Irene of Athens's guest appearances

Irene of Athens

Queens Podcast

History of Modern Greece

Jane Seymour

Catherine de Medici

Marie Antoinette

Marie Laveau

Thomas Howard

Mary Queen of Scots

Anne Boleyn

Elizabeth Bathory

Elizabeth Woodville

Victoria Woodhull

Catherine de'Medici

Isabella of France

Hortense Mancini

Alexandra Feodorovna

Nell Gwyn

OwlTail

We wrap up the story of Empress Irene, the first woman to make it to the top of the ladder in Byzantine Politics. Not only did she sit on the throne, but she also governed the entire Empire, on her own. We also discuss the bias a lot of historians had towards Irene, and even talk about the infamous blinding of her son Constantine.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.comMusic by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com

We wrap up the story of Empress Irene, the first woman to make it to the top of the ladder in Byzantine Politics. Not only did she sit on the throne, but she also governed the entire Empire, on her own. We also discuss the bias a lot of historians had towards Irene, and even talk about the infamous blinding of her son Constantine. The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day. Website: <a href="http://www.moderngreecepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.moderngreecepodcast.com</a>Music by Mark Jungerman: <a href="http://www.marcjungermann.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.marcjungermann.com</a>

042: Irene of Athens: Part Two

Irene of Athens was the very first... sole ruling Empress of the Roman Empire. She wasn't just the mother of an Emperor or the Wife of an Emperor... she WAS the Roman Emperor.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, all the way through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.comMusic by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com

Irene of Athens was the very first... sole ruling Empress of the Roman Empire. She wasn't just the mother of an Emperor or the Wife of an Emperor... she WAS the Roman Emperor. The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, all the way through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922. Website: <a href="http://www.moderngreecepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.moderngreecepodcast.com</a>Music by Mark Jungerman: <a href="http://www.marcjungermann.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.marcjungermann.com</a>

040: Irene of Athens: Part One

Irene of Athens was the Byzantine empress who ruled from 797 to 802 AD. And guys, she was brutal. She was born in Athens, Greece and married Emperor Leo IV at a young age. That marriage wasn't great. The two had opposing religious views in a time and place where that wasn't something most relationships really ever got past. After his death, she became regent for their son, Constantine VI. However, you could say that she was never exactly going to be winning any Mother of the Year awards.  However, she is remembered as a fierce lady. Her legacy as a powerful female leader continues to inspire  today. Grab a cocktail and tune in to learn more!Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.  Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction !  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irene of Athens was the Byzantine empress who ruled from 797 to 802 AD. And guys, she was brutal. She was born in Athens, Greece and married Emperor Leo IV at a young age. That marriage wasn't great. The two had opposing religious views in a time and place where that wasn't something most relationships really ever got past. After his death, she became regent for their son, Constantine VI. However, you could say that she was never exactly going to be winning any Mother of the Year awards. However, she is remembered as a fierce lady. Her legacy as a powerful female leader continues to inspire today. Grab a cocktail and tune in to learn more!Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QueensPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, check out our<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/queens-podcast-merch?utm_campaign=23876&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=Queens%2BPodcast%2BMerch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merch store</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queens_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/1touchproduction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1touchproduction</a> ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>