I've been away for a little while. I'll be away for a little while longer. Here's why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been away for a little while. I'll be away for a little while longer. Here's why. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Hortense Mancini

A woman born in Italy, raised in the court of the Sun King and who would become the mistress of England’s most famous womanising monarch. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman born in Italy, raised in the court of the Sun King and who would become the mistress of England’s most famous womanising monarch.  <a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.09 Hortense Mancini (1) The runaway Mazarinette

Roxelana goes to even more extraordinary lengths to protect her family, but even she would not be able to keep cracks from opening up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roxelana goes to even more extraordinary lengths to protect her family, but even she would not be able to keep cracks from opening up. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.08 Roxelana (3) A tale of two princes

Roxelana picks a fight with a rival and has another killed. She was playing for keeps.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roxelana picks a fight with a rival and has another killed. She was playing for keeps.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.07 Roxelana (2) From 'sold meat' to Sultana

Sold into slavery at a young age, Roxelana would tear up the rule book in the Imperial harem in Istanbul.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sold into slavery at a young age, Roxelana would tear up the rule book in the Imperial harem in Istanbul.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.06 Roxelana (1) Revolutionary monogamy

After losing her parents at a young age, Lady Nijo is sent to be the concubine of Emperor Go-Fukakusa. But if he expected her to knuckle under, he would be sorely disappointed.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing her parents at a young age, Lady Nijo is sent to be the concubine of Emperor Go-Fukakusa. But if he expected her to knuckle under, he would be sorely disappointed.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.05 Lady Nijo: The confessions of a concubine

As the Roman Republic entered its death spiral - Servilia would have to choose between her son and the man she loved.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Roman Republic entered its death spiral - Servilia would have to choose between her son and the man she loved. <a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.04 Servilia (2) The mother of an honourable man

The decline and fall of the Roman Republic is one of history's great epics - with a colourful cast of characters that have become household names. All of them men. All, except one.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The decline and fall of the Roman Republic is one of history's great epics - with a colourful cast of characters that have become household names. All of them men. All, except one.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.03 Servilia (1) Lover of Caesar

The teacher of Socrates and the lover of Pericles - Aspasia of Miletus came to Athens with nothing, but left quite a legacy. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The teacher of Socrates and the lover of Pericles - Aspasia of Miletus came to Athens with nothing, but left quite a legacy. <a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.02 Aspasia of Miletus: Notorious woman of Athens

In the fifth season of the Other Half Podcast, we are looking at Rulers' Mistresses: a cross-cultural story of extra-marital love and lust, bringing ten women, who so often existed in the shadows, into the light.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth season of the Other Half Podcast, we are looking at Rulers' Mistresses: a cross-cultural story of extra-marital love and lust, bringing ten women, who so often existed in the shadows, into the light.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theotherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/otherhalfpod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5.01 Rulers' Mistresses: History's Other Women

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

His narratives makes it seem like women are powerful ONLY in relationships to men. He also characterizes most of the women as easily led or naive even when there is really no solid historical evidence for it. I still like the podcast and think it’s interesting.

I’m only giving 3 stars because...

The Other Half is the best historical podcast I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. I highly recommend it. It is so well researched and the host’s storytelling is utterly captivating. You end up really caring for these women, their lives and their immortal places in history. Bravo!

This is the best history podcast ever!!!

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages

Livia Drusilla

Born into one of Rome's most noble families, Livia was married to a man below her station and who made terrible decisions - but she would soon catch the eye of the most powerful man in Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born into one of Rome's most noble families, Livia was married to a man below her station and who made terrible decisions - but she would soon catch the eye of the most powerful man in Rome. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

1.3 Livia Drusilla (1): The Whims of Fate

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

Introducing Prussia, Prince Fritz and the Princess Royal, Vicky. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

Queen Victoria was, until very recently, the longest reigning monarch in British history and a towering figure in the story of 19th century Europe. This is, very briefly, her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queen Victoria was, until very recently, the longest reigning monarch in British history and a towering figure in the story of 19th century Europe. This is, very briefly, her story. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.2 The Matriarch of Europe

Alix of Hesse

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become one of my patrons on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

By marrying Octavian, Livia had married a hugely powerful man - but he was not yet the Emperor. To win control of the Empire, he needed to vilify Antony and Cleopatra - and he used his wife and sister to do it.SHOWNOTESLivia Drusilla StatueEmpress Livia of Rome - Tutorial | Beauty Beacons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By marrying Octavian, Livia had married a hugely powerful man - but he was not yet the Emperor. To win control of the Empire, he needed to vilify Antony and Cleopatra - and he used his wife and sister to do it.SHOWNOTES<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/214624738464046178/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Livia Drusilla Statue</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6UUXzX66oY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empress Livia of Rome - Tutorial | Beauty Beacons</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

