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 …

Is King Charles III a misunderstood intellectual or just a placeholder monarch? Join us on The Pithy Chronicle as we dissect the official painted portrait of King Charles III, whimsically nicknamed "Tampon Take Two" by Erika. We tackle the polarizing responses to this artwork, debating its aesthetic value and symbolic layers. Does it capture Charle…

Step into the realm of medieval majesty and uncover the tale of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the powerhouse Duchess who defied convention. Our narrative takes you through the thrills and perils of her life post-divorce, her clever prenuptial maneuverings, and her strategic marriage to Henry FitzEmpress, setting the stage for a reshaped European landscape.…

Could the Duchess of Cambridge really be hiding out in a secret Arctic sanctuary? Join us as we tackle the most beguiling royal rumors that have taken the media by storm. Amidst the buzz, we dissect why Kate Middleton's absence since the festive season has given rise to a spectrum of theories, from health concerns to whispers of cosmetic ventures. …

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 …

Saddle up for a historical escapade as we, Caroline and Erika, regale you with the lesser-known sagas of the Second Crusade, peppered with our trademark wit and a dollop of cheek. Step into the time machine of your imagination, because we’re whisking you away to the 12th century—a time of knights, conquests, and yes, a dash of family drama akin to …

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 e…

Prepare to be whisked back to an era where sword met shield, and the political arena was as fierce as any battlefield. We're not just recounting history; we're giving you the keys to a kingdom where Adela of Blois, daughter of William the Conqueror, reigned supreme behind the velvet curtains of power. Her tale is stitched together with the threads …

Ever wondered about the blurred lines between historical truth and fiction? In this intriguing episode, we transport you back to the 11th century, bringing to life the tales of Florine of Burgundy and Ida of Austria. We dive deep into the life of Florine, possibly an illegitimate daughter of a Burgundian Duke, her whirlwind journey from being widow…

Did you know that nuns played a pivotal role in the First Crusade? Well, you're in for a treat! Our episode today unveils the almost forgotten accounts of these holy women who took part in the religious pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We’re unearthing stories tucked away in Muslim sources, brilliantly ignored by European chronicles, and tossed around …

Have you ever wondered about the mythical creatures that lurk in our world's legends and folklore? What if you could unravel the mysteries of the ages while sipping your morning coffee? We invite you to join us on a magical journey into the mesmerizing tales of Melusine, a fairy-tale maiden whose enchanting beauty and curious curse have intrigued h…

Prepare to unlock secrets from the past and journey back to the heart of the Byzantium Empire as we unravel the life of its first female historian, Anna Komnene. Your Pithy Chronicle hosts, Caroline and Erica, pull back the layers of Anna's privileged existence, from the gold and pearl-studded bed of the Porphyra chamber where she was born to the p…

Hold tight, as we whisk you away on a journey back to 1095 and the monumental Council of Claremont. At the heart of this whirlwind adventure lies Pope Urban II's rallying cry for a crusade, a plea that shook the religious dynamics of the time, forever altering the relationship between Christianity and the Islamic world. We'll dissect the plea from …

What if we told you that the teachings of Prophet Muhammad were considered radical at the time? As we journey through the intricate world of Islamic history, we take the time to demystify common misconceptions about Muslims and their beliefs. We'll shine a light on the life of Prophet Muhammad and the golden age of the Abbasid Caliphate. You'll be …

How did a disagreement over bread spark a religious and political divide that lasted for over 900 years? Hold on to your hats for an electrifying voyage back to the Great Schism of 1054, a pivotal moment in European history that saw the once united Christian Church splinter into the Western Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Churches. We'll un…

Ready to embark on a journey through time to the heart of Europe’s empirical history? Strap in as we dive headfirst into the rich tapestry of the mighty Roman Empire, making our way through to the medieval power corridors. We'll shed light on the rise and fall of the Frankish Maravigian dynasty, all the way to King Clovis's Catholic conversion and …

The 'Dark Ages' - Where Reading Was Overrated, Bedtime Stories Included Incubi, and Alcohol Was for Hygiene In this short but stinky episode, we take a hilarious journey back when intelligence wasn't exactly in vogue. Forget about reading being overrated – it was practically non-existent! Bedtime stories weren't your typical fairy tales; they featu…

