It's our last official episode and we're discussing Catherine the Great. There are many ways to talk about Catherine (her romances, intrigues and how she’s depicted over time in media, from political cartoons in her era to sexy #girlboss in campy, historically inaccurate shows). But we’re talking about the things that she used to redefine “Russian-ness” - her foreign policy, internal administration, and the duality of being an "Enlightened Autocrat." What makes a person great, and does great always mean good? Follow us for more research, fun facts, soundtracks, and aesthetic posts https://linktr.ee/RoyalDiariesPodcast