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In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives, we explore the intertwined legacies of two powerful women who shaped early modern Europe in very different courts—Isabel Clara Eugenia of Spain and Anna of Denmark. Both daughters of dynasties and cultural patrons with sharp political instincts, they carved out influence within their respective spheres. Join Rebecca and Dr. Emma as they trace the lives, challenges, and impact of these remarkable women navigating monarchy, motherhood, and power on the world stage.

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Book suggestions:

⁠https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526142498/⁠

⁠https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/spectacular_rubens/⁠

⁠https://tiendaprado.com/en/books/7937-rubens-s-workshop-9788484806226.html⁠

⁠https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jonathan-Brown/dp/0300097611⁠

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Hosts:

Rebecca Larson & Dr Emma Cahill Marron

In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of Marguerite d’Angoulême—Renaissance writer, queen, and sister to King François I of France. Discover how Marguerite’s bold literary works, like the Heptameron, challenged gender norms, and how her passion for religious reform placed her at the heart of early evangelical movements. We’ll trace her journey from the French court to the throne of Navarre, revealing a woman who shaped politics, faith, and the role of women in 16th-century Europe.

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Credits:

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. Emily Lalande

Step into the shadows of Renaissance Italy to uncover the real Lucrezia Borgia. Branded a poisoner and seductress, she has long been the center of scandal—but was there more to her story? Join us as we explore Lucrezia’s rise from political pawn to powerful duchess, and how she carved out a legacy beyond the infamy of the Borgia name.

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Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

Researched by: Emily Airey