The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages

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 Patreon Download the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Patreon Download the Lyceum app and join the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boudica, after seeing her kingdom annexed and her daughters violated fights her final battle against the Romans. She may have lost it, but her enduring legacy has seen her attain the rank of folk heroinehood in England. Support the show on Patreon Download the Lyceum app and join the conversation Henry Purcell's 'To Arms, To Arms' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former ally of Rome, Boudica led one of the fiercest challenges against Roman rule of the early Empire. Since her death she has been lauded as a British hero; but who was she, and why did she rebel? Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this third season of the Other Half! In this episode I set out what a folk heroine is, and why they are important. Big news! We’re a member of Lyceum, a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm , and come find me in discussion room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In this final episode of the second season of the Other Half, we see a political crisis in Spain force Ena and her family into exile. Stick around to the end to hear about what the next season will be about. Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After such an inauspicious start to her time as Queen of Spain, Ena had a lot of work to make her mark on her new home. Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one expected Victoria Eugiene of Battenburg to become Queen of Spain - but when King Alfonso turns on his charm - it's hard to resist. Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with Missy, with the final chapter of her story. We see her live through some of the most tumultuous times in the Kingdom of Romania’s short history. Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with Ellen Alpsten about her amazing new book Tsarina , the story of how a peasant girl from the Baltic became the first female ruler of Russia. How to get Tsarina UK Get your hardback here:  https://www.waterstones.com/book/tsarina/ellen-alpsten/9781526606419 ebook here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tsarina-Ellen-Alpsten-ebook/dp/B0844W5YWJ/ USA Get your hardback here: https://us.ma...

Missy finally crowned as queen and begins to marry her children off across Europe - but her eldest son would continue to be a thorn in her side. Support the show on Patreon Missy in New York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After pushing Romania into World War I, Missy discovers that taking on the Central Powers was somewhat harder than she had imagined. Map of Romania in 1916 Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With war on the horizon, King Carol will prepare Romania for the succession, identifying Missy as one of the future leaders of this proud new nation-state. Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 Patreon Music credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbwqgfnh2-Y&t=28s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgEJK6Vk8Ro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Patreon Trailer for Nicholas and Alexandra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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/wa...

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.

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.

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 Patreon SHOWNOTES Heather Johnson's amazing website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alix of Hesse had finally agreed to marry the love of her life. They thought that they had years ahead of them before Nicky would have to take the throne, but that was not to be. Support the show on Patreon SHOWNOTES Nicholas II's coronation The Ivory Throne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of the First World War has many characters, but almost all the key figures in your history books from this period are men. But there were some women behind the scenes that did exert a great deal of influence over proceedings - none more so than Alix of Hesse and by Rhine - the Tsarina of Russia. Become one of my patrons on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...