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 26, 2020 • 50min
2.31 Alix of Hesse (6) The Shadow of Rasputin
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.
Jan 12, 2020 • 36min
2.30 Alix of Hesse (5) Sister Alexandra
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.
Dec 24, 2019 • 28min
MOVIE NIGHT: Anastasia
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/watch?v=6q30y4sLs7gSupport the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2019 • 42min
2.29 Alix of Hesse (4) The acquaintance of man of God
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.
Nov 24, 2019 • 41min
2.28 Alix of Hesse (3) A terrible Damoclean uncertainty
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.
Nov 10, 2019 • 43min
Supplemental - Anna Guerin: The Poppy Lady from France
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 PatreonSHOWNOTESHeather Johnson's amazing website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2019 • 38min
2.27 Alix of Hesse (2) The truly believing Alexandra Feodorovna
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 PatreonSHOWNOTESNicholas II's coronationThe Ivory Throne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2019 • 38min
2.26 Alix of Hesse (1): Love, faith and conscience
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 information.
Oct 6, 2019 • 46min
2.25 Ella (4) The darkness in the midst of a storm
Up until now her life in Russia had been one of unimaginable luxury - but now, Ella decided to make a change.Become one of my patrons on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2019 • 43min
2.24 Ella (3) The First Lady of Moscow
Ella's worldview comes into conflict with that of Sergei’s as they moved from their home in St Petersburg to the ancient Russian metropolis of Moscow. Meanwhile, conflict at home and abroad causes Ella's world to change forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
