Joanna of Castile has gone down in history as 'the Mad'. known for her apparent bouts of mental instability, and therefore unable to rule in her own right as Queen of Castile of Leon. But is that actually the truth? Or, was the politically unqualified and naïve Joanna a victim of a controlling husband, and two men who wanted her kingdom for themselves? This video looks at the evidence uncovered in recent years for Joanna's story, and dives into what the truth might really be...

***NOTE: I've made an error in stating that Juan died of a horse-riding accident, when in fact he died of an unknown illness. It was Afonso of Portugal who died when thrown from his horse (Princess Isabella's husband). Apologies, and thank you to the viewer who spotted it! I've now edited that bit out. ***


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