Early / Ad free: Isabella of Angoulême

This week we’re diving into the life of Isabella of Angoulême — child bride, controversial queen of England, alleged femme fatale, and professional chaos agent. Married to the most unpopular king in history (as a literal child).

Isabella’s life reads like a medieval soap opera. There’s war with France, Magna Carta drama, baronial rebellions, scandal, revenge, and at least one deeply petty furniture-related power move.

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00:00 Explicit Language Warning

02:00 Isabella Introduced

02:21 Jezebel Cocktail Recipe

04:30 Isabella Origins

10:19 King John Enters the Chat

15:38 England Arrival and Control

20:32 Tumultuous Marriage Reputation

21:13 Heir and Hostility

24:17 Magna Carta Fallout

26:36 John Dies and Regency

31:23 Scandalous Second Marriage

36:59 Rebellion and Poison Rumors

41:43 Abbey Retirement and Legacy