Catherine the Great: Russia’s Greatest Empress

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Credits:
Host - Simon Whistler
Author - Morris M.
Producer - Jennifer Da Silva
Executive Producer - Shell Harris

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[kalebpetrosyan]

“I’m a bad bitch, you can’t kill me”

-Ms.Keisha, Also Catherine the great

[jente]

But what is a queen without her king? Well, historically speaking, more powerful.

[ethanramos]

“Power without a nation’s confidence is nothing” Catherine the Great

[rosemarycat]

please sell t shirts that say "good luck with that, historical france" and "stay classy 18th century propaganda"

[Niobesnuppa]

I love this video. She was flawed, but I still think Catherine the Great is a role model. She rose above everyone trying to push her down, and she used her power to try and help the people who needed it the most. Of course she didn't succeed in a lot of her ambitions, but the fact that she even tried in an era when most royals were horrible to the poor, speaks volumes.

[Caterfree]

“Captured Crimea.” Good god that piece of land has been a hockey puck for centuries.

[catherinethegreat]

"One of russia's greatest rulers"? I'm flattered.

[kiwiboycorza]

I'm watching this half way through my binge of The Great tv series

[MrVvulf]

You really should cover Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great. Known as "The Lady of Mercia" she co-ruled with her husband until his death, and then ruled alone until her own death. She was instrumental in defeating the forces of Danelaw (Vikings). All this happened in the late 800s into the early 900s - not exactly a time known for equality.
The accession of a female ruler in Mercia (an Anglo-Saxon kingdom) is described by the historian Ian Walker as "one of the most unique events in early medieval history".

[proudindian]

It's unfortunate that most of us remember Catherine for her sexual escapades rather than her administrative skills. It hit me hard when Simon brought up womanizing emperors like Louis XV and Selim III and the fact that Catherine was unfairly treated by history in comparison to those two. Catherine had her flaws but as Simon said she was truly a special girl.

[ignitionfrn]

1:05 - Chapter 1 -An unlikely ruler
3:50 - Chapter 2 - The empire of ice
6:10 - Chapter 3 - A match made in hell
9:10 - Chapter 4 - Intimacy & intrigue
12:15 - Chapter 5 - The battle for power
15:10 - Chapter 6 - An instruction for change
18:15 - Chapter 7 - Love & death

[anieacody]

Who's here after watching "The Great" for more historical accuracy?

[wrongsalvation]

Catherine the Great has always been one of my favorite people in history. Didn't she start immunizations in her country? Wasn't she one of the first ones to get one?

[FollowingUsernamesR]

This chick is like a hero for every abused woman ever.

[felixh]

Please do one on Maria Theresa. She's fondly remembered in Austria to this day, and certainly lead an interesting life.

[joanrankin]

"Good luck with that historical France" 😍🤣😉

[evelyngravatt]

"Still there's no denying that Catherine's reputation abroad really took a beating at the back end of her reign"

And thats a Giggity gentlemen were done here.

[kravenraven]

"Peter, what on earth are you doing to that rat?"
"he's GUILTY!!!"
_chops off rat's head_
"Yeah, okay. I'm staying the night at Sergei's. Bye"

[MintyCow]

Just started watching the show the Great based off her, and learning more about her. Its amazing how as a woman she had so much power and seemed so different, reading books and being kind to servants. So awesome

[mariflowers]

"Somewhere below horses, somewhat equal to good footwear" you are iconic sir