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A willing mistress, but reluctant wife. Get the inside scoop on England's most shocking and hated double divorcee American Mistress! Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Rosamund Clifford was the "Rose of the World" and the most beautiful mortal enemy of Eleanor of Aquitaine, or was she? Lets take a look at the legends and see where truth may lie... Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

We are thinking of the people of Maui. We are reposting our two part series on the history of the Hawaiian Monarchy to honor the resilience of the people of Hawaii. If you are able, please support the recovery efforts. Support the people of Hawaii here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/ Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychro…

Major trigger warnings for today's episode. Lady Nijō was abused by nearly everyone in her life, but she survived to tell the tale and write her memoir and tell exactly what happened to her. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chroni…

The secretive harem of the Tokugawa Shogunate. This is the history behind the new Netflix Anime The Oōku an adaptation of a famous Manga which discusses the gender roles of the era with a twist! Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.ch…

Did you know there were crusades to countries other than the holy land? We didn't! Come learn about one of the coolest, and happiest places in the world... it even tops Disney. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

Her boobs are written, painted, and sung into legend. Was there more behind the most famous breasts of all time? Don't worry, I will give you a tease. She is the "spiritual successor" to Joan of Arc. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pit…

The final mistress of Loius XV has a story unlike one you have ever heard before. From the absolute bottom to the absolute top and back again. Get ready for a rollercoaster to satisfy your hottest summer cravings! Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagr…

Captivity, Assassination, Executions, OH MY! Welcome to our final installment of Mary Stuart's story. While we discuss a lot, there is so much more to find! Join our Patreon to hear more about recent (2023) discoveries about history's misconceptions. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@th…

If you are looking for boy drama and a way to fill the drive to your summer destinations we have you covered! Mary had a Taylor Swift reputation, but was it earned? Take a look at her time and Scotland before she fled her own country to find "sanctuary" with her cousin. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https:…

Mary Queen of Scots' story is famously dramatic, but was she? See how contemporaries viewed her and where the legends begin. Part I covers her birth until her departure from France. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

Catherine de'Medici's life only got more interesting in widowhood. Tune in to hear the truth about her "villainous" ways, relationship with Nostradamus, and of course about her poison gloves. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chron…

Part one of one of our most interesting #womenatwar. Her birth was orchestrated to bring peace, but her life was full of controversy. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Noor Inayat Khan, an author, musician, radio personality, spy, princess, who turned the tide of WWII as the first female radio operator in Paris with the SOE. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

Rani was a woman who sought the prosperity of her people. A political powerhouse willing to put herself on the line to take on the East India Company. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

We're pulling a fan favorite from the archive! Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Can a woman command armies, judge a nation, and write sick poetry in her spare time? Tune in to find out about this Holy Woman at War Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

We deep dive into the impact of Esther's story in the Bible, her historical foundations, and her legacy. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

The only Empress regnant in China's history. She established her own dynasty, married two emperors, and ruled China more effectively than either of her two husbands-- in her own right. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

She was a lover of knowledge, a financial savant, and a conqueror of emperors. Find out what she is fighting for... Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Did you know Caesar suffered a defeat by a preteen girl? Arsinoe IV led a rebellion against the Roman Republic and suffered the consequences. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

A woman who was born to lead, and educated to rule. She was a queen in the saddle and true power of the English throne during the Anarchy. At least, that is what one Chronicler thinks. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

Was she the haughty heir who broke the kingdom for her birthright, or something altogether different? Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Want to know where the Ukrainians get thier resolve? Look no further than Olga of Kyiv, the most deadly queen we have covered yet! Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Decades of secrecy, mind bending puzzles, and sleeping in hallways. Could you cut it as a codebreaker? Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

There were never such devoted sisters in law-- to the other's destruction. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

They're still crappy, just not genocidal. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

While not an exhaustive list, it is however a pretty informative one. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Ever look at military strategy and say, "What were they thinking?" We are here to talk about the weirdest and wackiest moments in military history. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…

Think you know all the Vatican's dark secrets? Think again! We're diving into some of the most notorious of papal bad boys. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Get up close and personal with a discussion on beauty trends throughout history! Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/Por The Pithy Chronicle

Did you know that the HRE had sex scandals? Neither did we! In our season finale we talk revenge, incest, capture and polItical maneuverings with a side of crusading. Support the show Show Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resources https://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclers https://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/…