# Catherine De’ Medici
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Catherine de’ Medici: A Throne Full of Knives
History remembers Catherine de’ Medici as the black-clad poison queen of Renaissance France—an Italian schemer who kept a vial in one hand and a dagger in the other. The truth is messier, bloodier, and way more interesting.
Orphaned as a baby, married off at fourteen, and dropped into a French roy…
147. Catherine de’ Misery: Money, Mayhem, Medici (Pt. 3)
On today’s episode we talk about the wildly unfortunate and chaotic life of one of the most iconic women and leaders in Renaissance history, Catherine De Medici.
Ruling as a Renaissance Queen
The 16th century in Europe was an age of great Queens. But just because they were in charge, didn't always mean they were powerful or safe; it was tough being a queen in the Renaissance and. Author and Former Professor of French at The George Washington University Leah Redmond Chang joins Dan to de…
Nostradamus: The Complete Life Story of France’s Legendary Prophet & His Prophecies Explained
Discover the fascinating life and legacy of Nostradamus, the legendary French seer, physician, and astrologer, in this immersive, sleep-friendly episode of our European history podcast. Journey from his childhood in 16th-century Provence to his rise as France’s most famous prophet, known for his my…
The Medici Dynasty: How One Family Sparked the Renaissance and Changed European History Forever
Discover the rise and fall of the Medici family in this captivating episode, "The ENTIRE Story of the Medici Family — Birth of the Renaissance | European History." Journey through the turbulent streets of Florence, from the Medici’s modest origins as bankers to their ascent as rulers and patrons of…
Catherine de Medici was France's Medieval Martha Stewart, and a Witch?
Catherine de Medici gets credit for nearly every French culinary innovation, from macarons to the fork.
This episode brings in Florence based food and wine expert Coral Sisk to test those legends one by one. Caroline and Emily trace the real origins of macarons, gelato, choux pastry, duck a l'orang…
Catherine de Medici: The Orphaned Italian Girl That Seized The French Throne
This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Catherine de Medici. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles.She was an orphan from a family of bankers who became the most powerful woman in 16th-century Europe. In this documentary, we expl…
The Medici | Banking, Power and the Renaissance
Fall asleep while exploring the rise of the Medici — from Giovanni di Bicci’s banking network and Cosimo the Elder’s political influence to Lorenzo the Magnificent, the Pazzi conspiracy and Florence’s extraordinary Renaissance culture. Follow the family through Michelangelo and Botticelli, two Medi…
PREVIEW - MILF History Month: Catherine de Medici
As MHM comes to a close, Milo, Phoebe and Patrick close out with a big-hitter. Niece to the Pope, wife to the king of France and definitely not particularly popular with protestants - we get into Catherine de Medici. Expect jousting accidents, a woman called Diane sticking her beak in, embarrassing…
The Power and Persona of Catherine de' Medici Audiobook by The Great Courses
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: The Power and Persona of Catherine de' MediciCategories: Europe, France, History, Italy, RenaissanceAuthor: The Great CoursesNarrator: William LandonPublisher: Audible OriginalsRelease date: 09-04-2025Language: EnglishSummary:Tho…
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