Susan Abernethy
Historian and author of The Formidable Women of Burgundy, providing expertise on Burgundian duchesses and late medieval political history in the episode.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 45min
The Women Who Ruled Medieval Burgundy, and Europe
Susan Abernethy, historian and author of The Formidable Women of Burgundy, explores Burgundian duchesses who wielded real power. They discuss Burgundy’s wealth and court spectacle. They highlight strategic marriages, female regencies, diplomacy, and the ways women held territories and shaped European politics.
