Cover image of The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages

The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages

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 ... Read more

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1.3 Livia Drusilla (1): The Whims of Fate

1.3 Livia Drusilla (1): The Whims of Fate

Born into one of Rome's most noble families, Livia was married to a man below her station and who made terrible decision... Read more

18 Feb 2018

33mins

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2.3 Vicky (1) The British Princess Royal and the Prussian Prince

2.3 Vicky (1) The British Princess Royal and the Prussian Prince

Introducing Prussia, Prince Fritz and the Princess Royal, Vicky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa... Read more

23 Sep 2018

42mins

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2.2 The Matriarch of Europe

2.2 The Matriarch of Europe

Queen Victoria was, until very recently, the longest reigning monarch in British history and a towering figure in the st... Read more

9 Sep 2018

43mins

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2.26 Alix of Hesse (1): Love, faith and conscience

2.26 Alix of Hesse (1): Love, faith and conscience

The story of the First World War has many characters, but almost all the key figures in your history books from this per... Read more

20 Oct 2019

38mins

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1.4 Livia Drusilla (2): The Anti-Cleopatra

1.4 Livia Drusilla (2): The Anti-Cleopatra

By marrying Octavian, Livia had married a hugely powerful man - but he was not yet the Emperor. To win control of the Em... Read more

25 Feb 2018

35mins

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2.1 The Mothers of World War I: The Daughters and Granddaughters of Queen Victora

2.1 The Mothers of World War I: The Daughters and Granddaughters of Queen Victora

Introducing the second season of The Other Half podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 2018

16mins

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2.16 Sophia (1) Fulfilling the prophecy

2.16 Sophia (1) Fulfilling the prophecy

The daughters of Queen Victoria grew up at the height of the Victorian era - their granddaughters would be left to pick ... Read more

5 May 2019

25mins

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2.15 Helena and Louise: The other daughters

2.15 Helena and Louise: The other daughters

A brief (well not really) telling of the lives of Victoria's other two daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy... Read more

21 Apr 2019

51mins

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2.29 Alix of Hesse (4) The acquaintance of man of God

2.29 Alix of Hesse (4) The acquaintance of man of God

In 1905, Gregory Rasputin was introduced to Alix and Nicky. Nothing would ever be the same afterwards.Support the show o... Read more

8 Dec 2019

41mins

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2.28 Alix of Hesse (3) A terrible Damoclean uncertainty

2.28 Alix of Hesse (3) A terrible Damoclean uncertainty

Alix settles into her position as Empress of Russia and has a bunch of kids. Unfortunately, she kept having daughters...... Read more

24 Nov 2019

41mins

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2.27 Alix of Hesse (2) The truly believing Alexandra Feodorovna

2.27 Alix of Hesse (2) The truly believing Alexandra Feodorovna

Alix of Hesse had finally agreed to marry the love of her life. They thought that they had years ahead of them before Ni... Read more

3 Nov 2019

37mins

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1.5 Livia Drusilla (3): Ulysses in a Petticoat

1.5 Livia Drusilla (3): Ulysses in a Petticoat

Livia was the first Empress of Rome, and few others would exert so much influence.Livia's full advice to Augustus. It is... Read more

4 Mar 2018

32mins

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2.33 Missy of Edinburgh (1) Quitting the Old Harbour

2.33 Missy of Edinburgh (1) Quitting the Old Harbour

Missy is one of the most badass modern queens that you have never heard of. A woman who dominated a kingdom - a controve... Read more

8 Mar 2020

37mins

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2.30 Alix of Hesse (5) Sister Alexandra

2.30 Alix of Hesse (5) Sister Alexandra

As the Romanovs prepare to celebrate the 300th anniversary of their dynasty, the storm clouds of revolution and war lie ... Read more

12 Jan 2020

36mins

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2.4 Vicky (2): Her Special Mission

2.4 Vicky (2): Her Special Mission

Amid much opposition and celebration, Vicky, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, married Prince Fritz of Prussia.Dague... Read more

7 Oct 2018

34mins

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2.12 Beatrice (1): The Flower of the Flock

2.12 Beatrice (1): The Flower of the Flock

In this third part of The Mothers of World War I, we are introduced to Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daug... Read more

17 Feb 2019

37mins

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1.6 Livia Drusilla (4): Murderous Machiavellian Matriarch?

1.6 Livia Drusilla (4): Murderous Machiavellian Matriarch?

Augustus's reign was overshadowed by his inability to secure the succession and problems within his own family. Heir aft... Read more

11 Mar 2018

41mins

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1.10 Valeria Messalina (1): A Jealous and Suspicious Mind

1.10 Valeria Messalina (1): A Jealous and Suspicious Mind

Messalina became Empress of Rome after the assassination of Caligula and his family, and quickly secured her position by... Read more

15 Apr 2018

30mins

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2.9 Alice (1) Her Father's Daughter

2.9 Alice (1) Her Father's Daughter

Princes Alice was Queen Victoria’s most underrated child, whose influence both intended and not intended was every bit a... Read more

16 Dec 2018

42mins

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2.25 Ella (4) The darkness in the midst of a storm

2.25 Ella (4) The darkness in the midst of a storm

Up until now her life in Russia had been one of unimaginable luxury - but now, Ella decided to make a change.Become one ... Read more

6 Oct 2019

45mins

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