What if a queen could wield power even from behind bars? Eleanor of Aquitaine’s life was marked by political savvy and family drama, and in this episode of The Pithy Chronicle, we unravel the Revolt of 1173 that set the stage for a royal clash that would change the course of history. We uncover the tensions in her marriage to King Henry II and the ambitions of their four rebellious sons, with key alliances and betrayals adding fuel to the fire. Eleanor's imprisonment paints a portrait of res...
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What if a queen could wield power even from behind bars? Eleanor of Aquitaine’s life was marked by political savvy and family drama, and in this episode of The Pithy Chronicle, we unravel the Revolt of 1173 that set the stage for a royal clash that would change the course of history. We uncover the tensions in her marriage to King Henry II and the ambitions of their four rebellious sons, with key alliances and betrayals adding fuel to the fire. Eleanor's imprisonment paints a portrait of res...
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Power, Crusades, and Scandal
The Pithy Chronicle
34 minutes
1 year ago
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Power, Crusades, and Scandal
Embark on a historical odyssey with us as we uncover the life and times of the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose zest for influence and power in a male-dominated society still resonates today. Picture a queen whose narrative rivals the most captivating of dramas; her marriage to Louis VII, her bold role in the Second Crusade, and her defiance of a court that tried to dim her radiance. Through tales of fervor and ambition, we unravel the true motivations behind her joining the crusade, wh...
The Pithy Chronicle
What if a queen could wield power even from behind bars? Eleanor of Aquitaine’s life was marked by political savvy and family drama, and in this episode of The Pithy Chronicle, we unravel the Revolt of 1173 that set the stage for a royal clash that would change the course of history. We uncover the tensions in her marriage to King Henry II and the ambitions of their four rebellious sons, with key alliances and betrayals adding fuel to the fire. Eleanor's imprisonment paints a portrait of res...
