Selena Quintanilla, Queen of Tejano music, makes our little Texan hearts sing. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas in the early 1970's, little Selena became the singer of her family's band at just six years old. And once she started singing, she never stopped.
She was told that she'd never make it big because Tejano fans didn't like girl singers. And boy oh boy did she prove the boys club wrong.
We pair this episode with a delicious take on a margarita. Drink responsibly, y'all!
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Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!

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History

Society & Culture

Evita Perón: The Legacy and Legends of Argentina's Controversial First Lady
Welcome everyone to the season 7 finale. Today we're wrapping up the fascinating life and legacy of Eva Perón, the one and only Evita. 
Join us as we chat about her politically wild life, her passion for social reforms, and yes, her controversial ties to fascism. We'll also cover the bizarre and unsettling journey of Evita's embalmed body—because her story is nothing short of chaotic and cult-like.
Time stamps
00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of Season 7!
02:30 Diving into the Life of Eva Perón
02:45 Eva's Rise to Power and Relationship Dynamics
03:59 The Political Landscape and Eva's Role
31:02 The Rainbow Tour: Evita's European Adventure
41:19 Eva's Energized Return: Tackling Women's Suffrage and Exhausting Work Hours
43:05 Eva's Declining Health Amidst Political Aspirations and Controversy
45:19 The Final Years
52:43 WTF afterlife of Eva Peron's remains. 
01:07:48 A Legacy of Controversy: Eva Peron's Mixed Reception and Enduring Influence
Some sources:
Thought.co
EvitaPeron.org
The Real Life of Eva Peron
The Animated History of Argentina
Biographics
National Library of Medicine
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Evita: Eva Perón part 2

Welcome to our last queen of season 7, Evita aka Eva Perón.
Eva Peron is probably one of the most famous names to come out of Argentina. We know she's controversial! But, before she was Evita, she was an insecure little girl from a small town. Life was not easy, but our girl made the best out of life. In this episode we'll talk her humble beginnings and see her move to the big city of Buenos Aires to make her dreams come true.

01:07 Introducing Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady
02:04 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Time
04:14 Eva's Early Life: From Humble Beginnings to Dreams of Stardom
14:38 The Move to Hunin: A New Beginning for Eva and Her Family
23:08 The Controversial Beginnings of Eva Perón
24:44 Eva's Struggles and Rise in Buenos Aires
26:48 The Harsh Realities of the Entertainment Industry
33:05 Eva Perón's Breakthrough in Radio
37:48 Eva's Foray into Politics and Union Work
39:19 The Political Climate of Argentina
45:09 Eva and Juan Perón: A Partnership Begins
Some sources:
Thought.co
EvitaPeron.org
The Real Life of Eva Peron
The Animated History of Argentina
Biographics
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It's mistress week and today we are talking rags to riches (kind of) in this Cinderalla story (that also includes like... so much adultery). The Katherine Swynford story. Katherine Swynford is often considered the mother of the Tudor dynasty and the ancestress of another Queens Podcast alumni, Margaret Beaufort. We think you're going to love episode regardless of if you're  listening to it for the first or fifth time! 
Nathan pairs this episode with a spicy margarity while Katy pairs it with a virgin-cocktail as she wraps up dry January.
Some useful sources: 

History of a medieval mistress

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/katherine-swynford/

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/08/08/blanche-duchess-of-lancaster/

https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2018/04/08/the-most-successful-mistress-katherine-swynford-duchess-of-lancaster/


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Rerun: Katherine Swynford for Mistress week

We are doing a mini-mistresses week and first up is the first Royal Mistress we ever covered.
Now, Diane wasn't just any royal mistress, she was the royal mistress. From her iconic fountain of youth (was it really just the water, Diane?), to her savvy political maneuvers that would make Machiavelli take notes, we're uncovering the life of the woman who became the envy and idol of France..
So grab your crown, pour yourself a glass of your finest wine, and join us as we explore the life of Diane de Poitiers, the woman who showed us that sometimes, the most powerful place in the land is right at the heart of the king.
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Rerun: Diane de Poitiers for Mistress Week

Princess Nest aka Nest ferch Rhys came from a very long line of Welsh warriors and kings. However, in her lifetime things took a big shift.
There is more that we DON'T know about her life, but what we know for certain is that she is one of the only women from medieval Wales to be more than a passing footnote in history. In fact, it's said that her beauty caused a civil war.
Okay, no. Men started the civil war, but whatever. That's not as poetic. But does she deserve the title of the Welsh Helen of Troy? You let us know what you think.
Follow our Welsh consultant, Claire on Instagram @clairelmiles
Time stamps:
02:17 No Facts, Just Vibes: The Story of Princess Ness
04:03 Cocktail Time: Crafting a Princess Nest Inspired Drink
05:39 The Early Life of Princess Nest in 11th Century Wales
13:52 Nest's Turbulent Youth: From Welsh Princess to Norman Hostage
24:25 Nest's Return to Wales: Marriage and New Beginnings
27:16 Unraveling the Mystery of Nest's Return
27:55 Exploring the Dynamics of Nest's Marriage
28:55 The Infamous Welsh Helen of Troy
31:21 TRIGGER WARNING The Dramatic Kidnapping and Its Aftermath
36:22 Speculations on Nest's Feelings and Fate
48:11 Nest's Legacy and Historical Impact
Sources:

Wikipedia (because we are human) 

Historic UK

Princess Nest by Kari Maund

Historical Grab bag

John Flemming, MA 


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