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)