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.
Episodes
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Jun 2, 2019 • 35min
2.17 Sophia (2) The Great Idea
Sophia of Prussia settles into her kingdom, which was new in more ways than one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2019 • 25min
2.16 Sophia (1) Fulfilling the prophecy
The daughters of Queen Victoria grew up at the height of the Victorian era - their granddaughters would be left to pick up the pieces. Today, we begin the second half of this season with Princess Sophia of Prussia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2019 • 52min
2.15 Helena and Louise: The other daughters
A brief (well not really) telling of the lives of Victoria's other two daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2019 • 35min
2.14 Beatrice (3) A long retirement
Following the death of her husband, Beatrice began a long retirement that involved, amongst other things, a stunning act of historical vandalismVideos of BeatriceLaying a wreath at the CenotaphVisiting some Girl GuidesOpening the Victory Circle at Olympia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2019 • 43min
MOVIE NIGHT: Mrs Brown
In which we talk about the 1997 film Mrs Brown with My other half, Kaitlyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 3, 2019 • 42min
2.13 Beatrice (2) The Last Princess
Today we will see Beatrice find love and get married, despite the obstacles that her mother placed in her path.Caton Woodville's 'The Marriage of Princess Beatrice' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2019 • 37min
2.12 Beatrice (1): The Flower of the Flock
In this third part of The Mothers of World War I, we are introduced to Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter and constant companion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2019 • 44min
2.11 Alice (3) A Life Cut Short
Alice continues her efforts to improve the lives of her people but personal tragedy and a deterioration in relations with her husband marred the final decade of her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2019 • 7min
State of the Podcast Address
A little update on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2019 • 51min
2.10 Alice: The Hessian Nightingale
In which Alice gets married and moves to Hesse, opening up a whole new period in her life where she would leave a huge lasting impact on the lives of countless men and women in the grand duchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
