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In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half.
Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage
01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request
05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics
12:33 Olga's Role in World War I
13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment
16:59 Revolution and House Arrest
23:04 Life in Denmark
30:54 World War II and Canada
32:17 Final Years and Legacy
See samples of her art work here
Lots of great pics of Olga before and after the revolution
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