The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages

By: James Boulton
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  • 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.

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  • 5.22 Cixi (1) Entering The Great Within

    5.22 Cixi (1) Entering The Great Within
    Jul 28 2024

    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.


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    31 mins
  • 5.21 Lola Montez (3) Whipped into shape

    5.21 Lola Montez (3) Whipped into shape
    Jul 7 2024

    More husbands, more countries, more scandal. Lola Montez embarks on a world tour, showcasing her controversial new routine: The Spider Dance


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    53 mins
  • 5.20 Lola Montez (2) Awakening a volcano

    5.20 Lola Montez (2) Awakening a volcano
    Jun 16 2024

    Lola Montez goes up in the world, capturing the heart of a king and sparking a revolution in the process.


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    45 mins
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A great history lesson

Rarely do you hear the details of women's influence and power in history. James researches his subjects carefully and puts considerable work in each podcast. It's veryvery enjoyable!

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