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Tlapalizquixochtzin – Queen regnant and the second Empress to Emperor Moctezuma II of the Aztec Empire

Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0

Tlapalizquixochtzin was the Queen regnant of the Aztec city-state, Ecatepec. She was also one of the two Empresses of Emperor Moctezuma II of the Aztec Empire. However, there is very minimal information regarding this little-known Queen regnant. Yet, it was clear that she ruled over a wealthy city-state and was the second most powerful woman [read more]

Reactions to Marie Antoinette’s execution

Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

As the news of Marie Antoinette’s execution spread across Europe, reactions poured in. Her niece Archduchess Marianne, the daughter of Emperor Leopold II, who had been born the day Marie Antoinette left for France, wrote to the Bishop of Nancy, “Monseigneur, I heard of the unfortunate Queen’s death in some black-sealed letters I received from [read more]

New series about Queen Máxima to premiere in the spring of 2024

Monday, 16 October 2023, 10:15 Moniek Bloks 0

A new Dutch series called “Máxima” will premiere in the spring of 2024. Its producer, Videoland, has shared the first images of the show, where Máxima Zorreguieta meets the then Prince of Orange. Although there is some foreign interest in the show, no international release date is known.

The execution of Marie Antoinette

Monday, 16 October 2023, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Just after midnight on 16 October 1793, her defence council was finally allowed to do its job. Her two defence councillors, Chauveau-Lagarde and Tronçon-Ducoudray, quickly discussed their strategy, and it was decided that Chauveau-Lagarde would focus on her alleged conspiracy with the foreign powers while Tronçon-Ducoudray would focus on alleged conspiracy with enemies within France. [read more]

Book News Week 42

Sunday, 15 October 2023, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

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Trial of Marie-Antoinette on October 15, 1793.

Day two of Marie Antoinette’s trial

Sunday, 15 October 2023, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

On 15 October 1783, Marie Antoinette was taken to the Tribunal Hall shortly before 8 a.m. She wore the same dress as the day before. Once again, witnesses were called, but this time, Marie Antoinette was given a more comfortable chair. She tapped her fingers on the arm of the chair, which gave an “appearance [read more]