Queen Mary I

Queen Mary I, more commonly known as Bloody Mary, is perhaps best known for the burning of Protestants. However, she was an altogether more complex and complicated woman. In addition to being the first crowned Queen Regnant in English history, Mary's life was a constant mix of the greatest triumphs and the most heartbreaking lows. Listen to this episode to learn more about this fascinating queen.  Featured Guests:  Melita Thomas, the author of the book The King’s Pearl which analyzes Mary’s tumultuous relationship with her father Henry VIII, and Johanna Strong, a current PhD student focusing on rehabilitating Mary in the public eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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They were adulterers, murderers, mistresses, religious zealots, thieves, and traitors. They were queens, wives, mothers, young, and old. What binds the women together in this podcast is their legacies. These are women who were known during their lifetimes or reinvented after their deaths as wicked women. The lenses of history are often gendered, damning women for some of the same actions that men have been lauded for. The nuances surrounding the women in this podcast were removed in exchange for a one-sided portrayal. Within Wicked Women: The Podcast, I do not attempt to excuse or condone the wrongs committed by these women, instead, the podcast looks at their overarching story and examines the origin of their negative legacy. Alongside a brief biographical overview of the woman, I will be incorporating interviews I have held with experts on the subject to provide multiple and diverse perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.