34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History
34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media, Sean Marlon Newcombe, Dawn "Sam" AldenSmashing the falsehoods and omissions of historical and extant matriarchy, women of action, amazons, leaders and queens, past, present and future. Truths shall be revealed and myths demolished. Join us for an exciting ride!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsEducationArtsCourses | |||
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In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Marianne Moen. Dr. Moen is an archaeologist best known for her work on gender, identity, and power in the Viking Age. Her scholarship utilizes archaeology, feminist theo... more
The inimitable Max Dashu talks with Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden about evidence for women-led societies in indigenous peoples around the globe, as well as the evolution of the term Matriarchy. We all know what we mean when we say "patr... more
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Award-winning author, Shelly Puhak, joins us to discuss her wonderful book, The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World, about two of the most powerful rulers in European history: Queen Fredegund and Queen Brunhilde.
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Great podcast: deep and fun on the same time!
Apple Podcasts5Majswiss
Switzerland2 years ago - Love this podcast!!
I’ve listened to many of these episodes multiple times. Thank you so much Shawn, Dawn, and all your amazing guests for the wonderful wisdom you share about what it means to be human and how we might follow the threads back—to make matriarchy great again!!
Apple Podcasts5Brooke from Illinois
United States2 years ago - Great concept, great podcast
I love this podcast, and learn so much every time I listen to an episode. The co-hosts all bring really interesting perspectives, and I love how they approach the topic of matriarchy with a lot of intention and from a variety of angles.
Apple Podcasts5TKvacaUnited States4 years ago Phenomenal topics, history, and interviews pertaining to strong, empowered women and matrilineal societies throughout history. I highly recommend!
Podcast Addict55 years agoBr0wnie- Great Show! Answering Request for Feedback
Great podcast, and a lot of potential for an awesome series. I enjoy the hosts and I love the topics; Scythians, Amazons, Queens, Female Warriors, Inventors, Philosophers, Rebels.. I’m here for all that!!! Looking forward to what’s next.
Answering the hosts request for feedback; the episodes have kind of a strange flow, in particular the multi-part episodes. Personally, I’d rather have longer episodes with a full interview arc rather than the short episodes that end mid-interview. Like, if it’... more
Apple Podcasts5LexBUnited States6 years ago
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A thought-provoking exploration of matriarchal history, female leadership, and gendered narratives across cultures. The show frequently revisits topics like matriarchy, Mother Law, Amazons, and historical queens, while also tackling contemporary issues in women's health and representation in culture. Episodes blend deep scholarly context with accessible storytelling, featuring historians, archaeologists, authors, and researchers who illuminate underrepresented voices and challenge patriarchal historiography. This mix often yields fresh insights on how myths, artifacts, and literature shape our understanding of power, femininity, and social organization. The format tends to combine rigorous analysis with lively discussion, making it appealin... more
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