Eleanor was the elder daughter of William, tenth Duke of Aquitaine. The exact date of her birth is unknown, but she was raised in one of Europe's most cultured courts and given an excellent education.

However, Eleanor has also been wrongly maligned in history as a jealous wife, a schemer, and the head of a mythological "Court of Love". In the latest issue of All About History, on sale now ...

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Gabby Storey and comedian Rachel Parris to take a look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. She was the only woman ever to be queen of both England ...

It seems that Eleanor of Aquitaine is one woman who never let men get in her way. "You name the adjective that's been applied to women, and it's been applied to her!" Tavcar said with a laugh.

Eleanor of Aquitaine (Radio Edit) Greg Jenner is joined by historian Gabby Storey and comedian Rachel Parris to take a look at the action-packed life of medieval queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Show more ...