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Women's Rights
Tokugawa Japan
Viking Age
Women In History
Prohibition
Cleopatra
Rome
Julie D'aubigny
Gender Roles
Norse Mythology
NIGHTBIRDS
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Speakeasies
Crusades
Marriage Practices
Feminism
Ancient Rome
Opera
Witch Hunts

Join us as we time travel through women's history, one era at a time. We'll explore the lived experiences and everyday lives of historical ladies, both famous and obscure, from a variety of different time periods, countries, and cultures. Let's go traveling.

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Genghis (or Chinggis) Khan is pretty famous for building the largest contiguous land empire the world has ever seen. But he couldn't have done it with his wife, Börte. She was his advisor in all things, bore him MANY children, and ran their expansive... more

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In this episode of the Exploress Book Club, Natasha Solomons and I explore her new book I Am Cleopatra and the complexities of bringing Cleopatra's character to life on the page. Natasha discusses her inspiration for writing about Cleopatra, the chal... more

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In this series, we're time traveling back to past empires to meet some of the woman who ran them. This time, we're revisiting a ruling lady we've met before: the mighty Cleopatra of ancient Egypt's Ptolemaic Empire. This isn't just a re-release, thou... more

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In this series, we're time traveling back to past empires to meet some of the woman who helped run them. Let's link up with Empress Theodora, who's going to walk us through her Byzantine (aka Eastern Roman) Empire. We'll see her rise from a fairly hu... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Honchell Smith
Historian and writer
Episode: Empress Börte and Life for Women in the Mongol Empire
Marie Favereau
Author of The Horde, How the Mongols Changed the World
Episode: Empress Börte and Life for Women in the Mongol Empire
Natasha Solomons
Author and writer specializing in feminist retellings of historical narratives.
Episode: Giving Cleopatra Voice with Natasha Solomons
Dr. Hannah Ewing
Associate professor of history at Rollins College
Rollins College
Episode: Empress Theodora & Life for Women in the Byzantine Empire
Dr. Elizabeth Norton
Historian specializing in queenship and the Tudor period
Author of Women Who Ruled the World
Episode: Women Who Ruled the World with Elizabeth Norton
Adriana Herrera
Bestselling author known for her historical romance novels
Episode: Women's Medicine in the 19th Century (with a side of spice) with Adriana Herrera
Ruby Lal
Mughal expert and author of the book Empress, The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan
Episode: Empress Nur Jahan & Life for Women in Mughal India
Victoria Christopher Murray
Author of Harlem Rhapsody and a prominent figure in the discussion of black women's history
Episode: Heroines of the Harlem Renaissance with Victoria Christopher Murray
Eleanor Medhurst
Author of Unsuitable, A History of Lesbian Fashion
Episode: Lesbian Fashion History with Eleanor Medhurst

Host

Kate Armstrong
Host of The Exploress and related iterations; renowned for historical storytelling on women's history with a focus on engaging narratives and rigorous research.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 989 ratings
  • The Best

    Her content, the smooth unhurried tones. It doesn’t come any better than this. The depth of information, the delivery, as I said, just the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crw studio
    United States5 months ago
  • Worthwhile

    This is my first ever podcast since leaving the contentious world of news radio during the election season. I searched and searched for just the right topic and voice. Kate is amazing. I listen every night before bed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KMorr19
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    Easily my favorite history podcast. Packed with information, so well researched, and delivered in an entertaining way. I’ve enjoyed listening to many of these episodes more than once. Thank you Kate and Carly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dohfbskjf
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating and Delightful

    This is an amazing podcast, so entertaining and so informative! If you are at all interested in history this is the podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iuch!
    United States2 years ago
  • Nice take on a history podcast!

    Heard about it over on Queens Podcast when the host joined one of their episodes. Came here to check it out, ended up listening to three whole seasons! Very entertaining content and highly talented host in my opinion. She definitely does her research. 5/5!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rakki77
    Denmark2 years ago

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Listeners praise depth, wit, and accessibility; production is frequently highlighted.
High-quality history with engaging storytelling and solid research.
Some critique mentions schedule consistency and coverage diversity concerns.

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Women Who Ruled the World with Elizabeth Norton
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about Japan's ruling women?
Japan had several reigning empresses, especially in the 6th to 8th centuries, where half of Japan's rulers were female.
Women Who Ruled the World with Elizabeth Norton
Q: Were there certain storylines, story arcs that you found repeating over and over?
Male relatives are a real problem for reigning queens, which is often overlooked in historical narratives.
Women Who Ruled the World with Elizabeth Norton
Q: So can you kick us off by introducing yourself to the listeners?
I am Dr. Elizabeth Norton, a British historian, primarily writing about queenship and the Tudor period.
A Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 5: Shield Maidens and Sorceresses
Q: What prompted your interest in Viking warrior women?
The realization that many of the assumptions made in archaeology about gender roles could be challenged.
Lesbian Fashion History with Eleanor Medhurst
Q: What significance do you see in the way social class impacted lesbians throughout history regarding dress?
Eleanor explains that working-class women faced more restrictions and risks in expressing themselves through fashion compared to their upper-class counterparts.

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A history-focused series that shines a spotlight on women across time, cultures, and social strata through narrative storytelling and expert commentary. Episodes blend rigorous scholarship with vivid historical scenes, highlighting how women shaped governance, diplomacy, daily life, and cultural movements from ancient to more recent eras. Common threads include power dynamics, gender roles, and the lived experiences of ordinary and extraordinary women, often explored through primary sources, diverse biographical angles, and feminist retellings. Notable strengths include high-quality research, engaging storytelling, sound-rich production, and guests who provide historical context, literary perspective, and nuanced analysis of women's history... more

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