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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Jun 20, 2021 • 50min
3.20 Rani of Jhansi (2) Written in blood that cannot be erased
As rebellion sweeps India, Rani Lakshmibai fights for her nation's independence and becomes its most famous heroine.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2021 • 38min
Chat: Clare Miles, the Hisdoryan
Today I speak to one of my favourite history bloggers. Claire is history blogger that lives in the darkest depths of rural Mid Wales (her words). Her great belief is that it’s okay to live in the past and her blog is all about the latest history books to read and the latest period dramas to watch. You can also find the latest historical travel inspiration for when you have a spare day or two and want to travel back in time!The Hisdoryan blogHisdoryan on TwitterHisdoryan on InstagramHisdoryan on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2021 • 30min
3.19 Rani Laksmibai of Jhansi: I will not give up my Jhansi
Rani Laksmibai is one of the great heroines of modern India - a warrior queen who fought against British rule of her country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2021 • 36min
CHAT: Elodie Harper on 'The Wolf Den'
Elodie Harper is a reporter and presenter at ITV News Anglia. She's worked as a journalist for the past decade, including for Channel 4 News, ITN and BBC Radio with a focus on crime reporting in Norfolk, where her first two novels are set. The Wolf Den takes her in a new direction and to a new time period in the lupanar of Ancient Pompeii.Buy Elodie's book from Blackwells or, if you're not from the US or Canada, from your local bookstore. You can also get it from Amazon, but I reckon Jeff Bezos has enough money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2021 • 48min
3.18 Emilia Plater: Poland is not yet lost
After her country was stolen from her, a young countess from Lithuania took up arms to get it back.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2021 • 50min
3.17 Sacagawea (3): A tool of divine direction
Sacagawea completes her journey to the Pacific and back again - making electoral history along the way - as well as looking at how she has been remembered by generations of Americans.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2021 • 29min
3.16 Sacagawea (2) Journey to the past
Sacagawea saves the Corps twice and runs into her family.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2021 • 34min
3.15 Sacagawea (1) Go west young woman
For me, there is only one woman in US history that truly fits the folk heroine bill, the one with more rivers, mountains and memorials in her honour than any other woman in American history - Sacagawea.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2021 • 41min
3.14 Njinga (3) Angolan Gloriana
Njinga finally achieves ultimate victory and finally rules the nation whose throne she had assumed so many years before. But could she manage to safely pass the kingdom off to her chosen successor.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2021 • 35min
3.13 Njinga (2) Life on the Run
Njinga's brother dying put her in pole position to become Ndongo's first queen, but the route to power for women is rarely obstacle-free.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
