129 episodes
The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages James Boulton
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4.8 • 363 Ratings
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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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5.08 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.
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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.
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5.06 Roxelana (1) Revolutionary monogamy
Sold into slavery at a young age, Roxelana would tear up the rule book in the Imperial harem in Istanbul.
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5.05 Lady Nijo: The confessions of a concubine
After losing her parents at a young age, Lady Nijo is sent to be the concubine of Emperor Go-Fukakusa. But if he expected her to knuckle under, he would be sorely disappointed.
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5.04 Servilia (2) The mother of an honourable man
As the Roman Republic entered its death spiral - Servilia would have to choose between her son and the man she loved.
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5.03 Servilia (1) Lover of Caesar
The decline and fall of the Roman Republic is one of history's great epics - with a colourful cast of characters that have become household names. All of them men. All, except one.
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Customer Reviews
One of THE best
He’s so good factually but he also is immensely entertaining. I only hope he decides to go to the male side or different historic avenues. His voice is melodic and combines History with the human stuff you want to know. I just love him
Thoroughly researched
I’m a “Yank” with a soft spot for British history and Mr Boulton presents very satisfactory podcasts about History’s women. I first met him through his queens of England series and have followed him to The Other Half. His programs are beautifully researched with a healthy sprinkling of the real life anecdotes that put the teeth in the stories of history. His presentation style is chatty, so much nicer than a presenter droning on from a script. In short, The Other Half is a total winner.
Charmed
I continue to be charmed by Mr. Bolton's podcast. I have listened to every episode, some, many times over. I am ever so grateful he has taken to speaking a bit more slowly.
Thanks for good podcasts.