Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Breeze Barrington dive deep into the extraordinary life of Maria of Modena - a teenage Catholic princess who left Italy to marry James II, only to find herself at the center of public scandal and political upheaval.

What makes this episode so compelling: ✨ The resilience of a young woman navigating intense societal pressure
✨ How Maria built a powerful female-led court during the Restoration
✨ The network of women who quietly shaped English history
✨ Honest discussions about personal struggles, including miscarriage
✨ Political intrigue that reads like a thriller but actually happened

This isn't just another royal biography - it's a celebration of female agency and influence during one of England's most turbulent periods. Maria's story deserves to be told, and this episode does her justice with nuanced historical analysis and genuine admiration for her strength.

Ready to listen? Search "The Restoration Queen: Maria of Modena" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Part of the excellent History Hit network.

Trust me, you'll come away with a completely new appreciation for this remarkable queen who history too often overlooks.

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