"This year, we've spent some good quality time with early medieval queens, digging into their mysterious and spectacular lives and reigns. And when it comes to the spectacular, it's hard to compete with the star of this week's episode, a woman who arrived in Francia a slave, rose to become a queen, and then ascended to the heavens as a saint. This week, Danièle speaks with Isabel Moreira about Queen Balthild of Francia, her influence, and her lasting legacy."
"Isabel Moreira is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah, where she specializes in Merovingian history. Her new book is Balthild of Francia: Anglo-Saxon Slave, Merovingian Queen, and Abolitionist Saint. The creator and host of The Medieval Podcast is Danièle Cybulskie. Click here to visit her website or follow her on BlueSky @5minmedievalist.bsky.social You can subscribe to The Medieval Podcast via"
Early medieval queens receive focused attention, emphasizing mysterious, spectacular lives and reigns. Balthild arrived in Francia as an Anglo-Saxon slave, rose to become a Merovingian queen, and was later venerated as a saint. Balthild exerted significant influence in Francia and left a lasting legacy associated with abolitionist impulses. A Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah specializes in Merovingian history and has published a book titled Balthild of Francia: Anglo-Saxon Slave, Merovingian Queen, and Abolitionist Saint. The Medieval Podcast is hosted by Danièle Cybulskie with links and subscription options available.
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