An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List
Empress Matilda: Civil War and the Fight for the Throne
May 20, 2026
Description
How did Matilda, princess of England, become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire in 1110? What disbarred her from becoming queen of England after her father's death? And, why did she go to battle for...
Books Referenced
She-Wolves
Author: Helen Castor
Context:
Helen Castor is introduced as the guest and author of 'She-Wolves,' which is the basis for the mini-series about the she-wolves of medieval England.
The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women
Author: John Knox
Context:
Discussed as John Knox's published work from the summer of 1558 arguing against female rule, with terrible timing as Protestant Elizabeth became Queen of England a few months later.