link:
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The Crownening S2 E2 - A Company of Men
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The boys are up to no good on a world tour! Philip and his Bestie, Mike, get tongues wagging when someone starts spilling tea... Liz is waiting to hear from Philip while her Prime Minister is also up to no good, with world-wide consequences. And we stan women supporting women with crappy husbands! Image Credit: Still from S2E2 of The Crown, Netflix.
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Ep. 80 - Queen Mary 1 (Pt 3): The Bloody Part of "Bloody Mary"
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When you were a kid, did you every try to evoke the legend of Bloody Mary? Standing in a dark bathroom, you say her name 3 times, turn around, and she'll be right in the mirror to cause a heart attack. Ring a bell? Well .... what if we told you that one of Bloody Mary's inspiration is our own Queen Mary the first of England! But, she didn't pop up in your bathroom ... we'll get into all that. Image credits: "Queen Mary I of England..." from Wikimedia image link:
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The Crownening S2 Ep1 - Misadventures
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Season 2 Premiere!!!! We're back at the palace, ready to read subtle cues and listen to the men in mustaches. To begin this season, we're treated to a flashforward of a tense discussion between Philip and Liz, and the happier times that preceded it. Eden is facing some issues in the Middle East, and he's keeping secrets .... BIG ones! Step back into the scandolous, yet prim and proper world of rich people in world politics! Image Credits: Netflix - "The Crown", sourced from Google Images Link:
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Ep. 79 - Queen Mary 1st (Pt. 2) - New Queen, Who Dis?
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Alright everyone, it's time to don your corsets and take your weekly bath, we're heading back to Tudor England! When we last left Mary, her father had passed and a there was a new King in Town - her MUCH younger brother and godson, and faith-rival, Edward (the 6th). A boy king on the throne, what could go wrong? A boy king with a VERY different faith, who was scared of Mary - I repeat - WHAT COULD GO WRONG??? Image credit: Portrait of Mary I of England (1516–1558), by Manner of Anthonis Mor link:
info_outlineWe're back for Part 2 of Miriam Makeb's story! Exiled from her country for ... literally just singing and being an icon/beacon for hope. Separated from her daughter, too. Rude. Let's learn how Miriam maintained hope and spread the word about it through song.
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