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Brace yourself for spine-chilling tales straight from Reddit, where real people share their most terrifying, unexplained, and nightmare-inducing encounters—because sometimes, the scariest stories aren't fiction.IN THIS EPISODE: Redditors tell us about some of their most unforgettable and creepy moments.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RedditHorrors“Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November, 2021

First responders and medical professionals witness disturbing cases that make even the most seasoned workers pause in disbelief.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We'll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Bizarre Medical Cases” posted at Factinate.com: (page link no longer valid)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 08, 2021SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MedicalCasesTRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/48xwrxkw

Lindsay and Madison discuss King Erik XIV of Sweden, as well as how to spot a narcissist, that family feuds can get really complicated, and why mental health is so important. Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Factinate article by Scott Mazza 2019 The Creative Historian post Destination Uppsala Find a Grave (1) Goteborgs Stadsmuseum Medievalists article by Minjie Su Thorkell Halberd article We Relate Wikipedia (1) (2) (3) (4) Go check out our friends Ted and JJ over at the Conspiring to Argue podcast, which is part of the Darkcast Network. Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE: Redditors tell us about some of their most unforgettable and creepy moments. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vkaWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November, 2021PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/reddit-horrors/

IN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We'll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Bizarre Medical Cases” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/236mprvdWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 08, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/freaky-creepy-medical-cases/

Very recently, I've become obsessed with the HBO TV show the Gilded Age and it has led me to a new appreciation for this time. And what a better way to explore it, then to talk about the queen bee of the Gilded Age Caroline Astor. Caroline set the standard for gilded age New York society and she had to be petty to keep society the way she thought it ought to run. Join me on my season, premiere and learn about the fascinating life of Caroline Astor. Bibliography Block, Elizabeth. “Mrs. Caroline Astor Was the Ultimate New York Socialite.” Town & Country, February 8, 2022. https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a38847567/mrs-caroline-astor-the-gilded-age/. Factinate. “Caroline Astor, The Gilded Age Socialite Who Ruled New York,” March 9, 2022. https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-caroline-astor. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Abraham Schermerhorn.” Wikipedia, October 14, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Schermerhorn. ———. “Caroline Schermerhorn Astor.” Wikipedia, December 13, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Schermerhorn_Astor. ———. “John Jacob Astor IV.” Wikipedia, November 4, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Astor_IV. ———. “New York Dutch.” Wikipedia, December 10, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Dutch. ———. “Peter Schermerhorn.” Wikipedia, April 14, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schermerhorn. ———. “William Backhouse Astor Jr.” Wikipedia, November 19, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Backhouse_Astor_Jr. Evans, Elinor. “Mrs Astor and the Four Hundred.” HistoryExtra, February 21, 2022. https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/mrs-astor-who-four-hundred-new-york-society-list-ward-mcallister-gilded-age/. Beyond. “Mrs Astor Invites,” February 12, 2018. https://magazine.stregis.com/mrs-astor-invites-2/. HISTORY. “New Amsterdam Becomes New York,” February 9, 2010. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/new-amsterdam-becomes-new-york. Albany and New York City. “Schermerhorns of New York.” Accessed December 15, 2023. https://www.americanajourneys.com/genealogy/schermerhorns_of_new_york.html. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Astor Family.” Encyclopedia Britannica, July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Astor-family.

Maria of Portugal is often remembered for her decent into madness. Much like her contemporary George III, Maria suffered from severe mental health issues that made her seem like a raving lunatic but before all that she was an accomplished and beautiful princess who was preparing to be the first queen of Portugal. Join me to hear about the story of Portugal's Mad Queen. Factinate. “42 Tormented Facts About Maria I, Portugal's Mad Queen,” September 10, 2019. https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-maria-i/. “Biography of Queen Maria I of Portugal (1734-1816).” Accessed June 6, 2023. https://www.madmonarchs.nl/madmonarchs/maria1/maria1_bio.htm. Bloks, Moniek. “Queens Regnant - Maria I of Portugal.” History of Royal Women, December 14, 2015. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/the-royal-women/queens-regnant-maria-portugal/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “John VI of Portugal.” Wikipedia, June 1, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_VI_of_Portugal. ———. “Joseph I of Portugal.” Wikipedia, March 15, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_I_of_Portugal. ———. “Maria I of Portugal.” Wikipedia, May 1, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_I_of_Portugal. ———. “Mariana Victoria of Spain.” Wikipedia, May 21, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariana_Victoria_of_Spain. Magazine, Hakai. “The Earthquake That Brought Enlightenment.” Hakai Magazine. Accessed June 6, 2023. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-earthquake-that-brought-enlightenment/. Susan. “Maria I, Queen of Portugal.” Unofficial Royalty, August 8, 2022. https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/maria-i-queen-of-portugal/. ———. “Pedro III, King of Portugal.” Unofficial Royalty, August 12, 2022. https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/pedro-iii-king-of-portugal/.

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Help spread the darkness! VOTE FOR THIS EPISODE at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvjsnkbz – you can vote up to 3X per day! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE WEIRD DARKNESS® in your social media and with others who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do!IN THIS EPISODE: Redditors tell us about some of their most unforgettable and creepy moments. SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/14934

Help spread the darkness! Vote Up This Episode at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvjsnkbz – you can vote up to 3X per day! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen.PLEASE SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending Weird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We'll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them! SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Bizarre Medical Cases” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/236mprvd= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/14317

