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After the last Myths & Misconceptions episode on Anne Boleyn, the response was overwhelming—so many of you asked for more! And you know I aim to please. So, I invited Sylvia back for round two. This time, she drops a bombshell about the real meaning behind Anne’s famous “Moost Happi” medal—and I did not see it coming.

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Guest: Sylvia Barbara Soberton

Crowned as a child and trained like a prince, Queen Christina of Sweden defied every expectation placed upon her. From her glittering court of scholars to a shocking abdication, a secret conversion, and a dramatic reinvention in Rome, Christina’s life was anything but conventional. This episode explores the story of a queen who refused to be defined—by her crown, her country, or her time.

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Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

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In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives, we explore the intertwined legacies of two powerful women who shaped early modern Europe in very different courts—Isabel Clara Eugenia of Spain and Anna of Denmark. Both daughters of dynasties and cultural patrons with sharp political instincts, they carved out influence within their respective spheres. Join Rebecca and Dr. Emma as they trace the lives, challenges, and impact of these remarkable women navigating monarchy, motherhood, and power on the world stage.

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Book suggestions:

⁠https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526142498/⁠

⁠https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/spectacular_rubens/⁠

⁠https://tiendaprado.com/en/books/7937-rubens-s-workshop-9788484806226.html⁠

⁠https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jonathan-Brown/dp/0300097611⁠

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Rebecca Larson & Dr Emma Cahill Marron