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Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by Sasha

Amalasuntha: Wise Queen of the Ostrogoths

Amalasuntha ruled Rome after the Roman Empire's fall. She is known for being a wise leader of the Ostrogoths, first as regent, then as the ruling monarch.

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Sasha

Bertrada of Laon: Charlemagne’s Mother

Charlemagne is one of history’s most famous emperors. His mother, Bertrada, also known as Bertrada Broadfoot, was just as fascinating.

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 by Sasha

Marozia: The De Facto Ruler of the Papacy

Marozia of Tusculum was the closest thing we had to a female pope. Pope Joan was probably a myth, but we can be sure Marozia existed, since she was related to seven popes.

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- Nell Gwyn, mocking King Charles II

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