A Queen with a Nose for Power
How Catherine de Medici brought perfume to France.
April 13 marks the birthday of Catherine de Medici, one of the most controversial queens in French history—and one of the most fragrant. If you’ve watched The Serpent Queen, then you already know she’s long been associated with poison and power. But if this is your first introduction to her—hoo boy, you’re in for a ride.
Catherine grew up in a convent, p…
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