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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Feb 11, 2024 • 37min
5.14 Sally Hemings (1) Keeping it in the family
Not all rulers are monarchs, and not all mistresses consented to sleeping with rulers. The relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson is one of the most controversial in American history - this is how it starts. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2024 • 35min
5.13 Madame de Pompadour (3) After us, the Flood
As the sexual side of her relationship with Louis XV ended, Reinette would need to find new ways to remain in power - all the while, a new enemy emerged from across the Rhine.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2023 • 37min
5.12 Madame de Pompadour (2) The Fishes Daughter
Reinette solidifies her position as the maitresse-en-titre to Louis, but. in doing so, creates some powerful enemies.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2023 • 32min
5.11 Madame de Pompadour (1) The little Queen
A mother takes her daughter to see a fortune teller, who tells her that she would grow up to sleep with the King of France.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2023 • 42min
5.10 Hortense Mancini (2) Queen of the Amazons
Hortense travels to England and seduces a King. And his daughter.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2023 • 3min
Podcast Update - I'm coming back!
The Other Half Podcast will return next weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2023 • 2min
Podcast update
I've been away for a little while. I'll be away for a little while longer. Here's why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2023 • 35min
5.09 Hortense Mancini (1) The runaway Mazarinette
A woman born in Italy, raised in the court of the Sun King and who would become the mistress of England’s most famous womanising monarch. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2023 • 29min
5.08 Roxelana (3) A tale of two princes
Roxelana goes to even more extraordinary lengths to protect her family, but even she would not be able to keep cracks from opening up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2023 • 30min
5.07 Roxelana (2) From 'sold meat' to Sultana
Roxelana picks a fight with a rival and has another killed. She was playing for keeps.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
