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Episode 98

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27th Mar 2025

EP - 98 - Diane de Poitiers: The King’s Mistress & The Deadly Price of Eternal Youth

We’re diving into the life of a woman who defied age, wielded power like a queen, and became the ultimate Renaissance beauty icon. Diane de Poitiers seduced a king, ruled from the shadows (allegedly), and drank liquid gold to preserve her legendary beauty.

Her lifelong rivalry with Catherine de’ Medici—later feared as the Black Queen—is the stuff of legend. But let’s not forget: like much of history, their story was written and shaped through the lens of men.

Buckle up, because this one is juicy.

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Sources:

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/mistress-midas-touch-her-hunger-gold-would-be-death-her-009589

https://www.thetimes.com/article/gold-beauty-wonder-product-or-deadly-poison-times-luxury-s75l2l9rr

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-did-people-prevent-aging

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_de_Poitiers

https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/diane-de-poitiers-mistress-of-king-henri-ii-of-france/

https://www.contexttravel.com/blog/articles/royal-rivalry-diane-de-poitiers-and-catherine-de-medicis

https://parisfordreamers.com/2022/03/14/historys-most-stylish-parisiennes-and-where-they-left-their-marks/

Extra Info:

https://monasphere.fr/soew/diane-de-poitiers-beauty-secrets

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC

Additional Music:

A Certain Sadness" – Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (Licensed via AudioHero.com)

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Beauty Unlocked the podcast
Buckle up and get ready as I delve into a variety of topics regarding physical beauty.

We'll take a look at our society's obsession with physical beauty and the consequences these impossible beauty standards have had on us.
Let's face it; this fascination regarding physical beauty and body image isn't a recent phenomenon; it has been around for centuries, crossing borders, and has affected men and women alike.
The realization of this podcast has come about by my own experiences having to deal with society's perverse notion of physical "perfection" and researching an array of topics that have intrigued me over the years.
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Carissa Vikis

Hey there!
I'm Carissa, host, content creator, and producer of the indie podcast Beauty Unlocked.
Growing up, I was frequently compared and criticized for my looks and weight. This started the vicious cycle of being self-critical and loathing my body. I knew I wasn't the only one suffering from society's ridiculous notion of what "we should look like." I started digging deeper and researching various topics, and the rest is h(er)story!
Beauty Unlocked The Podcast aims to educate and bring awareness of our society's obsession with physical beauty and the emotional consequences these impossible beauty standards have. Beauty Unlocked's social media platform showcases not only my work but that of other artists, illustrators, and fellow podcasters that I admire and that share a similar message of inspiration, empowerment, positivity, and raising awareness on a variety of social issues.