30. Catherine the Great: Furniture and horse mythbusting!...

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Catherine the Great (and her Mum!) - more than just a scandalIn this episode of 'She Changed History,' the hosts delve into the fascinating life of Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia. Dispel the myths and rumours surrounding her, and discover the remarkable achievements and challenges Catherine faced during her reign. Learn about her early life, her tumultuous marriage to Peter III, her ascent to power, and her transformative rule marked by progressive reforms in education, social welfare, and international diplomacy. This episode showcases Catherine's enduring legacy, her intellect, ambition, and significant contributions to modernizing Russia.Sources today are:Mainly - Liana Miate https://www.worldhistory.org/Catherine_the_Great/https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/catherine_the_great.shtmlhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-the-Great/Legacyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-catherine-great-180974863/https://medium.com/@HMHbooks/seven-of-the-most-maligned-women-in-history-ea1228cc160https://historythings.com/historys-nutcases-peter-iii-of-russia/https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory2/chapter/the-age-of-enlightenment/#:~:text=There%20were%20two%20distinct%20lines,systems%20of%20power%20and%20faith.00:00 Introduction and Banter01:16 Celebrating Milestones01:29 Unveiling the Real Catherine the Great03:35 Catherine's Early Life05:45 Joanna's Ambitious Plans10:55 Catherine's Marriage to Peter11:16 Peter's Struggles and Catherine's Adaptation16:50 Peter's Reign and Downfall18:51 Catherine's Bold Moves Against Peter20:44 The Coup and Catherine's Rise to Power21:15 Catherine's Lovers and Political Maneuvering23:52 Catherine's Coronation and Symbolic Crown26:09 Enlightenment Ideals and Reforms29:31 Catherine's Educational and Social Reforms32:18 Challenges and Rebellions During Catherine's Reign33:27 Catherine's Diplomatic Achievements36:17 Catherine's Legacy and Final Years

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