Olga Alexandrovna part 2

Queens Podcast

Comedy, History

4.5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 25 July 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half. Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage 01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request 05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics 12:33 Olga's Role in World War I 13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment 16:59 Revolution and House Arrest 23:04 Life in Denmark 30:54 World War II and Canada 32:17 Final Years and Legacy See samples of her art work here Lots of great pics of Olga before and after the revolution Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:04.6	I've rolled out uni because I want to live at home.
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0:10.3	I've ruled out uni because of my grades.
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0:21.5	study. We're open to all. Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors. So rethink your
0:28.2	future with the degree you didn't think was possible. The Open University. The future is open.
0:34.6	Hey guys, it's Katie. And earlier this week, we dropped a Patreon episode on the main feed for
0:40.2	y'all. And today, we are following up with the sequel. Olga Alexandranova part two, part
0:48.9	for you. And this is not a 101 session.
0:59.0	This episode definitely has prerequisites like the first part. And I would suggest our Dagmar of Denmark series as well.
1:03.8	Enjoy if you're new here.
1:06.5	We do curse a little bit.
1:08.5	So listener beware.
1:10.1	Okay, cheers, bitches.
1:12.0	Patreon party people.
1:14.4	Yeah.
1:15.4	Yeah.
1:16.4	Hi, Nathan.
1:19.9	That was fine.
1:20.7	What was that?
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