Queen Isabella: She-Wolf of France

Gone Medieval

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🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." When that woman is Queen Isabella; She-Wolf, the results are catastrophic.

As our series on the Plantagenets continues, Dr. Eleanor Janega and historian Kathryn Warner dive into the fascinating life of Queen Isabella of France. From her royal status in France to her tumultuous marriage to Edward II of England, to her strategic alliance - and romance with Roger Mortimer and their joint rebellion to wrestle the Crown from Edward. They discover how a queen's rage and ambition can change the course of history.

Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Lines performed by Enzo Cilenti. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Rob Weinberg and Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Matt Lewis.
0:02.6	And I'm Dr. Eleanor Yonaga.
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0:45.0	Hello, I'm Dr. Eleanorianica and welcome to Gone Medieval from History Hit, the podcast that delves into the
0:55.2	greatest millennium in human history. We uncover the greatest mysteries, the gobsmacking
1:01.8	details, and the latest groundbreaking research from the Vikings to the Normans, from kings to
1:07.9	popes, to the Crusades. We delve into the rebellions, plots, and murders that tell us who we really were.
1:17.3	And how we got here.
1:24.7	This month on Gone Medieval, we're delving into the medieval equivalent of family feud,
1:30.9	but directed by Quentin Tarantino.
1:34.4	Not least, because the Royal Shakespeare Company are staging a brand-new production of Christopher Marlow's violent yet tender play, Edward II.
1:44.3	In the last episode, we heard how Edward II's rule and his deposition represented a moment
1:50.8	of crisis in England that would rip up the being king of England rule book.
1:56.5	Edward's reign was defined by his controversial relationships, first with Pierce Gaviston and later, Hugh
2:02.7	Dispenser. Today, we turn our attention to Edward II's queen, Isabelle. Now, she had to put up with
2:12.1	a lot from her husband, but she was no walkover. Oh, no. England in 1327 is a realm holding its breath.
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