Online Lecture: Alienor of Aquitaine — A Queen with Two Crowns

From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, three queens shaped the course of France through power, ambition and resilience. Join Caroline Buizza, local educator, for her latest series on extraordinary women in French history. In this first session, learn about a Duchess of Aquitaine who became Queen of France through marriage to Louis VII. After their divorce, she quickly wed the ambitious Henri d’Anjou — soon to be Henry II of England — becoming Queen of England. A formidable political force, Alienor was one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages, shaping the destinies of both France and England.

This lecture is the first in a series of lectures focused on Queens of France. The series will take place on three consecutive Mondays. We also invite you to enroll in "Online Lecture: Anne de Bretagne — A Queen with Two Crowns" (#25193) on March 31, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT and "Online Lecture: Catherine de Medici — The Power Behind the Throne" (#25212) on April 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT. The cost for each lecture is $25. Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. 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 reminder emails leading up to the lecture. On the morning of the event, you will receive an email 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.