The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
James BoultonWomen 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 thei... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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We kick off a two-part anthology following legendary women who operated at the absolute extremes of the Second World War, from Baker Street’s chain-smoking chief of staff, Vera Atkins and cosmetics-toting guerrilla commander, Pearl Witherington, to t... more
Virginia heads south into the Haute Loire, where she will deal with some titanic egos, drive trains into gorges and liberate an entire department without any Allied back-up - before facing the far scarier prospect of peacetime.
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After escaping Spain and returning to Occupied France as an OSS operative, Virginia orchestrates a high-stakes campaign of sabotage and guerrilla warfare to pave the way for D-Day.
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Fresh from her greatest success, the honeymoon phase is officially over for Virginia Hall. Under attack from all sides and with her network penetrated, she is forced to risk everything on a treacherous winter escape.
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James does such a deeply satisfying job getting to the nuance of the history and place of his subjects. I can be picky about my history and his research is top notch! Love it!
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Such a great history show. Well researched, presented in an approachable way. Thank you for creating this. Absolutely love the show!
Apple Podcasts5SugarbirdHolidayUnited Statesa year ago - My favourite podcast
I adore this podcast with my whole soul, it was the soundtrack of my lockdown and I love coming back to it every so often. I don’t know if you could call it nostalgia, but I do know that this is a top-tier history podcast
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United Kingdoma year ago - Wowza!
Really enjoy learning history centered on impactful women. Started listening in October 2024 and just caught up! It’s an easy listen filled with history familiar and new. In an interesting time, filled with historical events, it’s reassuring to know we aren’t alone. Thank you for highlighting so many curious stories.
Apple Podcasts5ARHotkoUnited Statesa year ago - Glad you are back
Started listening to Queens of England and I still relisten over and over as there’s so much information to retain
Absolutely loved the grand daughters of Victoria ! Good job
Roman women were just too devious to even believe that this is history !!!
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This show centers on the lives and legacies of remarkable women across history, with a strong emphasis on biographical storytelling and rigorous research. Across episodes, listeners are treated to deep dives into lesser-known figures as well as celebrated heroines, often weaving together personal biography, historical context, and vivid anecdotes to illuminate how women shaped events from antiquity to the modern era. A standout throughline is how gender, power, and resilience intersect in high-stakes situations—whether uncovering espionage networks in WWII, shaping social change, or challenging dominant narratives. The format tends to blend narrative drive with social and political context, making it accessible to curious listeners who crav... more
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