Lucrezia Borgia has gone down In history with a pretty bad rep. From murder accusations to incest accusations, this girl never gets a break. In reality, Lucrezia was a political pawn used by her father to establish her low-key Italian mobster family. In today's episode, see how this little girl went from an irrelevant illegitimate child to a reported murderer and Italian Duchess. 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Infamous Facts About Lucrezia Borgia, The Black Widow Of Rome.” Factinate, 25 Feb. 2022, www.factinate.com/people/facts-lucrezia-borgia/. Adhamy, Amir. “Lucrezia Borgia: Is Her Bad Reputation Deserved?” Lucrezia Borgia: Is Her Bad Reputation Deserved?, 11 Apr. 2022, www.historyextra.com/period/renaissance/lucrezia-borgia-reputation-adulteress-pope-alexander-vi/. “Alfonso I D'Este, Duke of Ferrara.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_I_d'Este,_Duke_of_Ferrara. “Alfonso of Aragon (1481–1500).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_of_Aragon_(1481–1500). “Giovanni Sforza.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Sforza. “House of Borgia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Apr. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Borgia. “Lucrezia Borgia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucrezia_Borgia. “Lucrezia Borgia.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Lucrezia-Borgia. “Lucrezia Borgia Biography.” Encyclopedia of World Biography, www.notablebiographies.com/Be-Br/Borgia-Lucrezia.html. “Pope Alexander VI.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Alexander_VI. Shelton, Denise. “Vixen or Victim? The Truth About Lucrezia Borgia.” Medium, History of Yesterday, 10 Aug. 2021, historyofyesterday.com/victim-or-vixen-the-truth-about-lucrezia-borgia-f5015102ad1c. “Vannozza Dei Cattanei.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Jan. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vannozza_dei_Cattanei.

Olivier Clisson III was beheaded for treason on 2nd August, 1343 - an event which triggered his wife Jeanne to violently avenge his death for years: a brutal killing spree that earned her the nickname ‘The Lioness of Brittany'. Despite being a fortysomething mother of two, she fitted out three warships with black paint and red sails, and targeted defenseless French merchant ships with her fearsome ‘Black Fleet'. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal how to storm a French castle - via the front door; tell how Jeanne changed gear for her last chapter, with an English husband and a chateau; and consider whether taking two young kids to see the beheaded corpse of their father is, um, questionable parenting…  Further Reading: • ‘1343: Olivier III de Clisson, husband of the Lioness of Brittany' (Executed Today, 2008): https://www.executedtoday.com/2008/08/02/1343-olivier-iii-de-clisson-husband-of-the-lioness-of-brittany/ • ‘Vengeful Facts About Jeanne De Clisson, "The Lioness Of Brittany"' (Factinate): https://www.factinate.com/people/34-vengeful-facts-about-jeanne-de-clisson-the-lioness-of-brittany/ • ‘These Were The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History' (Grunge): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t74QGCvM02Q For bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King. Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summary Alexis Albion (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss Kim Philby using some of his personal belongings as prompts. This episode on the Soviet mole inside MI6 coincides with SPY's 20th Anniversary. What You'll Learn Intelligence Why Philby has been called “The Spy of the Century” Philby the man, the ideologue, the spy, and the traitor Philby's corrosive effect on Cold War British and American intelligence The cultural blind spot that allowed him to hide in plain sight then ride a storm of suspicion  Reflections Psychological complexity and contradiction Social stratification And much, much more… Episode Notes The Cambridge Five are some of the most notable and notorious traitors in British history, and among them one man stands out in a way that has led some to call him, “The Spy of the Century,” MI6 officer Kim Philby. How did a quintessential Englishman who came from the “right” stock and went to the “right” schools become a Soviet mole? How did a genial chum come to haunt the corridors of British and American intelligence like a ghastly apparition?  Dr. Alexis Albion is this week's guest and the Curator of Special Projects at the International Spy Museum. She was formerly on the 9/11 Commission Report, the World Bank and the U.S. Department of State. In this is a first of a kind podcast, Alexis and Andrew sat down with some of Philby's personal belongings drawn from our world-leading collection of artifacts on espionage and intelligence.  And… Harold Adrian Russell Philby acquired the nickname “Kim” from the main character in Rudyard Kipling's novel Kim, an orphan-boy-cum-spy in British India. Kim and Philby also have the Punjab in common, the novel begins in Lahore and Philby was born in Ambala, although the historic region was partitioned between Pakistan and India in 1947. The drive between Lahore and Ambala is roughly similar to that between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Quote of the Week "So why is he The Spy of the Century? Maybe the fact that he's not identified with any particular event or set of information [e.g., unlike Julius Rosenberg], but he's identified with this idea of betraying his Englishness is perhaps why he's been such a lasting figure because he almost is a touchpoint for the history of the 20th century and England. Great Britain's demise is a great power." Resources *Andrew's Recommendation* My Five Cambridge Friends, Y. Modin (FS&G, 1994) A one-time KGB handler of the Cambridge 5 reflects on each of them as spies and as individuals *SpyCasts* Stalin's Englishman: Guy Burgess – with Andrew Lownie (2016) The British the Joint Intelligence Committee – with Mike Goodman (2014) The Real History of MI6 – with Keith Jeffrey (2010) The Cambridge 5 – with Nigel West (2009) *Beginner Resources* Facts About Kim Philby, J. Hayes, Factinate (n.d.) Reading Material Culture [i.e., objects] (2020] India's Partition in Pictures, BBC (n.d.) Books Spies & Traitors, M. Holzman (Pegasus, 2021) A Spy Among Friends, B. McIntyre (Crown, 2015) Kim, Rudyard Kipling (1901) Articles The Punjab Partition, S. Sultan, LSE (2018) Philby & Mistrust, M. Gladwell, New Yorker (2014) Documentary Why Was India Split into Two Countries, H. Roy, TED-Ed, YouTube (n.d.) MI6 Agent Turned Russian Spy, Philby, Timeline, YouTube (n.d.) Primary Sources Philby, I Spied for Russia from 1933 (1967) My Silent War, K. Philby (1967) The Disappearance of Kim Philby (1963)  Kim Philby (Peach): File 1 (1951-52) Constituent Assembly of India (1946) Primary Source Collections Indian Independence & Partition, UK National Archives *Wildcard Resource* Surnames & Social Mobility in England, 1230-2012 So, you thought social mobility in England has changed significantly since the Norman Conquest almost 1000 years ago – well, yes, and NO!

