Joanna of Castile part 1: Separating Fact from Fable

The transcript explores the life of Joanna, daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, focusing on her supposed madness and the story of her torture by her mother. It questions the validity of this story, highlighting Joanna's education, intelligence, and the loving nature of her family. The political implications of harming royal children are also discussed, suggesting the story may have served a dual purpose for Ferdinand after Isabella's death.

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