the queen regent series

Queen Cleopatra of Macedonia - The sister of King Alexander the Great who became a political liability
Cleopatra of Macedonia

Queen Cleopatra of Macedonia – The sister of King Alexander the Great who became a political liability

Saturday, 27 June 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0
Queen Cleopatra of Macedonia was the daughter of King Philip II of Macedonia. Her full brother was King Alexander the Great. Queen Cleopatra of Macedonia was the queen consort to her uncle, King Alexander I of Epirus. While her husband waged war in Italy, Queen Cleopatra of Macedonia became queen regent.[1] After her husband’s death, Queen [read more]
lady Ik' skull
Lady Xoc

Lady Ik’ Skull – The possible Mayan Queen regent of Yaxchilan

Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0
Lady Ik’ Skull (also known as Lady Eveningstar) has been considered one of the most influential Mayan queens.[1] She was the secondary wife of King Itzamnaaj B’ahlam III of Yaxchilan.[2] She has been largely overshadowed by Lady Xoc (King Itzamnaaj B’ahlam III’s principal wife and queen).[3] However, scholars believe that Lady Ik’ Skull played a major role after [read more]
Empress Dowager Liang Na
China

Empress Dowager Liang Na – The peaceful Regent who brought order throughout her empire

Thursday, 25 July 2024, 6:00 Lauralee Swann 0
Empress Dowager Liang Na was the Empress of Emperor Shun of the Eastern Han Dynasty. When Emperor Shun died, Liang Na became the Empress Dowager and Regent. Empress Dowager Liang Na’s regency often suffered many difficulties.[1] She was a capable ruler who installed order throughout her empire.[2] Empress Dowager Liang Na has often been praised for [read more]