Cheers to a not so happy July! As America continues to descend into mass shootings and chaos the girls try to keep their minds drunk. This month we're talking about one anti-government pirate with not so many ethical morals and a group of women that took their rights into their own hands... literally. Highland Park Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/highland-park-parade-victims-fund? CONTENT WARNING: Today's case involves violence and abortion. If you or someone you know needs help please visit these sites for more information https://www.aclu.org/issues/reproductive-freedom https://reproductiverights.org https://www.guttmacher.org https://www.plannedparenthood.org https://nwhn.org/ https://nwlc.org Resources: Kristen's Story “Ching Shih - Madame Ching and Her Crew's Exploits.” Ching Shih - The Pirate Queen of China - Cheng I Sao, http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/ching-shih/. Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Ruthless Facts about Ching Shih, China's Cunning Pirate Queen.” Factinate, 6 June 2022, https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-ching-shih/. “Who Was Ching Shih? Everything You Need to Know.” Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements, https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/ching-shih-41396.php. Sara's Story Berman, J. (2022, June 8). HBO's the janes is essential viewing for a post-roe america. Time. Retrieved July 7, 2022, from https://time.com/6185173/the-janes-review-hbo/ Cooper, C. (2022, June 13). The true story behind HBO Max's "the janes" documentary. Oprah Daily. Retrieved July 7, 2022, from https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a40234782/the-janes-hbo-documentary/ Eckardt, S. (2017, March 8). These '70s feminist posters are packed full of inspiration for Your International Women's Day protest signs. W Magazine. Retrieved July 7, 2022, from https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/70s-feminist-posters-international-womens-day-protest-signs-inspiration The janes: Watch the movie on HBO. Watch the Movie on HBO | HBO.com. (n.d.). Retrieved July 7, 2022, from https://www.hbo.com/movies/the-janes McLaughlin, C. (2022, June 28). The true story of the janes, the group who helped 11,000 women get abortions pre-roe V. wade. Mamamia. Retrieved July 7, 2022, from https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-janes-documentary-true-story/

Daytime TV – it's a subject we've broached a couple times on AHC Podcast, but this episode is about one of the heavy hitters of the afternoon antics.  Dr. Phil has been on our TV's for over 20 years and has made a name for himself for a number of reasons.  In the beginning, it seemed he was all for helping couples in need, a troubled teen, or a drug addict looking for help.  As time wore on, the show topics got wilder and tales of potential exploitation have clouded the once clear image.  But is Dr. Phil really out to expose people in their darkest hour, or is he really looking to offer a helping hand to those that could use it?  We'll dive into this and much, much more on this episode of AHC Podcast.         Citations: Batheja, A. (2018, January 10). The time Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas Cattle Industry. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.texastribune.org/2018/01/10/time-oprah-winfrey-beefed-texas-cattle-industry/ Clevinger, N. (2021, October 5). Who are dr. Phil's children? The US Sun. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3795385/who-are-dr-phils-children/ Henman, S., Climans, K., Mason, D., Tran, C., & Mathew BurkeMatthew Burke is a writer at Factinate. (2019, October 18). 30 behind-the-scenes facts about dr. phil. Factinate. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.factinate.com/people/30-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-dr-phil/ Koul, S. (2021, September 29). It's time to cancel "dr. Phil". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/dr-phil-mcgraw-mental-health-danielle-bregoli Kreidler, M. (2009, December 12). Disciplinary action against Phillip McGraw, ph.D.. Quackwatch. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://quackwatch.org/cases/board/psych/mcgraw/ News 9. (2020, May 14). Dr. Phil recalls time as linebacker for Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Home. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.news9.com/story/5e34cc6ee0c96e774b34fb23/dr-phil-recalls-time-as-linebacker-for-tulsa-golden-hurricane Saylor, D. (2018, January 4). Dark stories about how 'dr. Phil' worked behind the scenes. Ranker. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-dr-phil-stories/donn-saylor Welcome. Wilmington Institute.com - Dr Bob Gordon - bridging mental health and the law. (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2022, from http://www.wilmingtoninstitute.com/ Who is dr. Phil McGraw? everything you need to know. Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements of TV Host. (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dr-phil-mcgraw-41477.php Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, January 10). Phil McGraw. Wikipedia. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_McGraw

For years, Hollywood has glamorized some not-so-glamorous people.  If the tale is “based on a true story” you can guarantee the real subject probably didn't look like Johnny Depp or Tom Cruise.  The same goes for one infamous duo, the first true ride or die couple, Bonnie and Clyde.  Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow terrorized police and the public for a couple years during a crime spree that would go on to become one of pop culture's biggest references.  But, between some self-mutilation, prison rape, car wrecks, and gonorrhea, the duo's journey wasn't as Hollywood as it's been made out to be.  But what drove them to a life of crime?  Were they really both the cold-blooded, outlaw killers they've been made out to be?  We'll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.         Intro music credit: [No Copyright Sound] Old School, Gangsta Beat - Aries Beats - [ FREE USE MUSIC, Vlogs, Piano ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmh1N1HsI48     Citations: Blatty, D. (2020, February 14). Clyde Barrow. Biography.com. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/clyde-barrow. Goke, N. (2019, November 19). The untold stories of Bonnie & Clyde. Medium. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://ngoeke.medium.com/the-untold-stories-of-bonnie-clyde-ebf51b9da86e. Henman, S., Climans, K., Mason, D., Tran, C., & Kelsey, S. (2021, March 30). Outlawed facts about Bonnie and clyde. Factinate. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.factinate.com/people/43-outlawed-facts-bonnie-clyde/. Klein, C. (2013, December 6). 10 things you may not know about Bonnie and clyde. History.com. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-bonnie-and-clyde. McGasko, J. (2020, June 12). Bonnie and Clyde: 9 facts about the outlawed duo. Biography.com. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.biography.com/news/bonnie-and-clyde-9-facts-lifetime-movie-video. Stone, R. (2010, May 4). Bonnie and Clyde Forever. Oak Cliff. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2009/09/bonnie-and-clyde-forever/. Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, December 3). Bonnie and clyde. Wikipedia. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde.

