The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
James Boulton
Women make up half of the world's population, and yet history books often consign them to the sidelines. They are dismissed as merely the wives of powerful men; babymakers and nothing more. Yet women have been the driving force behind history for millennia, from female Pharoahs, warrior princesses and pirates, to the revolutionaries who sought to topple the male-dominated political systems of their day. From host of the popular 'Queens of England Podcast', The Other Half tells the forgotten and ignored stories of the most powerful and influential women in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 16, 2020 • 37min
3.02 Boudica (1) Warrior Woman of the Iceni
Explore the fierce legacy of Boudica, the warrior queen who challenged Roman rule. Delve into the contrasting gender norms of Roman and Celtic societies, revealing how Celtic women held more powerful roles. Learn about the turmoil following the death of Boudica's husband, leading to humiliation and outrage that sparked widespread rebellion. Discover the dramatic battles and strategic decisions of both Boudica and Roman governor Paulinus, as the fate of Britannia hung in the balance.
Aug 9, 2020 • 12min
3.01 Folk Heroines: The Women who Built Nations
Welcome to this third season of the Other Half! In this episode I set out what a folk heroine is, and why they are important.Big news! We’re a member of Lyceum, a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm, and come find me in discussion room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2020 • 38min
2.41 Ena of Battenberg (3) A Final Triumph
In this final episode of the second season of the Other Half, we see a political crisis in Spain force Ena and her family into exile. Stick around to the end to hear about what the next season will be about.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2020 • 32min
2.40 Ena of Battenberg (2) Oh what a life for the Queen of Spain!
After such an inauspicious start to her time as Queen of Spain, Ena had a lot of work to make her mark on her new home.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2020 • 40min
2.39 Ena of Battenberg (1) Naming the King's Yacht
No one expected Victoria Eugiene of Battenburg to become Queen of Spain - but when King Alfonso turns on his charm - it's hard to resist.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2020 • 31min
2.38 Missy of Edinburgh (6) Living in memory of the past
We’re back with Missy, with the final chapter of her story. We see her live through some of the most tumultuous times in the Kingdom of Romania’s short history.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2020 • 42min
CHAT: Ellen Alpsten on Tsarina
I chat with Ellen Alpsten about her amazing new book Tsarina, the story of how a peasant girl from the Baltic became the first female ruler of Russia.How to get TsarinaUKGet your hardback here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/tsarina/ellen-alpsten/9781526606419ebook here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tsarina-Ellen-Alpsten-ebook/dp/B0844W5YWJ/USAGet your hardback here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250214430ebook here: https://www.amazon.com/Tsarina-Ellen-Alpsten-ebook/dp/B0844W5YWJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tsarina&qid=1589131086&sr=8-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2020 • 36min
2.37 Missy of Edinburgh (5) Mother-in-law of the Balkan
Missy finally crowned as queen and begins to marry her children off across Europe - but her eldest son would continue to be a thorn in her side.Support the show on PatreonMissy in New York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2020 • 53min
2.36 Missy of Edinburgh (4) The only man in Romania
After pushing Romania into World War I, Missy discovers that taking on the Central Powers was somewhat harder than she had imagined.Map of Romania in 1916Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2020 • 45min
2.35 Missy of Edinburgh (3) Queen at last
With war on the horizon, King Carol will prepare Romania for the succession, identifying Missy as one of the future leaders of this proud new nation-state.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
