In this episode of History’s Mysteries, we’re diving into one of the bloodiest and most debated events in early modern Europe: the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.

Thousands of French Protestants were brutally murdered in August 1572, after what was supposed to be a royal wedding that symbolized peace. Historians have argued for centuries about who was responsible — and today, we’re asking the big question:

Did Catherine de Medici order it?

This episode blends historical analysis, feminist storytelling, and intuitive tarot reading to look at Catherine de Medici not as a caricature, but as a complex political operator navigating power, survival, and legacy in a brutal era.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:47 History's Mysteries Series Overview

01:36 Meet Tandy: The Wellness Witch

03:38 The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre

10:40 Catherine de' Medici's Role in the Massacre

11:44 Tarot Reading: Did Catherine Call for the Murder?

15:35 Card 1: The Seven of Cups

17:33 Strategic Planning and Power Dynamics

23:38 Card 2: Four of Wands

24:47 The Gloves Are Off: A Violent Message

26:21 Catherine de Medici's Disconnect and Strategy

38:03 Card 3: The Hierophant Card

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History's Mysteries: St. Bartholomew's Day massacre