Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i Part 1: Girls Just Want to Have Political Autonomy | 11
Before Hawai’i was a state, it was an independent kingdom ruled by a series of monarchs – including one queen. Queen Lili’uokalani was a writer, composer, and philanthropist who gave everything she ha...
4 Mar 202441min
King Ludwig II of Bavaria Part 2: Unhappily Ever After | 10
In part one, Ludwig II reluctantly became king when his father died. But instead of leading his country, he poured his money and time into the operas of Richard Wagner. Now, members of the king’s own ...
26 Feb 202444min
King Ludwig II of Bavaria Part 1: The Fairytale King | 9
You might not know his name but you probably know his legacy. King Ludwig II of Bavaria was known as the “Fairy Tale King” due to his extreme love of the arts. He funded famous operas and built extrav...
19 Feb 202445min
Princess Stephanie of Monaco: The Wild Child | 8
When Grace Kelly died tragically in 1982 she left behind a legacy as an actress, philanthropist, and fashion icon. But she also left behind a 17-year-old daughter who was in the car crash that took Gr...
12 Feb 202446min
Grace Kelly Part 2: Princess Interrupted | 7
In part one, Grace Kelly fought her way from aspiring actress to onscreen queen. Now she has an even bigger role on the horizon: European princess. Grace is about to catch the attention of Prince Rain...
5 Feb 202446min
Grace Kelly Part 1: Fire and Ice | 6
Grace Kelly was a Hollywood icon in the 1950s. She worked with legends like Clark Gable and Alfred Hitchcock and only left when it was time to marry a real-life prince. She seemed to live the ultimate...
29 Jan 202444min
Empress Dowager Cixi of China Part 2: Villain Era | 5
In Part One, Cixi went from concubine to all-powerful Regent, thanks to her bestie and a savvy political coup. But while she was wielding her new found power, Cixi’s enemies were plotting her demise. ...
22 Jan 202444min
Empress Dowager Cixi of China Part 1: Coup There It Is | 4
Empress Dowager Cixi wasn’t born into power – she took it. After participating in a 19th century version of The Bachelor, Cixi was chosen as one of the Emperor’s concubines. In part one of this two-pa...
15 Jan 202444min
