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Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women is a new podcast from HarperCollins, launched to coincide with the publication of this landmark work of scholarship and storytelling, from celebrated novelist and historian Philippa Gregory. Normal Women is a radical retelling of our nation’s story – not of the rise and fall of kings and the occasional queen – but of social and cultural change, powered by the determination, persistence and effectiveness of women– from 1066 to modern times. This is not another book or podcast about three or four well-known heroines; it is a story about millions of ...

The streets of wartime London are pitch black and the darkness offers cover to a murderer every bit as terrible as Jack the Ripper. During one awful week in February 1942 he viciously attacks women night after night. But the victims of the so-called Blackout Ripper are now all but forgotten. In this season of Bad Women, historian Hallie Rubenhold and criminologist Alice Fiennes share new details from the archives to tell the extraordinary and moving stories of the women who died and why their deaths were swept from view. And don't miss season one of Bad Women about a cold case like ...

Discover the captivating stories of remarkable women who shaped history from 500 BC to the mid-1800s. Each chapter offers a concise yet engaging overview of a womans life, highlighting her contributions and legacy. A fascinating exploration awaits! (Summary by Michele Eaton)

A history podcast that talks about cis and trans women who have resisted empire all over the world and through out time.

Warrior Women is a Royal Armouries audio series where we tell stories of women throughout history and explore what it really means to be a ‘warrior.’ We delve into the lives of complex characters, bust some myths and find out about the arms and armour these women would have used.This podcast was funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Thanks to National Lottery Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellersPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

A podcast dedicated to showcasing all manner of talented women throughout history. In each episode, hosts Ciarra and Jillian will use their professional expertise and impeccable comedic timing to take listeners on a contemporary, humorous retelling of one amazing woman’s story. "Women Did That" is sure to entertain and inspire people from all walks of life, all while cracking a few jokes along the way.

Discover the fascinating stories of women throughout history.

Welcome to Revolutionary Women where we work to inspire women of today to create and contribute to their own personal revolutions through the stories of the American and French Revolutions. Is it perfect history? Nope. We use sources available to everyone on the internet and tell the stories with our own personalities & opinions intertwined. Hosted by childhood friends who grew up surrounded by the patriarchal society and felt lost and turned to the forgotten stories of our ancestors and found inspiration. We hope you join us as we tell the stories of these truly revolutionary women RSSVERIFY

Dive into the inspiring life of Dr. Elsie Inglis, a Scottish physician and pioneering suffragist. Not only did she establish a maternity hospital in Edinburgh, generously offering free care to those who couldnt afford it, but she also played a pivotal role in Scotlands Womens Suffrage Movement. Her most renowned achievement was the creation of the Scottish Womens Hospitals for Foreign Service, an organization that sent all-female staffed field hospitals to war-torn regions during World War I. Join us as we illuminate the path of this remarkable woman, as told by Ciufi Galeazzi.

Battle Women, discovering the stories of women in or associated with battle throughout history and across the globe.

Ever pick up a history book and wonder where all the women were? Over half the world's population are female, so what have they been doing all this time? Well an awful lot as it happens! Join Laura as she delves into our rich and colourful past to tell stories of truly remarkable women through time. Stories which will uplift, empower and inspire.

These are...not optimistic times for most Americans. Across the world, the dangers of climate change and the terror of creeping authoritarianism present an increasing danger to all of us. After covering this degeneration for four years, Robert Evans went looking for hope. He found it in the unlikeliest of places: Northeast Syria, in a region known as Rojava that’s become host to a feminist, anti-authoritarian revolution.When you’ve heard about these folks in the mainstream media, they’re usually just described as the “Syrian Kurds”, and credited with beating ISIS. They did, in fact, ...

Remember in school, all those lessons about the men of the past? How they ruled, fought and built? Well, on Kickass Women of History we'll be learning about what they didn't teach us in school. We'll be exploring the lives of strong and incredible women from around the globe and from throughout human history. Our aim is to share diverse stories of women who made a difference - to their family, village, country or the whole world. That could be 5 years ago, or 5000. Each episode, we'll be joined by a different historian who'll be sharing the life of their history heroine.

Each fortnight, hosts Lauren and Alicia delve into a ‘deviant’ woman from history, fiction, mythology and the contemporary world: those who aren’t afraid to break the rules, to subvert the system, to explore, to seek and to challenge the status quo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A queer-led, actual-play podcast using Jason Morningstar's TTRPG "Night Witches." Join the brave soviet airwomen of the 588th as they fight fascists, fly rickety biplanes, survive World War Two and be hella gay while they do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the captivating narratives of some of the most distinguished figures in history, as Volume 3 of Great Men and Famous Women takes you through the lives of icons such as Alfred the Great, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, and queens Elizabeth and Isabella of Castile. This engaging collection of writings is the third installment in an eight-volume series. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

Embark on a journey through history with this compilation of pen and pencil sketches, revealing the lives of over 200 illustrious figures from the past. Volume 4 shines a spotlight on notable personalities including John Adams, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington, among others. Get to know these individuals beyond their fame and delve into their personal stories as unfiltered and raw as they come. - Summary by realisticspeakers

Dive into the fifth volume of our series, Great Men and Famous Women, where we explore the lives and legacies of remarkable workmen and legendary heroes who have left indelible marks in history. - Summary by Michele Eaton

Dive into this treasury of stories about some of the most influential men and women in history. This second volume out of eight uncovers the lives of renowned figures such as Marshal Turenne, Charles XII Of Sweden, John Duke Of Marlborough, Prince Eugene Of Savoy, General James Wolfe, and Frederick The Great. Discover their remarkable journeys, penned beautifully by Michele Eaton.