Mary I, the eldest daughter of Henry VIII, was the first Queen regnant of England. However, Queen Mary was also commonly known as “Bloody Mary”. We recently made a post about books that explore her life, and it was well-received. This success has inspired us to delve deeper into the topic. Our question is why …
How Emperor Nero Helped To Fuel His Mother, Agrippina The Younger’s Ego By Becoming Her Puppet
Emperor Nero was never supposed to be a ruler within the Julio-Claudian dynasty, but his mother, Agrippina’s ego, was why he was there. Let’s get real. Agrippina, who was obsessed with money, had this other obsession: ruling Rome. After all, Nero’s family was exiled from Italy, according to History Skills, by Caligula because they wanted …
Is Athena The God Of War?
Athena. The favourite daughter of Zeus. A sister of Ares. But is she the God of War? The answer to this question is no; she is not. She is the Goddess of Wisdom, Battle Strategy and Useful Arts. Her half-brother, Ares, is the God of War. Because of several factors, it is easy to mistake …
Meghan Markle The Goddess? Try Hera And Nemesis All Rolled Into One
Meghan Markle’s fans are genuinely disturbed. They see her as a goddess who can do nothing wrong. But do they realise that goddesses can be vengeful? Hera, the goddess of women and marriage and Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, are two who come to mind. I’ve spoken about the duchess in The Agrippina Files before. …
The Perseus/Heracles Connection
The Greek god Zeus had many children with many women, immortal and mortal, respectfully. Two of his most famous mortal sons were Perseus and Heracles. Perseus is often believed to be a son of Poseidon because of Percy Jackson, whose name is Perseus. Perseus of Greek mythology is a son of Zeus who is most …
Why Blackwashing Historical Figures Is Never Okay
What is it with Hollywood and its newfound habit of blackwashing historical figures? The second season of the Netflix series African Queens is about to drop in mid-May, but there’s a slight problem. The depiction of the last pharaoh, Cleopatra VII, is incorrect as a mixed-race actress is playing her. While there is nothing with …
What Was The TV Show Reign About?
It’s been a while since I’ve done an Agrippina Files post. So, I thought I’d go over what the historical fiction series Reign was about. I’ve watched a large portion of the series, but that was a while ago. But I know enough about the TV show to explain it comprehensively. It tells a fictional …
What Triggered The Rivalry Between Athena And Poseidon?
Hell hath no god(dess).
Why Do Some Men Still See Women As Objects And Not Human Beings?
Women are not objects that should be exploited.
The Gynaíkes of Ancient Sparta: The Original Badasses
The women of Sparta were absolute bad asses.
Roman Emperor Nero & Britain’s Prince Harry: Man-Children With Mother Issues
Nero and Prince Harry aren’t so different with their mother issues.
Where The Word “Narcissism” Comes From
Where did the word “Narcissism” actually comes from?
Elizabeth I vs. Mary, Queen of Scots: War Over Religion
Exploring the religious aspect (kinda) of the feud between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
A True Mythological Hardship – Helen: The Face That (Allegedly) Launched A Thousand Ships
Say what you want about the Greeks, but their myths are top-notch. Yes, we’re nerding out, but we swear there is a good reason for this. Welcome back to a new edition of The Agrippina Files. In this post, we’ll discuss Helen of Troy’s mythological beauty and her not-so-glamourous life. Now, if you’re not a …
The Wrath Of The Ambitiose Woman: Meghan Markle Doesn’t Hold A Candle To Agrippina
There are a TON of similarities between Agrippina the Younger and Meghan Markle.