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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Mar 22, 2020 • 43min
2.34 Missy of Edinburgh (2) Isolation and Scandal
Missy struggles to adapt to her new life with a husband she barely knew and in a country she didn’t much understand.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 8, 2020 • 38min
2.33 Missy of Edinburgh (1) Quitting the Old Harbour
Missy is one of the most badass modern queens that you have never heard of. A woman who dominated a kingdom - a controversial figure whose life and legacy shaped the history of Balkans in the first half of the twentieth century.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2020 • 40min
MOVIE NIGHT: Nicholas and Alexandra
A three hour epic in this movie night as we review the 1971 film 'Nicholas and Alexandra', as well as discussing our recent trip to see SIX.Support the show on PatreonMusic credits:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbwqgfnh2-Y&t=28shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgEJK6Vk8Ro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2020 • 55min
2.32 Alix of Hesse (7) The House of Special Purpose
After the February Revolution toppled the Romanov dynasty, Alix found herself under house arrest with the rest of her family ultimately ending up meeting her end in Yekaterinburg.Support the show on PatreonTrailer for Nicholas and Alexandra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2020 • 50min
2.31 Alix of Hesse (6) The Shadow of Rasputin
Alix, a woman who hated elite society, was put in charge of Russia's capital city in a time of war. What could possibly go wrong?Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2020 • 36min
2.30 Alix of Hesse (5) Sister Alexandra
As the Romanovs prepare to celebrate the 300th anniversary of their dynasty, the storm clouds of revolution and war lie just over the horizon.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2019 • 28min
MOVIE NIGHT: Anastasia
Christmas is a time for sitting down and watching a fun film - preferably something romantic with plenty of snow. The 1997 animated film Anastasia hits the mark perfectly. Kaitlyn and I discuss the historicity of the film (not so much), and handsomeness of Dimitri (maximum handsome) and the truth behind the ultimate fate of the real Grand Duchess Anastasia.Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q30y4sLs7gSupport the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2019 • 42min
2.29 Alix of Hesse (4) The acquaintance of man of God
In 1905, Gregory Rasputin was introduced to Alix and Nicky. Nothing would ever be the same afterwards.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2019 • 41min
2.28 Alix of Hesse (3) A terrible Damoclean uncertainty
Alix settles into her position as Empress of Russia and has a bunch of kids. Unfortunately, she kept having daughters...Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2019 • 43min
Supplemental - Anna Guerin: The Poppy Lady from France
On Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, millions of people pin a poppy to their clothing to remember the glorious dead. But who was it that made that happen? In this special episode, we discover the forgotten story of Anna Guerin.Support the show on PatreonSHOWNOTESHeather Johnson's amazing website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
