Published Apr 19, 2024
Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)
Explore the fascinating and contradictory life of Catherine the Great, whose Enlightenment ideals and strategic political maneuvers propelled her from a German princess to Russia's powerful empress, as Greg Jenner, Julia Leikin, and David Mitchell delve into her ambitious reforms and complex legacy.

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