Rival Queens: Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici

The relationship between Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici - the two most powerful Queens of their time - is one of the most intriguing and captivating stories of the 16th century. In this edition of our sibling podcast Not Just the Tudors , Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Estelle Paranque about her new book Blood, Fire and Gold , which explores how these two formidable women wielded and negotiated power, and were united only in their dislike of Mary, Queen of Scots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.