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Juana was never meant to be Queen of Castile but after the tragic deaths of her two siblings she is on her way home to be named heir but this life won't be easy. Her husband is determined to take over and her father is hungry for power it's from this Juana will one day be known as Spain's mad Queen. Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Unhinged Facts About Joanna Of Castile, The Mad Queen.” Factinate, 25 Sept. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-joanna-of-castile-mad-queen/. Ann Foster. “Juana of Castile: The Real Story Of Spain's Mad Queen.” Ann Foster, 26 Nov. 2019, annfosterwriter.com/2019/06/10/juana-of-castile/. “Joanna of Castile.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Oct. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_of_Castile. Lewis, Brenda Ralph. The Kings & Queens of Europe: from Medieval Tyrants to Mad Monarchs. Grange, 2008. “The Madness of Juana of Castile.” The Tudor Society, 2 Mar. 2017, www.tudorsociety.com/madness-juana-castile/. Moore, Levi. “Queen Juana: the Mad or the Betrayed?” Hektoen International, 24 Aug. 2021, hekint.org/2021/08/24/queen-juana-the-mad-or-the-betrayed/.

Juana is known throughout history as the mad Spanish Queen but she didn't start out that way. Juana was born into a life of immense privilege as the daughter of the worlds two most powerful monarchs. She was married off as a teen to a man who treated her like garbage and is one of the many reasons she has the title of the mad queen. Join me for part one of Juana's life. Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Unhinged Facts About Joanna Of Castile, The Mad Queen.” Factinate, 25 Sept. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-joanna-of-castile-mad-queen/. Ann Foster. “Juana of Castile: The Real Story Of Spain's Mad Queen.” Ann Foster, 26 Nov. 2019, annfosterwriter.com/2019/06/10/juana-of-castile/. “Joanna of Castile.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Oct. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_of_Castile. Lewis, Brenda Ralph. The Kings & Queens of Europe: from Medieval Tyrants to Mad Monarchs. Grange, 2008. “The Madness of Juana of Castile.” The Tudor Society, 2 Mar. 2017, www.tudorsociety.com/madness-juana-castile/. Moore, Levi. “Queen Juana: the Mad or the Betrayed?” Hektoen International, 24 Aug. 2021, hekint.org/2021/08/24/queen-juana-the-mad-or-the-betrayed/.

The Borgia family can be summed up with a few choice words: treachery, hedonism, scandal, and oh right, a bulk supply of murder. For those who don’t know, the Borgias were one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Italy, and they didn’t gain their social clout from playing nice. From incestuous relationships to poison plots, the members of House Borgia made Game of Thrones look like child’s play. Watch your back! On the season finale of “Historical True Crime,” we’re discussing the Sopranos of the 16th century: The scandalous, murderous Borgia family. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read our articles on the Borgias: Lucrezia: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-lucrezia-borgia Cesare: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-cesare-borgia/ Hoe Pope (AKA Papa Borgia AKA Pope Alexander VI): https://www.factinate.com/people/pope-alexander-vi/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Richard III lives on in our cultural imagination as one of England’s most nefarious villains, particularly for the suspected murder of his two young nephews while they were confined to the infamous Tower of London in the summer of 1483. No one knew what happened for certain, even in 1675, when workers found the remains of two children buried underneath a staircase in the Tower. Many people assume that these were the long lost princes—but as we'll discuss, there's much more to the story including a scandalous royal marriage, another major suspect, and some wild conspiracy theories. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read Dancy's editorial on the Princes in the Tower: https://www.factinate.com/editorial/princes-in-the-tower-historys-greatest-cold-case/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace was the eighteenth century's most notorious heist—and for good reason. It's a dramatic story of lust, theft, betrayal, and ultimately, the fall of the freaking Queen of France. The players in this con included Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI, a sly con-woman named Jeanne de la Motte, her gigolo-forger boyfriend, and the dumbest cardinal of all time. Mix them all together, add an absurdly expensive piece of jewelry, and you have yourself the scandal of the 18th century. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here:https://www.factinate.com/ Read Dancy's editorial on the Affair of the Diamond Necklace: https://www.factinate.com/editorial/the-affair-of-the-diamond-necklace Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Note: We incorrectly identify Louis XVI as Louis XV's son when he is in fact his grandson. Our apologies and thanks to a listener for pointing this error out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like the podcast on Facebook – https://facebook.com/weirddarkness, join the Weirdos Facebook Group – https://facebook.com/groups/marlarhouse, and sign up for the fee email newsletter - https://weirddarkness.com/newsletter! Please SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending the show to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We'll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them! SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Bizarre Medical Cases” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/236mprvd Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. Copyright, 2021.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

