The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
Summary: 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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A three hour epic in this movie night as we review the 1971 film 'Nicholas and Alexandra', as well as discussing our recent trip to see SIX. Support the show on Patreon Music credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbwqgfnh2-Y&t=28s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgEJK6Vk8Ro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After the February Revolution toppled the Romanov dynasty, Alix found herself under house arrest with the rest of her family ultimately ending up meeting her end in Yekaterinburg. Support the show on Patreon Trailer for Nicholas and Alexandra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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=6q30y4sLs7g Support the show on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In 1905, Gregory Rasputin was introduced to Alix and Nicky. Nothing would ever be the same afterwards. Support the show on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 Patreon SHOWNOTES Heather Johnson's amazing website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 Patreon SHOWNOTES Nicholas II's coronation The Ivory Throne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ella leaves her (relatively) upbringing in Darmstadt for the opulence and rampant excesses of life in St Petersburg as the wife of a Romanov. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
No country was more profoundly changed by World War I than Russia, and at the centre of its revolutionary story are two Hessian princesses. DONATE to my RideLondon fundraiser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Maud of Wales became queen of a newly formed country in one of the most turbulent times in modern European history. Fundraising I'm riding 100 miles through London and Surrey to raise money for Centrepoint - a youth homelessness charity. Click here to donate. Newsreels Maud and her family skiing King Edward VII's funeral King George V's funeral Maud's funeral See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
