The Remarkable Reign of Queen Zenobia: Defying Rome and Commanding an EmpireGot a story? Emails us at [email protected] episodes mentioned today: Ching Shih and Empress MatildaIn this episode of 'She Changed History,' we dive into the extraordinary story of Queen Zenobia of Palmyra, who lived nearly 2000 years ago. Zenobia challenged the might of the Roman Empire, expanding her territory. Known for her intelligence, strategic prowess, and diplomatic skills, she led her army with unmatched determination and gained significant power despite the constraints of her time. However, her ambition eventually caught the attention of the Roman Emperor Aurelian, leading to a series of bloody battles. The episode highlights the historical significance of women in leadership roles and aims to correct the often beauty-focused narrative surrounding women in ancient history.Sources today are:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odaenathushttps://www.worldhistory.org/Crisis_of_the_Third_Century/https://www.britannica.com/place/Syria/Hellenistic-and-Roman-periodshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Roadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzBbpCG7gvM Zenobia the Warrior Queen of the Palmyrene Empirehttps://www.worldhistory.org/article/1692/roman-armor--weapons/https://www.worldhistory.org/Crisis_of_the_Third_Century/https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/zenobia-queen-of-palmyra/https://www.worldhistory.org/zenobia/https://althistory.fandom.com/wiki/Zenobia_(Vastator_Orbis)00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:15 Celebrating Women in STEM01:12 Introducing Queen Zenobia03:14 Zenobia's Early Life and Heritage04:49 Marriage and Rise to Power10:34 Zenobia's Leadership and Influence14:41 The Crisis of the Third Century16:59 Zenobia's Expansion and Military Campaigns17:43 March to Roman Egypt18:52 Zenobia's Tactical Maneuvers20:38 Diplomacy and Expansion25:25 Aurelian's Response28:36 The Final Battles33:10 Zenobia's Capture and Legacy34:57 Reflection on Women in History37:59 Closing Remarks

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