Media contributions
2Media contributions
Title Decadence and trauma: delving into the emotional and political lives of three young Renaissance queens Media name/outlet The Conversation Country/Territory Australia Date 11/10/23 Description A new book evokes the tumultuous nature of 16th century Europe through the eyes of three queens: Catherine de’ Medici, her daughter Elisabeth and her daughter-in-law, Mary, Queen of Scots. URL https://theconversation.com/decadence-and-trauma-delving-into-the-emotional-and-political-lives-of-three-young-renaissance-queens-209489 Persons Jessica O'Leary Title In The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O'Farrell distorts the historical record to suit modern sensibilities Media name/outlet The Conversation Country/Territory Australia Date 17/10/22 Description A fictional portrayal of Lucrezia de’ Medici imagines the inner life of a tragic historical figure, but effaces the true complexity of her situation. URL https://theconversation.com/in-the-marriage-portrait-maggie-ofarrell-distorts-the-historical-record-to-suit-modern-sensibilities-192182 Persons Jessica O'Leary