Isn’t It Time We Stopped Calling Juana La Loca “Loca”? (Part 1)

December 17, 2021 00:18:33
Isn’t It Time We Stopped Calling Juana La Loca “Loca”? (Part 1)
Brian's Spain Domain
Isn’t It Time We Stopped Calling Juana La Loca “Loca”? (Part 1)

Dec 17 2021 | 00:18:33

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Show Notes

Juana I of Castile was the last sole monarch of the Castile, and she was the first to rule over Castile and Aragon (unofficially, Spain) in the history of the country. And yet, she barely governed and is really only famous for the name associated with her: Juana la Loca. Joanna the Mad. But was she really as insane as they say? Or was she the victim of relentless fake news from power-hungry family members around her? Check out this podcast and learn more. 

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