1.4 Livia Drusilla (2): The Anti-Cleopatra

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

Introducing the second season of The Other Half podcast. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

The daughters of Queen Victoria grew up at the height of the Victorian era - their granddaughters would be left to pick up the pieces. Today, we begin the second half of this season with Princess Sophia of Prussia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The daughters of Queen Victoria grew up at the height of the Victorian era - their granddaughters would be left to pick up the pieces. Today, we begin the second half of this season with Princess Sophia of Prussia Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.16 Sophia (1) Fulfilling the prophecy

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

A brief (well not really) telling of the lives of Victoria's other two daughters. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.15 Helena and Louise: The other daughters

In 1905, Gregory Rasputin was introduced to Alix and Nicky. Nothing would ever be the same afterwards.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1905, Gregory Rasputin was introduced to Alix and Nicky. Nothing would ever be the same afterwards.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alix settles into her position as Empress of Russia and has a bunch of kids. Unfortunately, she kept having daughters...<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.28 Alix of Hesse (3) A terrible Damoclean uncertainty

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 Nicky would have to take the throne, but that was not to be.Support the show on PatreonSHOWNOTESNicholas II's coronationThe Ivory Throne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a>SHOWNOTES<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZYIgJIUZw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nicholas II's coronation</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regalia_of_the_Russian_tsars#/media/File:Ivans_ivory_throne.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Ivory Throne</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

Livia was the first Empress of Rome, and few others would exert so much influence.Livia's full advice to Augustus. It is chapters 16-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Livia was the first Empress of Rome, and few others would exert so much influence.<a href="http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Cassius_Dio/55*.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Livia's full advice to Augustus. It is chapters 16-21</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

1.5 Livia Drusilla (3): Ulysses in a Petticoat

Missy is one of the most badass modern queens that you have never heard of. A woman who dominated a kingdom - a controversial figure whose life and legacy shaped the history of Balkans in the first half of the twentieth century.Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missy is one of the most badass modern queens that you have never heard of. A woman who dominated a kingdom - a controversial figure whose life and legacy shaped the history of Balkans in the first half of the twentieth century.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.33 Missy of Edinburgh (1) Quitting the Old Harbour

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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.<a href="https://patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.30 Alix of Hesse (5) Sister Alexandra

Amid much opposition and celebration, Vicky, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, married Prince Fritz of Prussia.Daguerreotype image of Vicky, Victoria and Albert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid much opposition and celebration, Vicky, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, married Prince Fritz of Prussia.<a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Queen_Victoria%2C_the_Prince_Consort_and_Victoria%2C_Princess_Royal_in_the_dress_they_wore_at_the_marriage_of_Princess_Royal.jpg/800px-Queen_Victoria%2C_the_Prince_Consort_and_Victoria%2C_Princess_Royal_in_the_dress_they_wore_at_the_marriage_of_Princess_Royal.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daguerreotype image of Vicky, Victoria and Albert</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.4 Vicky (2): Her Special Mission

In this third part of The Mothers of World War I, we are introduced to Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter and constant companion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this third part of The Mothers of World War I, we are introduced to Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter and constant companion. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.12 Beatrice (1): The Flower of the Flock

Augustus's reign was overshadowed by his inability to secure the succession and problems within his own family. Heir after heir fell by the wayside. But was there a snake in the grass?Audio credit: "What Shall We Do About Claudius" I, Claudius, BBC, 1976 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Augustus's reign was overshadowed by his inability to secure the succession and problems within his own family. Heir after heir fell by the wayside. But was there a snake in the grass?Audio credit: "What Shall We Do About Claudius" I, Claudius, BBC, 1976 Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

1.6 Livia Drusilla (4): Murderous Machiavellian Matriarch?

Valeria Messalina

Messalina became Empress of Rome after the assassination of Caligula and his family, and quickly secured her position by giving birth to a son. But she had rivals that needed to be moved on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Messalina became Empress of Rome after the assassination of Caligula and his family, and quickly secured her position by giving birth to a son. But she had rivals that needed to be moved on. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

Princes Alice was Queen Victoria’s most underrated child, whose influence both intended and not intended was every bit as important as that of Vicky and Bertie and she packed it into a sadly short life full of ambition, courage, tragedy and determination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Princes Alice was Queen Victoria’s most underrated child, whose influence both intended and not intended was every bit as important as that of Vicky and Bertie and she packed it into a sadly short life full of ambition, courage, tragedy and determination. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2.9 Alice (1) Her Father's Daughter

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up until now her life in Russia had been one of unimaginable luxury - but now, Ella decided to make a change.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/theotherhalfpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become one of my patrons on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

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