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Women of the Anarchy with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 184)

March 20, 2024 • Carol Ann Lloyd • Season 4 • Episode 184

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During the period of history known as the Anarchy, two women named Matilda stood in opposition: Empress Matilda and Queen Matilda (wife of Stephan of Blois). Sharon Bennett Connolly tells their stories.

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Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword

Sharon Bennett Connolly
historytheinterestingbits.com
Twitter: @thehistorybits
Factbook: Historytheinterestingbits
Instagram: @sharonbennettconnolly
Books: Women of the Anarchy, King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye, Ladies of Magna Carta, AND MANY MORE
Heroines of the Tudor World coming summer 2024

Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
Music: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast License

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