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The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History

Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne

The Rest Is History · May 19, 2026 · 43:15

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How did Matilda, princess of England, become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire in 1110? What disbarred her from becoming queen of England after her father's death? And, why did she go to battle for the throne of England, in the brutal civil war known as The Anarchy?



In this new member’s-only mini series, Tom is joined by historian and author Helen Castor, to talk about some of the most impressive queens of medieval Europe. 



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