Susan Abernethy, who you might also know as the Freelance History Writer, has recently put out her second book, The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe, which dives into the biographies of over 40 women whose lives intersected with Burgundy in some way or another and adds rich context to the Burgundian Story. The FormidableContinue reading “Bonus Episode: The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe with Susan Abernethy”
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Episode 44: All That Glitters
1430 was a banner year for Burgundian magnificence. Philip the Good’s marriage to Isabella of Portugal and his founding of the Order of the Golden Fleece demonstrated the wealth, influence, and power of Burgundy. Time Period Covered: 1430 Notable People: Philip the Good, Isabella of Portugal, John of Luxembourg, Hugh de Lannoy, Antoine de Croy, Jan vanContinue reading “Episode 44: All That Glitters”
Grand Dukes of the West 