The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
The Harem's Rivalry: Safiye Sultan vs. Handan Sultan — Fexingo History
Lucas and Luna examine the political rivalry between Safiye Sultan and Handan Sultan during the Ottoman reigns of Mehmed III and Ahmed I. The episode explores the power dynamics, patronage networks, and the influence of this conflict on the Sultanate of Women.