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Join us on this Patreon exclusive episode from 2022 episode that went hand in hand with our 3-part Empress Matilda series. In this episode we're discussing Empress Matilda's mom, Matilda of Scotland. We talk about her saintly pedigree, her bumpy journey to becoming queen of England and all she did in her life to make her one of the most popular queens of her time. Enjoy, y'alll! Time stamps: 01:32 Introducing Matilda of Scotland 02:21 Matilda's Early Life and Family 11:41 Education at the Abbey 17:53 Rumors and Return to Scotland 23:09 The War That Changed Everything 27:13 Escape to England 30:49 Henry's Quest for a Queen 36:50 The Nun Controversy 39:11 A Popular Queen 44:56 Legacy of Edith Matilda
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