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Online Lecture: Royal Favorites — Scandal, Beauty & Power

Program No. 25156RJ
Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the women who shaped French history through beauty and power.
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Uncover the fascinating stories of the royal favorites who shaped French history from the Middle Ages to the Revolution. Join local expert Caroline Buizza for this captivating lecture to learn about Agnès Sorel, rumored to have been assassinated, Diane de Poitiers and the influential favorites of Louis XIV. These often-overlooked women wielded immense power, influencing kings, politics and the course of history from behind the throne.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Caroline Buizza
Caroline was born and raised in Lyon, the capital city of French gastronomy. After completing her Masters degree in Canada, she became a teacher and worked in Finland, England, and France. However, she was meant to be on the road and thus decided to go back to school to become a tour guide. She has always been in love with French history, art and culture and she takes pride in sharing her country's wonderful heritage with groups. Caroline has been leading tours for six years now and visitors have been enchanted with her dedication, her depth of knowledge and her enthusiasm. When not working, Caroline can be found hiking or snowboarding in the Alps, baking or traveling the world. She started traveling when she graduated from high school and has never stopped since then. So far, she has visited 37 countries, but her bucket list seems never-ending!

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Caroline was born and raised in Lyon, the capital city of French gastronomy. After completing her Masters degree in Canada, she became a teacher and worked in Finland, England, and France. However, she was meant to be on the road and thus decided to go back to school to become a tour guide. She has always been in love with French history, art and culture and she takes pride in sharing her country's wonderful heritage with groups. Caroline has been leading tours for six years now and visitors have been enchanted with her dedication, her depth of knowledge and her enthusiasm. When not working, Caroline can be found hiking or snowboarding in the Alps, baking or traveling the world. She started traveling when she graduated from high school and has never stopped since then. So far, she has visited 37 countries, but her bucket list seems never-ending!
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