King Christina of Sweden & Carlota and Fermina Lucumí: An Unconventional King & Two Rebel Leaders

Jordan Redwine, co-host of A Novel Adaptation podcast, is back on the mic for her second guest appearance on the pod! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing King Christina of Sweden, the 17th century troublemaking genderqueer king who helped put an end to the Thirty Years' War on religion. Jordan tells the story of Carlota and Fermina Lucumí, machete wielding rebels who led the 1843 slave rebellion in Matanzas, Cuba.If you enjoy this episode, send it to a friend! Word of mouth recommendations are the best way to support the growth and success of this show. If you'd like to go a step further, check out my new support feature!SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:The shit show of 2020 and beyondJordan's podcast, A Novel AdaptationMelissa's favorite book of all time, The Silent PatientPinot Gris wine reviewsKing Christina of Sweden's privileged upbringing + her wild family dynamicsPCOS, intersex, sexual fluidity, and moreReligion during the 1600s + Sweden's involvement in Thirty Years' WarBankrupted and bougie, nervous breakdowns, and new beginningsCarlota and Fermina Lucumí's life as kidnapped Africans sold into slaveryThe harsh and brutal conditions working for Spanish plantation owners in CubaPlotting the rebellion and communicating to other slaves via coded messages in drum beatsThe 1843 uprising at the Triunvirato sugar mill plantation in Cuba + the "Year of the Lashes"RESOURCES:Check out A Novel Adaptation podcastRead Melissa's favorite book The Silent PatientRead Jordan's recommendation The Book of Night WomenFollow Mimosa Sisterhood on InstagramCheck out our podcast merchandise!Sign up for our Newsletter and receive a FREE postcard!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.