Gone Medieval Real Medieval Women with Philippa Gregory
Mar 12, 2024
Explore the forgotten stories of medieval women, from alewives to noble ladies and nuns. Philippa Gregory sheds light on their overlooked roles and contributions. The episode challenges biases in historical narratives and discusses women's defiance against societal norms. It also delves into gender dynamics, legal constraints, women's spiritual authority, and sexuality in medieval times.
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Women's History
- History is often written by men, creating a male-centric narrative.
- Philippa Gregory's "Normal Women" aims to restore women's perspective to history.
Victorian Bias
- Victorian historians imposed their views of female nature onto medieval women.
- This biased their judgments of historical figures like Anne of Bohemia.
No Perfect Arc
- History isn't a perfect arc of progress for women's rights.
- The medieval period demonstrates the complexities and setbacks women faced.