Episodes

  • 023 - Book Three Two Dreams
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    30 mins
  • 022 - Book Two The Secrets of the Ruggieri V The Alchemists
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    36 mins
  • 021 - Book Two The Secrets of the Ruggieri IV The King's Tale
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    17 mins
  • 020 - Book Two The Secrets of the Ruggieri III Marie Touchet
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    24 mins
  • 019 - Book Two The Secrets of the Ruggieri II Schemes against Schemes
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    51 mins
  • 018 - Book Two The Secrets of the Ruggieri I The Court under Charles IX
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    25 mins
  • 017 - Book One The Calvinist Martyr XIV Compensation
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    29 mins
  • 016 - Book One The Calvinist Martyr XIV Catherine in Power
    Feb 4 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Catherine de Medici, a captivating exploration rooted in the Philosophical Studies from *The Human Comedy* (La Comédie Humaine). This work serves as both a historical examination and a fictional narrative, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Here, Catherine de Medici emerges not merely as a ruler often portrayed negatively by historians, but as a formidable leader who skillfully navigates the complexities of her court to enhance the lives of her subjects and herself. Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. (Summary by Reader)
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    29 mins