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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Mar 16, 2025 • 34min
6.05 Elizabeth Van Lew (1) My country, oh my country!
Wealthy, well-connected people rarely rebel - but Southern socialite Elizabeth van Lew would be an exception.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2025 • 29min
6.04 Policarpa Salavarrieta: The Seamstress Spy
Revolutionary heroes can come from anywhere - and Colombia found one in their seamstress spy, Policarpa SalavariettaSupport the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2025 • 46min
6.03 Jane Whorwood (2) Agent 409
With her beloved king in custody, Jane does everything in her power to break him out of captivity.Sign up for the Intelligent Speech Conference https://intelligentspeechonline.com/. Use the code OTHER to get a discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2025 • 42min
6.02 Jane Whorwood (1) The gold smuggler royal
Fleeing an unhappy marriage and filled with royalist fervour, a young Scottish courtier spies, smuggles and embezzled for her king during the English Civil WarSign up for the Intelligent Speech Conference https://intelligentspeechonline.com/. Use the code OTHER to get a discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2025 • 25min
6.01 Sisterhood of Spies: History's greatest female secret agents
While the image of the spy is often a suave man in a tuxedo - the history of espionage is populated by a number of talented and courageous female spies.Sign up for the Intelligent Speech Conference https://intelligentspeechonline.com/. Use the code OTHER to get a discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2024 • 5min
Get ready for Season 6!
As a Christmas bonus, I reveal the state for the premiere of Season 6: The Sisterhood of Spies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 43min
5.24 Cixi (3) Here we coup again
Cixi was on the sidelines, but a bungled attempt at reform and a disastrous war with Japan would bring her back once again.Come to Intelligent Speech - Use the code OTHER at checkout to get a further 10% offSupport the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2024 • 43min
5.23 Cixi (2) Reigning in the Regencies
Cixi orchestrates a coup to firmly establish her as the chief power behind the throne. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2024 • 31min
5.22 Cixi (1) Entering The Great Within
Born in relative poverty and obscurity, Cixi becomes an Imperial concubine, and rises through the ranks to become one of the most powerful voices at court.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2024 • 53min
5.21 Lola Montez (3) Whipped into shape
More husbands, more countries, more scandal. Lola Montez embarks on a world tour, showcasing her controversial new routine: The Spider DanceSupport the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
