Zenobia

Zenobia: The Warrior Queen of Palmyra

Join hosts Katy and Nathan of Queens Podcast as they unravel the extraordinary life and legacy of Zenobia, the legendary Queen of Palmyra. Discover how Zenobia's intelligence, courage, and ambition led her to rise to power and challenge the mighty Roman Empire.

In this episode we'll cover:

• Zenobia's rise to power: Explore Zenobia's early life and how she ascended to the throne of Palmyra, transforming it into a powerful empire.
• Military Prowess: Delve into Zenobia's strategic mind as she led her armies to expand her territory, becoming a formidable force in the Eastern Roman Empire.
• Cultural and Religious Tolerance: Learn about Zenobia's policies that promoted cultural inclusivity and religious tolerance, strengthening her hold over a diverse population.
• Conflict with Rome: Examine the events that led to Zenobia's conflict with the Roman Empire and her bold attempts to establish independence.
• Connection to Cleopatra: Uncover the intriguing parallels and connections between Zenobia and Cleopatra, two iconic queens of the ancient world.
• Mysterious End: Speculate on the theories surrounding Zenobia's mysterious fate after her capture by the Romans.

4:00 is around when we get into her biography if you want to skip through the cocktail talk, etc ;)

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