The humid, cobbled streets of New Orleans’ French Quarter have their fair share of shadowy stories, but none are as notorious as that of Micaela Almonester, the beautiful Baroness de Pontalba. This Creole blueblood’s life was filled with decadent balls, palatial estates, and one infamous crime. Plug in your headphones and learn all about New Orleans' "Bullet-Proof Baroness" but take care: It doesn’t get more Southern Gothic than this. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Micaela Almonester in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-micaela-almonester/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 30, 1889, tucked away in the Mayerling hunting lodge near Vienna, one of history’s darkest stories unfolded. That morning, servants discovered the lifeless bodies of Crown Prince Rudolf and his 17-year-old mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera. The shocking vignette threw the royal house into instant chaos and left a pervading mystery. What led up to that dark day at Mayerling and exactly what happened inside that hunting lodge? Join Dancy and Veronica as they dive into Austria's most infamous crime and dissect the famous "Mayerling Incident." This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Crown Prince Rudolf in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-crown-prince-rudolf/ Read about the Mayerling Incident here:https://www.factinate.com/editorial/mayerling-incident/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a misty August day in 1590, John White disembarked from a perilous voyage across the Atlantic ocean. White and his crew had come to America to check on a settlement, but as they approached the Roanoke colony, they realized that something was very wrong: the people of Roanoke had disappeared without a trace. On this episode of "Yesterday's News," Dancy and Veronica explore one of America's most famous vanishing acts: the mystery of "The Lost Colony." This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Roanoke in our article: https://www.factinate.com/editorial/roanoke-colony/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1820, England talked about one thing and one thing only: The spectacular breakdown of the marriage between King George IV and his wife Caroline of Brunswick. The royal couple had never been happy, but their misery and hatred only hit its apex when George took his own wife to court and demanded a divorce. The reason? According to George, Caroline was a sexual pervert and an unfit queen. The resulting trial became the sex scandal of the century. And then, when the verdict was read, the nation's jaws collectively dropped. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/ Read our articles on all the players in this saga: Caroline of Brunswick: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-caroline-of-brunswick/ King George IV: https://www.factinate.com/people/king-george-iv-facts/ Maria Fitzherbert: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-maria-fitzherbert/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who was history's most infamous serial killer? In this episode—the second of our two-part series on Jack the Ripper—we go full armchair detective and try to identify Victorian England's most dangerous criminal. We discuss the Ripper's psychology, overview prominent suspects, and conclude by stumping for the man that each of us think committed the Whitechapel murders. Was Jack an insane barber? A member of Britain's royal family? A deranged con artist? Or someone else entirely? We discuss all these options and more on this week's episode of "Yesterday's News." This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1888, Jack the Ripper haunted London's Whitechapel District. He preyed on the vulnerable, killing at least five innocent women—and then, just as suddenly as he emerged, he disappeared. In this episode—the first in our two-part series on Jack the Ripper—we're switching gears. Instead of talking about Jack, we're talking about his five canonical victims. Who were these women and what were their lives like? Answering these questions means getting an entirely new perspective on the most infamous serial killer in history. Trigger warning: This episode contains descriptions of five brutal murders. We warn listeners before the especially gory parts so that you can skip ahead, but we're reiterating it here. A major source for this episode is Hallie Rubenhold's book The Five: The Untold Lives of the Five Women Killed by Jack the Ripper. We highly recommend it! This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the king." These are the words that greeted Sir Howard Carter and his expedition when they entered King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. But did they listen? Of course not. And then they started dropping like flies... This week, we're investigating the legend of King Tut's curse. Is this thing legit, total BS, or somewhere in between? And uh, why was a British guy helping himself to Egyptian artifacts in the first place? Listen and find out. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read about King Tut with our article on the Boy Pharaoh: https://www.factinate.com/people/42-uncovered-facts-king-tut/ Learn about how weird and colonial museums are: https://eng.majalla.com/node/73996/egypt-wants-its-treasures-back https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/learning/should-museums-return-looted-artifacts-to-their-countries-of-origin.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/british-museum-is-worlds-largest-receiver-of-stolen-goods-says-qc Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For centuries, the Romanovs were one of the most powerful families in the world, yet they will forever be remembered for their brutal downfall. During Tsar Nicholas II's disastrous reign, Russia began to resent their reigning dynasty. It all came to a head in 1918 when Nicholas, his wife Alexandra, and all five of their children were executed by Bolshevik soldiers. What led to the Romanovs' horrific fate? Did Princess Anastasia really survive? What role did the infamous "Mad Monk" Rasputin play? We explore all this and more in the premiere of our second season on "Historical True Crime." This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about the Romanovs in our article: https://www.factinate.com/things/facts-romanovs-tsars/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192592732881383 Get in touch by emailing yesterdaysnews@factinate.com And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone has heard of Queen Victoria, but very few people know about her 1) Weird AF childhood 2) Super-size court scandals and 3) Super-secret later-life romance. To this day, we think of her as prim and proper, but nothing could be further from the truth—and that applies to both her surprising personal life and her disturbing political agenda. As we’ll discuss, Queen Victoria supported horrific policies to build up the British Empire. This isn’t an easy topic to tackle, but it’s an essential part of Victoria’s legacy.So join us for our “Queens” season finale as we explore the complicated life of Queen Victoria, the famous Widow of Windsor.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Victoria in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/45-regal-facts-queen-victoria/ Learn about the history of residential schools in Canada: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_residential_school_system/ Learn about Victoria's role in the oppression of Indigenous peoples: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/queen-victoria-winnipeg-statues-residential-schools-colonialism-british-empire-1.6090322 And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isabella, the “She-Wolf” of France was the most notorious woman of the medieval ages. Known for her beauty, intelligence, and ability to shmooze her way in or out of any situation, she was most famous for a truly beautiful feat: Dethroning her own cheating husband *chef’s kiss* So join us as we celebrate the ultimate good girl gone bad and tell you all about Isabella, the femme fatale who fought her way to the English crown. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Isabella in our article: https://www.factinate.com/history/42-scandalous-facts-about-queen-isabella-the-she-wolf-of-france/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on our past episodes, it’s safe to say that queens tended to have some pretty, shall we say, turbulent love lives—but Empress Wanrong took one look at those gong show marriages and was like, “Hold my beer.” This poor woman was part of the world’s most dysfunctional royal throuple, complete with a cruel man-child of a husband and competitive sister-wife.And as though that wasn’t enough drama, Wanrong also had to deal with endless national crises. Eventually, it all culminated in one of the saddest and most disturbing demises in history.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Empress Wanrong in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-wanrong/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hatshepsut went from being a royal consort to leading Egypt as one of very few woman pharaohs—and she didn’t rise to the top by being meek or subservient. She worked to cement her power, dressing as a man, building A LOT of glamorous statues of herself, and of course, proving she could have just as many spicy affairs and royal scandals as any man in power. But for a long time, we didn’t even know she existed. In fact, her nephew straight-up tried to erase her from history. Why? Listen up and we’ll tell you all you need to know about Hatshepsut, the gender-bending pharaoh of Egypt.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Hatshepsut in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-hatshepsut/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Empress Elisabeth was alive today, she’d probably make headlines for A) Being a dang Olympic athlete B) Seducing noted hotties of all genders and C) Dunking on anyone who got in her way.But because Sisi (as she was called) had to deal with Victorian social mores, she didn’t exactly have the freedom to do that stuff. Instead, she settled on 1) Horseback riding so hard she nearly died 2) Marrying the Emperor of Austria and 3) Becoming a bit of a “Mommie Dearest” figure which, as we’ll see, REALLY messed up her kids.Was she a saint? No. But Sisi was a complicated woman with a fascinating life, so prepare to meet your new problematic fave.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Sisi in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-empress-elisabeth/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The African warrior queen Nzinga called herself “King” and led her armies with a sword around her neck (swordlace!). She also regularly devastated Portuguese colonizers with her impeccable ability to throw shade and kept a harem of men (get it Nzinga). She was an absolute force—and it’s high time that more people know her story. Join us as we track Nzinga’s tumultuous reign, explain why she’s the OG Black Widow, and insult Nzinga’s tool of a brother at every chance we get.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Nzinga in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-queen-nzinga/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Castile’s “Mad Queen” Joanna was whip-smart, exquisitely beautiful, and, as her nickname would suggest, hopelessly insane. Juana la Loca white-knuckled her way through a deranged childhood, then nabbed a hot hubby—only to realize that her new beau was the Worst Husband Ever (we wish we were exaggerating—this guy sucked BIG TIME).So, when Joanna’s evil spouse kicked the bucket, you’d think everything got better for our girl. Instead, that’s when she earned her infamous nickname.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Joanna in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-joanna-of-castile-mad-queen/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to rebellious queens, it's hard to beat Catherine the Great. This woman chucked her own himbo husband off the Russian throne, entertained an unending parade of hunky lovers, and might just hold this season's record for most batshit court scandals. In this episode, we get to know the one, the only Catherine the Great. Was she, as people said, "a warmonger with an unnatural sexual appetite"? Why did she hate her own kid so much? And, most importantly, did she really die of...well, if you know, you know? This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Catherine in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/42-luxurious-facts-catherine-great/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Queen of Scots is like if a period drama cross bred with a Fast and Furious movie. The action JUST. DOESN’T. STOP. This girl’s life was wall to wall drama, with special appearances from: Treacherous cousins! Toxic hunks! Suspiciously convenient deaths! Blue pee! And so much more.Honestly, trying to summarize her gong show life in this episode description is impossible, so suffice it to say that Mary was a messy betch who loved drama—and paid the ultimate price...This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Mary in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/45-ill-fated-facts-mary-queen-scots-historys-tragic-queen/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanne de Clisson was born into a life of luxury, but that doesn't mean she'd have it easy. Her fist husband died when she was just 19  years old, and her second husband was stolen away by a rival family. When her third husband was betrayed and murdered by king Philip VI, Jeanne refused to sit back and play the victim, instead becoming the vengeful pirate known as the Lioness of Brittany.  Sources: Climans, Kyle. Vengeful Facts About Jeanne De Clisson. Factinate. Last accessed on May 13, 2021. Vengeful Facts About Jeanne De Clisson, "The Lioness Of Brittany" (factinate.com) Gillian, Joanna. The Revenge of Pirate Jeanne de Clisson, the Lioness of Brittany. Ancient Origins. March 25, 2020. The Revenge of Pirate Jeanne de Clisson, The Lioness of Brittany | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)

