<p>This week, Annie tells Phoebe all about Eleanor of Toledo, a Spanish noblewoman who became the world's first lady as the Duchess of Florence—the first wife of Cosimo I de' Medici. A keen businesswoman, she financed many of her husband's political campaigns and is credited with introducing tomatoes, amongst other herbs and vegetables, to Italy. </p><br><p>If you have a spare 2 minutes, we'd love for you to rate and review our little podcast; it helps people like you who might also like what do find us!</p><br><p><strong>Chick Picks</strong></p><p>TV Show: Stanley Tucci- Searching for Italy</p><p>https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy/season-2</p><br><p>Book: With My Little Eye - Sandra Hogan</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/with-my-little-eye-sandra-hogan/book/9781760878467.html</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/chickstory">http://supporter.acast.com/chickstory</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
