About this episode

Catherine Hanley discusses the life of Joanna Plantagenet, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, and her contributions as a historical figure.

Joanna Plantagenet, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, was a princess and a pioneer. Author and historian Catherine Hanley takes us through her exciting life and shares insights from her book, Lioness Heart. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Catherine Hanley @catherinehanley_author Lionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy 121...

People in this episode

Host: Carol Ann Lloyd

Guest: Catherine Hanley

Topics covered

• Joanna Plantagenet
• Eleanor of Aquitaine
• historical biography
• medieval history
• women in history

Keywords

• Joanna Plantagenet
• Catherine Hanley
• Eleanor of Aquitaine
• Henry II
• Lioness Heart
• medieval history
• historical biography

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lioness Heart, The Tudors by Numbers, Courting the Virgin Queen, patreon.com/carolannlloyd

Books & works: Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy

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