From Absolute History.

This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Catherine de Medici. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles.

She was an orphan from a family of bankers who became the most powerful woman in 16th-century Europe. In this documentary, we explore the shocking life of Catherine de’ Medici. From her "stark naked" arrival at the French court with no dowry to the rumors of witchcraft, poisoned gloves, and her alleged role in the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Catherine’s life was a masterclass in survival.

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