Troublemaker, heartbreaker, undertaker, rule-breaker: no matter how you slice it, Queen Christina was one of history's greatest rebels. It’s truly a shame that more people don’t know the story of Sweden’s amazing (and super hot) “Girl King” because trust us when we say that you don’t want to sleep on Christina. She began her reign when she was just a kid—but then, after romancing hot ballerinas and going hard on those textbooks like a veritable Renaissance Hermione, she abruptly peaced out of palace life. With freedom in hand, she went from grumpy nerd to bisexual party girl and eventually hit her apex as a gender-bending, freedom-defending, counter-culture icon. TL;DR: WE LOVE CHRISTINA.This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Christina in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-christina-queen-sweden/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seductress. Schemer. Poisoner. These words—and far worse—have been used to describe Anne Boleyn. But did she deserve them? In the second episode of our season on queens, we dive into the dramatic life of Anne Boleyn, the woman who was so stupid-hot that the King of England invented a brand-new religion just to get some action.PS: fair warning, we hate Henry so be prepared for us to drag him for 99% of this ep. Sorry not sorry! This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/Read more about Anne in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/30-head-rolling-facts-anne-boleyn/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wu Zetian was the only Empress of China but instead of getting celebrated, she's gone down in history as an evil megalomaniac. Did Wu really kill a baby? Seduce her lover's son? Execute people in straight-up deranged ways? Or is there more to this story?In the very first (!) episode of Yesterday's News, Dancy and Veronica discuss the complicated legacy of Wu Zetian. Spoiler alert: There's waaaaay more to this lady than a bad reputation. This podcast is brought to you by Factinate.com. Visit the site here: https://www.factinate.com/ Read more about Wu in our article: https://www.factinate.com/people/42-ruthless-facts-wu-zetian-empress-china/ Look at dumb historical memes on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaysnewspodcast/ And if you like what you hear, tell your friends about the show and give us a review on the iTunes store! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy (almost) St Patrick's Day for this week I thought we could dive into one of Ireland's most prolific female pirates Grace O'Malley. She ruled the seas around Ireland for decades and should be considered a symbol of national pride in Ireland. Today we are going to unwrap her incredible story in honour of St Patrick's Day. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “42 Swashbuckling Facts About Grace O'Malley, The Pirate Queen.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-grace-omalley-pirate/. “First Marriage To Donal 'An Chogaidh' O' Flaherty.” The Women of Westport House, thewomenofwestporthouse.weebly.com/first-marriage-to-donal-an-chogaidh-o-flaherty.html. Gillan, Joanna. “Grace O'Malley, The 16th Century Pirate Queen of Ireland.” Ancient Origins, Ancient Origins, 25 Feb. 2020, www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/grace-o-malley-16th-century-pirate-queen-ireland-001773. “Grace O' Malley: Irish Female Pirate.” Royal Museums Greenwich, 19 Feb. 2020, www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/graceomalley. “Grace O'Malley.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_O'Malley. “Grace O'Malley the Pirate Queen, Co. Mayo West of Ireland.” Mayo, www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/about-mayo/history/grace-omalley-the-pirate-queen.html. Ireland, Picturing. “The Pirate Queen's Fortress - Rockfleet Castle in Clew Bay, Co. Mayo.” Picturing Ireland, 1 Jan. 1970, picturingireland.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-pirat-queens-fortress-rockfleet.html. “Irish History - Grace O'Malley (Gráinne Ní Mháille).” Ireland, www.ireland101.com/page/grace-o-malley. “Legacy - Grace O' Malley, The Pirate Queen.” Google Sites, sites.google.com/a/uconn.edu/sfm13002/lasting-impact. Lonergan, Aidan. “Grace O'Malley: 12 Incredible Facts about the Fearless Pirate Queen of Ireland.” The Irish Post, www.irishpost.com/life-style/irelands-pirate-queen-twelve-fascinating-facts-legendary-grace-omalley-129406. Longáin, Serena Ó. “Traditional Irish Weddings - Irish Traditions of Ireland.” Your Irish Culture, 13 Dec. 2019, www.yourirish.com/traditions/weddings-traditions-in-ireland. “Poitín.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poitín. Rennie, Daniel. “This Irish Pirate Queen Conquered A Man's World And Faced Down Queen Elizabeth I.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 24 Feb. 2020, allthatsinteresting.com/grace-omalley.

