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HISTORICAL FACTS: Catherine de medici | History Defined

House of the Dragon: four real historic women who inspired the show

Dragons may be fictional, but the struggle for the throne, influence and legitimacy in House of the Dragons has roots in conflicts that shaped real history.

The Conversation

From Queen Elizabeth's astrologer to Norway's clairvoyant princess: Royals drawn to the supernatural

From astrology and alchemy to spirit communication and angelic visions, the supernatural has fascinated royalty for centuries. Kings, queens and emperors have consulted astrologers, sought guidance from mystics and pursued extraordinary claims that promised healing, hidden knowledge or even immortality. While some of these practices were once regarded as legitimate…

The Times of India

How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 online, free stream, TV channel, release date

Choose your side — Catherine or Elizabeth. Read our guide for how to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 online no matter where you are in the world.

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TV tonight: Samantha Morton’s rompy period drama about a slippery royal

Fans of The Great and Mary & George will love The Serpent Queen. Plus: it’s the Blackpool bonanza on Strictly! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The thousand-year story of how the fork crossed Europe, and onto your plate today

In today’s world, we barely think about picking up a fork. It is part of a standard cutlery set, as essential as the plate itself. But not that long ago, this now-ordinary utensil was viewed with suspicion, derision and even moral outrage.

The Conversation

5 best shows like 'The Empress' to watch right now

What to watch after you finish 'The Empress' season 2

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The Serpent Queen has been canceled after two seasons despite its 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, but I won't give up on the Starz series just yet

The Serpent Queen is canceled after two seasons, but it's not all a royal pain in the neck.

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Prime Video top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now

These shows in the Prime Video top 10 are worth the hype.

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This gripping drama series just crashed Prime Video's top 10 — and it's 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

This dark and twisted drama series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes just crashed Prime Video’s top 10 — and it’s currently airing season 2.

Tom’s Guide

Samantha Morton defends Liz Truss and hits out at ‘double standards’ for female politicians

‘The Serpent Queen’ star called out ‘vitrol’ at former prime minister

The Independent UK

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (July 12)

From mysterious robot sci-fis to the return of series favorites, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

TechRadar

11 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple and more (July 12-14)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Sunny,' 'Exploding Kittens' and 'Vikings: Valhalla'

Tom’s Guide

7 top new shows to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu, TV and more (July 8-14)

This week's new TV shows include 'Vikings: Valhalla,' 'The Bachelorette' and 'Exploding Kittens.'

Tom’s Guide

The Serpent Queen season 2: next episode, cast and everything we know about the new season

Catherine de Medici faces her biggest adversary yet in The Serpent Queen season 2. Here's everything we know about the new season.

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Minnie Driver Joins 'The Serpent Queen' Season 2 Cast Lineup.

The Serpent Queen's second season adds Minnie Driver and 9 other cast members for a captivating narrative on Catherine de Medici's reign.

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Decadence and trauma: delving into the emotional and political lives of three young Renaissance queens

Young Queens tells the entwined stories of Catherine de’ Medici, her daughter Elisabeth, Queen of Spain and her daughter-in-law, Mary, Queen of Scots. Each of these women was a different type of queen: Queen Regnant, Queen Consort and Dowager Queen.

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Santa Maria Novella: a medieval brand enters the modern age

Founded in 1221, Santa Maria Novella is the world's oldest beauty brand, being ushered into the modern era by a new CEO

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