Catherine de Medici: The Orphaned Italian Girl That Seized The French Throne

She was an orphan from a family of bankers who became the most powerful woman in 16th-century Europe. In this documentary, we explore the shocking life of Catherine de’ Medici. From her "stark naked" arrival at the French court with no dowry to the rumors of witchcraft, poisoned gloves, and her...

67 min - History - Absolute History

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