Jane Seymour was wife number three of Henry VIII. she's considered boring, uninteresting and she is often swept aside for the other wives, because they were more unconventional and she did everything right. I'm here to dive into her life and find out more about Henry VIII's favourite wife. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Tragic Facts About Queen Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Lost Love.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/42-tragic-facts-jane-seymour-queen-england/. “In Profile: Jane Seymour.” HistoryExtra, 26 Nov. 2020, www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/kings-and-queens-in-profile-jane-seymour/. “Jane Seymour.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Seymour. “Jane Seymour.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 17 June 2020, www.biography.com/royalty/jane-seymour. “Jane Seymour.” Historic Royal Palaces, www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/jane-seymour/#gs.q3ok9o. “Queen Jane Seymour (C.1509-1537) [Tudors: Six Wives of Henry VIII].” Luminarium, www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/janeseymour.htm. “The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Meet the Wives. Jane Seymour: PBS.” The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Meet the Wives. Jane Seymour | PBS, www.thirteen.org/wnet/sixwives/meet/js_handbook_king.html.

Happy birthday to me, it's time to talk about Claude of France, she is a rather obscure queen of France. However she makes small cameo appearances in history all the time but no one ever talks about her since she is overshadowed by her husband Francis I. Come join me to talk about this awesome queen whom I share a birthday with. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “41 Raunchy Facts About King Francis I, Father Of The French Renaissance.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/41-raunchy-facts-about-king-francis-i-father-of-the-french-renaissance/. “1498: French King Dies in Squalor after Bumping Head.” Past Peculiar, 13 Feb. 2019, alphahistory.com/pastpeculiar/1498-french-king-dies-bumping-head/. Abernethy, Susan. “Claude De Valois, Queen of France.” The Freelance History Writer, 5 Apr. 2019, thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2015/10/02/claude-de-valois-queen-of-france/. Abernethy, Susan. “Jeanne De Valois, Queen of France and Duchess of Berri.” The Freelance History Writer, 4 Feb. 2018, thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2014/09/05/jeanne-de-valois-queen-of-france-and-duchess-of-berri/. “Claude of France.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 July 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_of_France. A Plum of a Queen: La Reine Claude, writingren.blogspot.com/2008/11/plum-of-queen-la-reine-claude.html. “Queen Claude of France.” Royal Armouries, 14 July 2020, royalarmouries.org/stories/queen-claude-of-france/. Susan, and Susan. “Claude of France, Duchess of Brittany, Queen of France.” Unofficial Royalty, 21 June 2020, www.unofficialroyalty.com/claude-of-france-duchess-of-brittany-queen-of-france/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Anne Of Brittany.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 21 Jan. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-of-Brittany. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Italian Wars.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 14 Feb. 2020, www.britannica.com/event/Italian-Wars. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Louis XII.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 23 June 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-XII. Theanneboleynfiles. “Anne Boleyn, Margaret of Austria and Queen Claude.” The Anne Boleyn Files, 17 Nov. 2012, www.theanneboleynfiles.com/anne-boleyn-margaret-of-austria-and-queen-claude/. Theanneboleynfiles. “Claude, Queen of France.” The Anne Boleyn Files, 13 Oct. 2017, www.theanneboleynfiles.com/claude-queen-france/. “Unlucky Princesses: Claude of France.” The Creative Historian, 14 Dec. 2018, www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_187780/unlucky-princesses-claude-of-france.html. “Your Guide to the Field of the Cloth of Gold.” HistoryExtra, 20 July 2020, www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/what-was-field-of-the-cloth-of-gold-facts-when-why-held-henry-viii/.

Elizabeth Woodville is known as the commoner queen. She's the mother of the princes in the tower but her personal story from simple English dame to Queen is a wild rollercoaster that I will talk about with my other bestie Lindsey. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “41 Scheming Facts About Elizabeth Woodville, The Commoner Queen.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-elizabeth-woodville/. “Coronation of Elizabeth Woodville.” Meandering Through Time, meanderingthroughtime.weebly.com/wars-of-the-roses-blog/coronation-of-elizabeth-woodville. “Elizabeth Woodville.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Woodville. “Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492). Biography of Queen Elizabeth Wydville. [Wars of the Roses].” Luminarium, www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/woodville.htm. “Home.” British Battles, www.britishbattles.com/wars-of-the-roses/second-battle-of-st-albans/. “Immediate WCP.” Immediate WCP – Just Another Fake Site Site, www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/marrying-for-love-edward-iv-and-elizabeth-woodville/. “John Grey of Groby.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 May 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Grey_of_Groby. Myers, Alexander Reginald. “Edward IV.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 24 Apr. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-IV-king-of-England. Rsb. “The Ick Factor: Richard III & Elizabeth of York.” Rebecca Starr Brown, 5 July 2017, rebeccastarrbrown.com/2017/07/05/the-ick-factor-richard-iii-elizabeth-of-york/comment-page-1/. Solly, Meilan. “Did Elizabeth Woodville, England's 'White Queen,' Die of the Plague?” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 29 Apr. 2019, www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-elizabeth-woodville-englands-white-queen-die-plague-180972053/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Elizabeth Woodville.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jan. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Woodville. The National Archives. “Sir Hugh John: an Ideal 15th Century Knight?” The National Archives Blog, The National Archives, 18 Dec. 2015, blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/sir-hugh-john-ideal-15th-century-knight/. I also listened to queens podcasts episode on elizabeth woodville:

