Event Description:
Was Queen Isabel I of Castile a visionary ruler — or a master strategist who used image and culture to secure her power?
In this captivating one-day event, join art historian and podcaster Dr. Emma Cahill Marron as she explores the extraordinary reign of Isabel I, the queen who helped forge modern Spain and redefined what it meant to rule.
You’ll explore:
- How Isabel used art, architecture, and faith to project power and unify her kingdom
- Her political partnership with Ferdinand and how it changed Europe forever
- The role of women and image-making in late medieval monarchy
- How her legacy as “the Catholic Queen” has been celebrated — and contested — for centuries
Expect vivid storytelling, fresh insights, and a deep dive into the life of one of history’s most powerful and misunderstood monarchs.
Includes a 15–30 minute live Q&A with Dr. Emma at the end.
Can’t make it live? No worries — a recording will be sent to all ticket holders the next day.
About Dr. Emma Cahill Marrón
Dr. Emma Luisa Cahill Marrón is a Spanish-American art historian focused on the artistic and cultural exchanges between England and Spain during the long Renaissance. Her main line of expertise is the artistic and cultural patronage of Queen Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) and Mary I of England and Ireland (1516-1558).
In November 2025 she will be Residential Fellow at the Yale Center for British Art to study their Renaissance miniature portraits.
Format:
- 60-minute LIVE session on Zoom (will be recorded)
- 15–30 minute Q&A immediately following 60-minute LIVE session on Zoom (will be recorded)
- Recordings available for all ticket holders within 24 hours and the link will be emailed to you.
Early Bird Ticket Price: Ends October 17th
$31.99 (20% off - $8 savings) + Fees
Early Bird ticket holders have 30 days to watch the recording of the LIVE event
Ticket Price: October 18 - 24th
$36.99 + Fees
Includes live access + recording
You will have 7 days to watch the recording of the LIVE event
After Registration:
You’ll receive an email with Zoom access details a few days before the event. The session recording will be delivered to your inbox within 24 hours of the live event.
Brought to you by:
Rebecca Larson, podcaster, independent researcher, and founder and host of Tudors Dynasty & Beyond.
