Regina: A new history of women and power

Speaker: Kate Williams

Stories about royal women form some of our most foundational myths about femininity, and yet their legacies have been almost entirely constructed by the words and images of men.

Celebrated historian Kate Williams, author of Regina, will lead you deep into the world of queens, empresses, princesses, mistresses and ladies-in-waiting, uncovering how their ambitions were shaped, celebrated and often thwarted.
From the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the opulent courts of the pre-medieval world, she’ll delve into the lives of these remarkable women, revealing both their trials and triumphs as they navigate political intrigue, family rivalries and personal sacrifices.

Join Kate for this unmissable history that unlocks why we think about women, politics and power in the ways that we do.

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