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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Jan 31, 2021 • 33min
3.12 Njinga (1): Rise of an African Queen
We travel to the lands that make up modern Angola into the era of European colonialism and expansion, slavery and subjugation to tell the story of one of Africa’s greatest queens.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2021 • 53min
3.11 Joan of Arc (4) Ever Shining, Ever Glorious
After Joan's death, France triumphed in the Hundred Years War, and which led to Joan’s rebirth as a true heroine of France and of liberty all over the world.Joan of Arc at the PantheonSupport the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2020 • 45min
3.10 Joan of Arc (3) Out of fear of the fire
Joan of Arc goes through months of penetrating and humiliating interrogation and trial as her captors seek to break her will and achieve moral as well as military victoryThe full court record of Joan's trialSupport the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2020 • 46min
3.09 Joan of Arc (2) God's Will is Done
After winning the faith of the Dauphin, Joan travels to her date with destiny at the besieged city of Orléans.Watch my guest episode on Tudor queens with Heather Teysco of the Renaissance English History PodcastSupport the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2020 • 41min
3.08 Joan of Arc (1) The Maid of Orléans
Joan of Arc or Jeanne la Pucelle is the prototypical folk heroine - she is the gold standard on which they are all judged. Today we see how a teenage peasant girl persuaded a prince to let her lead his armies against the old enemy.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2020 • 38min
3.07 Tamar of Georgia (2) The Lioness of the Caucasus
A portrait of a warrior queen who led armies and built a cultural golden age. Tales of bold campaigns against Seljuk neighbors and the clever founding of Trebizond. Stories of internal plots, mercy and imprisonment, and diplomacy even with Saladin. The rise and fall of a kingdom, its epic poetry, and how her legend was reshaped in later centuries.
Oct 18, 2020 • 29min
3.06 Tamar of Georgia (1) King of Kings, Queen of Queens
In twelfth century Georgia, a woman comes to the throne. Her people had never had a queen before, and the nation was surrounded by enemies. Tamar would have her work cut out to survive.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2020 • 47min
3.05 Hua Mulan: As useful as a son
China has a cultural history rich in myth and legend - and none has shone quite so brightly both within and outside China than Mulan.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2020 • 43min
3.04 Trung Truc: Here come the drums
Across the Red River Delta came the pounding of drums. The clans of Ancient Vietnam were being called to war - and the clamour came from two sisters, the eldest of which would fight a great empire in the cause of Vietnamese freedom.Support the show on PatreonDownload the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2020 • 42min
3.03 Boudica (2) A woman of many faces
Explore the fierce legacy of Boudica, the Celtic warrior queen who fought against Roman oppression. Her powerful speeches invoke themes of female strength and revenge, contrasting sharply with Roman ideals. Discover how Boudica's image evolved over centuries, being embraced by figures from Elizabeth I to modern feminists. Learn about her transformation into a symbol of freedom and anti-establishment movements, and how her story has been reinterpreted in popular culture, reflecting the complex nature of her legacy.
