In a previous post about Queens of Castile, I mentioned I would be doing an accompanying post about a few of the Queens and Princesses of Aragon. As I mentioned in that previous post, one of the things I loved about the Iberian monarchies is the role of women. This idea of the Queen-Lieutenant although… Continue reading THE LADY OF ARAGON
Tag: medieval
Joanna of Naples // The Notorious Queen
Finally after far too long I've got another extended profile for you all!! I've actually got a few profiles coming up that I'm excited for you to read. Today's profile is about Joanna I Queen of Naples. Now first thing you need to know about Joanna is that her life was a pretty depressing, VERY… Continue reading Joanna of Naples // The Notorious Queen
Dear Hollywood // Part 4
It's that time again, boys and girls, here's another Dear Hollywood post for you. I do love doing these posts especially as the current amount of content in regards to period dramas, is disappointing to say the least! I was especially disappointed at the recent cancellation of Starz' Becoming Elizabeth; although the show had it's… Continue reading Dear Hollywood // Part 4
All The Queen’s Men
It's no great surprise that the majority of ancient, medieval or Early Modern queens most vilified by historians are the ones considered to have transgressed the boundaries of what was considered sexually acceptable. Throughout pretty much all of history the easiest way to bring about a woman's downfall was to made charged accusations about apparent… Continue reading All The Queen’s Men
Books of the Month / Summer 2022
As I recently wrote on my Instagram account (see here & follow if you haven't already!) I was very sick this summer to the point that I spent several weeks in intensive care. This was one admission in a series of quite serious admissions that are a result of my Cystic Fibrosis; I can't quite… Continue reading Books of the Month / Summer 2022
Sitt al-Mulk // Lady of the Kingdom
I've spoken before about the absurd narrative in Western culture/academia, that the history of Islam is a barren wasteland of male historical figures with no women of note. Decades of recent academia, has debunked this narrative and I myself have written a few times in various posts about a number of Islamic women who were… Continue reading Sitt al-Mulk // Lady of the Kingdom
The King’s Mistress
With the recent news that Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall is going to be Queen Consort when Charles eventually becomes King (if you recall, it was previously stated she would be Princess Consort instead), I've seen lots of discussions of her role as a royal mistress (some of which is just flat out slut-shaming) and… Continue reading The King’s Mistress
Books of the Month // July-August 2021
I must once again begin a post apologising for my lack of posting! As you might remember from other posts in the last few months I was quite unwell for a while, seriously unwell in fact (not covid related!!!) and even after being discharged from hospital had to go back in for an operation. Ever… Continue reading Books of the Month // July-August 2021
Women’s History Month Part 4
Here's the next & final installement of my Women's History Month series, hope you enjoy!! Urraca of Castile & Leon When people think of the unification of Spain they think of the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella; rarely will someone mention Urraca and Alfonso aka the first power couple to try the whole unification business… Continue reading Women’s History Month Part 4
Women’s History Month 2021 // Part 3
O - Olympia de Gouges Olympia de Gouges is not a particularly well known figure and unlike most of the women I highlight not royalty either but I was so inspired by her the first time I learnt about her, that I knew I wanted to include her in this A-Z. She was a playwright,… Continue reading Women’s History Month 2021 // Part 3
The Monstrous Regiment of Women 