Ladies of Lore

This week on Ladies of Lore, I’m joined by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Saint to discuss her latest novel, This Immortal Heart , a VERY beautiful reimagining of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. We sat down and talked all about the Aphrodite behind the familiar image of beauty and romance, examining her power, complexity, and enduring influence across mythology. We discuss her legendary rela...

This week I sat down with Matthew and Matteo, hosts of The Lost Roman Heroes podcast, to talk about 3 incredible women from Ancient Rome.  You can find The Lost Roman Heroes here:  https://lostromanheroes.com https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lost-roman-heroes/id1702422822 https://open.spotify.com/show/6fl1eyQcV7OygaNooun66Q https://www.instagram.com/lostromanheroes Support the show Join the P...

Today I am joined by New York Times best selling author Ayana Gray to talk about her book I, Medusa  and the power of reclaiming one of the mythology's most well known women.  Ayana is the author of the bestselling  Beasts of Prey  series, known for its richly imagined worlds and powerful young heroines shaped by myth and folklore. Her latest novel, I Medusa, turns to Greek Mytholgoy to retel...

I’m delighted to be featured as part of History Daily’s Saturday Matinee series. To celebrate, today I’m sharing a special double feature from History Daily , hosted by Lindsay Graham. Known for its engaging, research-driven storytelling, the show brings pivotal moments from world history vividly to life in an accessible and compelling way. In this featured episode, we explore Rosa Parks’ historic...

Before she ever fell in love, Deirdre was promised to a king. Before she ever made a choice, her fate had already been written. Known as Deirdre of the Sorrows, her story is one of prophecy, exile and doomed love.  This week we jump back into the Ulster Cycle to hear her story and learn about its lasting impact, explore the warrior society that shaped her fate, and trace the lasting cultural impac...

Kali is one of the most complex and powerful figures in global mythology. In this we follow the evolution of Kali, all the way from her  origins in ancient Sanskrit texts to her role as a liberating force in Tantric cosmology, colonial resistance, feminist iconography, and modern pop culture. We explore her mythology, the duality of being both terrifying and maternal and her radical transformation...

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely festive break and are feeling ready to take on 2026! I entered the new year with a bad cold which is not what you want to hear on the podcast.  My loss is your gain though, and I am gifting you an episode of the Patreon Exclusive series 'Heroines of History', this one is all about Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII.  Here's...

This is a special episode originally created as a Patreon exclusive as part of the ongoing 'Ladies of Advent' series. In this opening episode of 'Ladies of Advent' we start with Our Lady of Guadalupe. The divine mother who appeared in 1531 on a cold hilltop outside of Mexico City. She would go on to become a sacred figure in Catholic devotion as well as a symbol of strength, id...

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss In this episode, we drink deep and dive in to the world of Florence & The Machine’s Everybody Scream. An album that fuses mythology, witchcraft, trauma, and feminine power. We explore how Florence Welch channels the voices of witches, mystics, monsters and takes us on a pilgrimage through grief and transformation, through the scream buried in every woman’s throa...

It has been a while, I missed you!  Here's a little mini episode for you all about the women who weave the fate of the world and all who live in it.  Excited to be back and ready to start bringing you some more amazing stories of wonderful women.  Support the show Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social  Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore...

I'm back! I took some time off to have a birthday, but I am back and ready to talk about some more amazing women! In light of the changing of the seasons, this week we are talking about women of the harvest from across the world! We're talking Demeter, Ceres, Pachamama, Zemyna and more.  Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:  https://mythlok.com/pachamama/ https://basketmakersassociation...

To celebrate our brand new look, this week we're talking all things logos. We explore the history of the word itself and how logos have transformed through time from Mesopotamia through to the Industrial revolution and the shoes we now wear on our feet.  We also hear from Clara, the amazing artist behind the new Ladies of Lore Logo and listen to her explain her research and process for creati...

Here is part 2 of our exploration into Snow White with the amazing Missy. This week we are covering the Grimm version of the tale, how Snow White made Disney what it is today and where she can be found in modern media and literature.  Please show Missy some love over at: https://www.tumblr.com/allgirlsareprincesses https://whattheforce.ca/ Support the show Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofL...

