Parallel Lives - Margaret of Austria and Margaret of Parma (Dr. Emma & Me)

In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we continue our Parallel Lives series by examining two powerful women who shaped the politics of Habsburg Europe (and beyond): Margaret of Austria and her great-niece Margaret of Parma.

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Have you missed out on the first two episodes in this series? Don't worry, here they are:

Episode 1: Isabel I of Castile & Katherine of Aragon

Episode 2: Juana of Castile & Anne Boleyn

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Join the conversation over on PATREON!

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Hosts: Rebecca Larson & Dr Emma Cahill Marron

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Image Credits:

Margaret of Parma:

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Margaret of Austria:

© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust

Mary (Rose) Tudor:

The National Gallery (London)

Mary of Hungary:

Rijks Museum

Christina of Denmark:

The National Gallery (London)

Margaret Roper:

Metropolitan Museum of Art