The Cinderella of the Harem

Stuff You Missed in History Class

• Episode: The Cinderella of the Harem
• Website: Stuff You Missed in History Class
• Feed URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/podcasts/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class.rss
• Duration: 00:22:15
• Published: 2010-11-03 18:33

Roxelana has one of the strangest rags-to-riches stories in history. As a slave who entered Suleyman's harem and rose through the ranks to become the wife of the Sultan, Roxelana became a symbol of the Ottoman empire. Tune in to learn more about Roxelana. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com