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...
Mayhem and Matrimonial Chess with Eleanor Aquitaine
The Pithy Chronicle
43 minutes
1 year ago
Mayhem and Matrimonial Chess with Eleanor Aquitaine
Prepare to be whisked away on a rollicking ride through time as we serve up the scandalous exploits of Eleanor of Aquitaine, with a generous garnish of our signature wit. I'm Caroline, and I'm Erika, we'll introduce you to the medieval Brad Pitt, William IX of Aquitaine, whose romantic forays and military mishaps laid the groundwork for Eleanor's equally sensational saga. Our jaunt through history is a no-holds-barred tour of lyrical downfalls and ecclesiastical about-faces, where excommunica...
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...
