On today's episode we explore the powerful intersection of genealogy, history, and queenship with renowned historians Susan Abernethy and Ellie Woodacre.Together, we dive into the life and legacy of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most influential monarchs in European history, and trace the extraordinary lineage that followed through her daughters and granddaughters.From Juana of Castile (whose story has long been shaped by narratives of madness and control) to Catherine of Aragon (whose marriage to Henry VIII would alter the course of English and religious history), we examine how these women navigated power, expectation, and legacy.We also explore the next generation, including figures like Mary I of England, whose reign continues to be debated and reinterpreted.Through the lens of queenship, this episode asks deeper questions about:

• How power is inherited and exercised through family lines
• How women in history are remembered, misunderstood, or erased
• How genealogy shapes not just families but entire empires

This conversation reminds us that royal family trees are not just about lineage; they are about influence, narrative, and the lasting impact of women whose lives shaped history across generations.

Watch Edward's free online webinar: "How Full-Text Search Can Find Latin American Genealogy" 
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/how-full-text-search-can-uncover-latin-american-genealogy


Read Edward's blog Genetic Funhouse about his latest adventures with Full-Text Search:

• "Can AI Test for Limipeza de Sangre?" 
• "The Browser History That Led to Rubens’s Cathedral"

Try out FamilySearch.org for yourself!

• Full-Text Search: https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/full-text
• Simple Search: https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/simple-search
• FamilySearch Research Wiki: https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Main_Page 

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Please visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: 
http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com
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Know Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service Agencies
National:
● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/
● Free or low-cost immigration legal services -- https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/
● For Dreamers - Legal Services - Cornell Law School –https://sites.lawschool.cornell.edu/path2papers/about/

CA:
● CA Immigration Legal Service Agencies (Bay Area) –https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?zip=95126&x=0&y=0
● Legal services for immigrants - https://www.pangealegal.org/
● Trainings and Resources - Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - https://www.ilrc.org/
● California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Resources – https://info.ccsa.org/safe-spaces

DC:
● DC Immigration Legal Service Agencies –https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=DC

TN:
● TN Immigration Legal Service Agencies – https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=TN        
● NICE - National International Center for Empowerment – https://www.empowernashville.org/
● TNJFON - Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors -- https://www.tnjfon.org/

WI:
● Milwaukee Immigration Legal Service Agencies -https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=WI

Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose,  Edward, y Jellissa and is engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. 

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