Catherine De Medici is often Villainized in history books, she's written off as power hungry and the reason the French wars of religion got so bad. But that's not the whole story. Today I'm joined by my bestie Jules to talk about this fascinating women. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Scandalous Facts About Catherine De Medici, The Deadly Queen Mother Of France.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/42-scandalous-facts-catherine-de-medici-deadly-queen-mother-france/. “Catherine De' Medici.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_de'_Medici. “Catherine De' Medici Biography.” Encyclopedia of World Biography, www.notablebiographies.com/Ma-Mo/Medici-Catherine-de.html. CooksInfo. “Catherine De Medici.” CooksInfo, 17 Aug. 2019, www.cooksinfo.com/catherine-de-medici. History.com Editors. “The Medici Family.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 9 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/topics/renaissance/medici-family. MadMonarchist. “Monarch Profile: King Henri II of France.” The Mad Monarchist, 1 Jan. 1970, madmonarchist.blogspot.com/2017/05/monarch-profile-king-henri-ii-of-france.html. Prahl, Amanda. “The Life and Reign of Catherine De Medici, Renaissance Queen.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/catherine-de-medici-biography-4155305. Rsb. “Mary, Queen of Scots at the French Court.” Rebecca Starr Brown, 16 July 2017, rebeccastarrbrown.com/2017/07/16/mary-queen-of-scots-at-the-french-court/. Sutherland, N.M. “Catherine De' Medici.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 9 Apr. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-de-Medici. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Henry III.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 29 July 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-III-king-of-France-and-Poland. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 17 Aug. 2020, www.britannica.com/event/Massacre-of-Saint-Bartholomews-Day. “The Marriage of Catherine De' Medici.” The Florentine, 14 Jan. 2019, www.theflorentine.net/2019/01/15/the-marriage-of-catherine-de-medici/#:~:text=With the pope's blessing, the,groom were 14 years old.

Caroline Matilda was Queen of Denmark for five short years. in that time she managed to start a social revolution, and take a lover to escape her mentally ill husband. Join me as we discuss her crazy life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “44 Unhinged Facts About King Christian VII of Denmark, The Mad Dane.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/44-unhinged-facts-about-king-christian-vii-of-denmark-the-mad-dane/. “Caroline Mathilde.” Caroline Matilda - Explore History - Kongelige Slotte, kongeligeslotte.dk/en/explore-history/caroline-matilda.html. “Caroline Matilda of Great Britain.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Matilda_of_Great_Britain. “Death of Frederick, Prince of Wales.” History Today, www.historytoday.com/archive/death-frederick-prince-wales. Horoscope, The. “July 22 Zodiac - Full Horoscope Personality.” Www.thehoroscope.co, www.thehoroscope.co/zodiac-signs/july-22-zodiac-cancer.html. “It Was Irony That Shackled Youth : Christian VII of Denmark.” Rough Diplomacy, 7 Nov. 2019, www.roughdiplomacy.com/it-was-irony-that-shackled-youth-christian-vii-of-denmark/. “Learn about Louise Von Plessen.” HowOld.co, www.howold.co/person/louise-von-plessen. Mahon, Elizabeth Kerri. The Scandalous Royal Romance of Caroline Matilda and Johann Struensee, 1 Jan. 1970, scandalouswoman.blogspot.com/2011/02/scandalous-royal-romance-of-caroline.html. “Queen Caroline Mathilde.” The Royal Danish Collection, www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/person/caroline-mathilde/. “The Queen of Tears? Caroline Mathilde: The British-Born Queen of Denmark.” Royal Central, 2 Aug. 2019, royalcentral.co.uk/features/the-queen-of-tears-caroline-mathilde-the-british-born-queen-of-denmark-97152/. Schmitz, Michael. “Johann Friedrich Struensee Biography.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/johann-friedrich-struensee-1444334. Susan, and Susan. “Johann Friedrich Struensee, Favorite of King Christian VII of Denmark and Norway and Lover of His Wife Queen Caroline Matilda.” Unofficial Royalty, 19 July 2020, www.unofficialroyalty.com/johann-friedrich-struensee-favorite-of-king-christian-vii-of-denmark-and-norway-and-lover-of-his-wife-queen-caroline-matilda/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Frederick VI.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 24 Jan. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-VI. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Inoculation.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 25 Sept. 2013, www.britannica.com/science/inoculation. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Serfdom.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 20 Aug. 2019, www.britannica.com/topic/serfdom. Verac1ty, and Alan. “Unlucky Princesses: Caroline Matilda of Great Britain.” The Creative Historian, 14 May 2018, www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_183907/unlucky-princesses-caroline-matilda-of-great-britain.html. Www.facebook.com/historyofroyalwomen. “Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel - The Ambitious Mother.” History of Royal Women, 15 June 2020, www.historyofroyalwomen.com/juliana-maria-of-brunswick-wolfenbuttel/juliana-maria-of-brunswick-wolfenbuttel-the-ambitious-mother/. liamfoley63, and liamfoley63. “Louise Augusta of Denmark.” European Royal History, europeanroyalhistory.wordpress.com/tag/louise-augusta-of-denmark/.