Catherine de’ Medici was born a piece on a political chessboard in 1519. Orphaned before she was a month old in her native Italy, this Catholic daughter of a French princess and a Florentine dynast ...

Catherine de Medici is one of the lesser known Queens despite how her family has impacted popular culture centuries later. It's high time this misunderstood woman, the longest-reigning monarch in ...

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In the last week, I’ve been contacted by several friends and colleagues telling me if you type #catherinedemedici in Twitter, a snake emoji automatically appears. Designed to sync with “The Serpent ...

Catherine de Medici didn't give a damn about her reputation. The 16th century Queen of France has gone down in history for her notorious use of poison, her manipulative courtroom scheming, and her ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The latest in a long line of captivating female-driven period dramas on ...

ET has the exclusive first look at the trailer and key art for the wicked new series about one of the most powerful rulers of France. Prepare for a royal drama unlike any that you’ve seen before on TV ...

When contemplating the experience of watching the first five episodes of The Serpent Queen, the newest period drama from Starz, there is one undeniable takeaway: Samantha Morton is a perfect Catherine ...

Carly Lane is an Atlanta-based writer and critic who has been with Collider in some form or fashion since 2021. She considers herself a television nerd, diehard romance/sci-fi/fantasy reader, and ...

A review of Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France, by Leonie Frieda. Every country has its national myths, its defining narratives, its untouchable heroes and unspeakable villains. But most ...

Catherine de' Medici married future King Henry II of France at age 13, becoming an influential figure in French history. After Henry's death from a jousting accident, she ruled France as regent for ...