Thank you for 1 whole year of Ladies of Lore! I appreciate every one of you Snow White is so much more than just a Grimm Brothers fairy tale. It's a story that has truly traveled across continents and centuries. In this episode, we explore global variations of the Snow White narrative with special guest, Missy.  Support the show Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesk...

This week the gang from RPG Major are back and this time ready to sing to you all about faeries.  Come and listen to the origins, transformations and modern interpretations of Faeries with the little added spice of some improvised music.  Please check out RPG Major over at https://www.rpgmajor.com/ and if you enjoy their content please consider signing up over at https://www.patreon.com/c/RPGMajor...

In this episode, we're tracing Cinderella from her ancient, ash-covered origins in global oral folklore to her bejeweled transformation through centuries of retellings. We'll explore how her story evolved across cultures, how Disney’s 1950 film rescued the studio from financial ruin, and how the Cinderella archetype continues to reinvent itself in modern media and pop culture. For enquir...

From goddesses who loved women to warrior queens who defied gender norms, this episode celebrates the queer women of mythology. This week we're unearthing sapphic stories and discussing the divine queerness that’s always been part of our history and mythology.  For enquiries please email ladiesoflorepodcast@gmail.com Help in LA:  https://lapublicpress.org/2025/06/la-protest-resources-ice/ htt...

Atabey, the Taino Mother of creation, once shaped land, sea, and sky. In this episode, we explore her as life-giver and cosmic force—and trace how her image shifted through colonisation, erasure, and survival. From sacred caves to modern memory, we follow the story of a goddess who endures. For enquiries please email ladiesoflorepodcast@gmail.com Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:  Taíno: Indig...

In the very first episode of Ladies of Lore on Tour, we'll step into the mists of East Anglia as we trace the footsteps of Boudicca, commune with the witches of Suffolk, explore fairy folklore, and unravel the mystery of the green children of Woolpit. For enquiries please email ladiesoflorepodcast@gmail.com Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:  https://www.nationalparks.uk/2024/09/30/discove...

Super short update this week to give you the low down on the latest at Ladies of Lore.  Biggest news is that the Patreon & Discord Server are both now live and you can access them here:  www.patreon.com/LadiesOfLore  Hope to see and chat to some of you there! For enquiries please email ladiesoflorepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Blue...

In this episode, we journey through myth, memory, and modern magic to explore the powerful Norse goddess Freyja. From her ancient origins as a Vanir deity of love, fertility, death, and seiðr, to her medieval demonisation and Enlightenment dismissal, Freyja’s identity has evolved across centuries of cultural transformation. We trace how she was reimagined during the Romantic and nationalist 19th c...

This week we will be taking a look at the transformation of one of mythology’s most misunderstood women: Circe. From Homer’s dangerous enchantress to a symbol of female power and self-authorship, we'll trace Circe’s evolution through ancient texts, centuries of retellings, and her feminist reclamation in today’s literature and culture.  For enquiries please email ladiesoflorepodcast@gmail.com...

Join me for a very special episode of Ladies of Lore, featuring the incredibly talented cast of RPG Major, the improvised musical actual play podcast.  Today we explore the Sirens, find out where they come from, hear their stories and learn about how they have changed through time to arrive in today's modern world. All while hearing some amazing improvised songs from RPG Major.  For enquiries...

In this episode, we unravel the mystery of Pandora’s story, the true meaning of her jar, and the curious fate of hope. Was it a blessing, a trick, or something more?  For enquiries please email ladiesoflorepodcast@gmail.com Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1884-0807-1 https://turkisharchaeonews.net/object/pithos-garden-troy https://www.britann...

TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUAL ASSAULT  For centuries, Guinevere has been portrayed as a cautionary tale—the woman whose love affair with Lancelot shattered Camelot. But was she truly the villain of the story, or was she a victim of the patriarchal narratives that have shaped her legend? In this episode, we reclaim Guinevere’s agency, exploring her role as a powerful queen, a woman caught between duty a...