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The ExploressEmpress Theodora & Life for Women in the Byzantine EmpireIn 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 humble, and sometimes scandalous, background as an actress and courtesan to become the most powerful woman in Constantinople. After she marries Justinian and becomes his leading lady, she guides him to make sweeping changes that touch every part of life, and most especially the lives of vulnerable women. Join me and expert historian Dr. Hannah E...
2025-12-181h 02
The ExploressEmpress Taytu Betul & Life for Women in 19th-century EthiopiaIn this series, we're time traveling back to past empires to meet some of the woman who helped run them. Allow me to introduce you to Empress Taytu Betul, who wasn't afraid to storm battlefields, boss around her emperor husband, and tell certain colonial powers to go on home. Let's walk with Taytu on her extraordinary journey and find out what life was like for women during her reign. Ways to support The Exploress: Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including the video version of this conversation and special episodes you won't find anywhere else Grab a book b...
2025-11-2652 min
The ExploressWomen Who Ruled the World with Elizabeth NortonDr. Elizabeth Norton has returned! This time, she's taking us out of the Tudor period to take a more global look at queenship. Her new book 'When Women Ruled the World: 500 Years of Female Monarchy' explores the history of female monarchs across time and cultures. We dive into the challenges faced by women in power, the male relative problem, and some of the obstacles to their reigns. We'll meet Biblical queens like the infamous Jezebel, warrior queens from the Kingdom of Kush, the empresses of Japan you've probably never heard of. Grab your crown and scepter and let's go! W...
2025-11-1348 min
The ExploressThe Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie LaveauThere is a woman in the Old Quarter who can give you the world for a price. They say her followers gather deep in the bayou after dark. Some say she's got the governor in her pocket. Others say she eats babies, and that she learned her magic in the depths of the African jungle. They say her potions can heal you, and that her charms can kill you. How much of it is true? In this year's Halloween special, we are heading back to the 19th century to meet the infamous Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau...
2025-10-2733 min
The ExploressWomen's Medicine in the 19th Century (with a side of spice) with Adriana HerreraSeason 6, Episode 13. Welcome back to Exploress Book Club! Join me and Adriana Herrera, author of the historical romance novel A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke, as we time travel back to the 1890s Paris. Adriana will tell us all about putting women of color back into historical romance, women's medicine and reproductive rights in the 19th century, and the pioneering lady doctors who defied convention to offer life-changing care. This was such a fun conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! To find out more about Adriana's many excellent books, including the f...
2025-10-1347 min
The ExploressEmpress Nur Jahan & Life for Women in Mughal IndiaSeason 6, Episode 12. In this series, we're time traveling with three different empresses, exploring their reigns, their worlds, and what it might have been like to be them. First up, we're going to spend some time in the Mughal Empire of India to learn about the adventurous and powerful empress Nur Jahan. From tiger hunting in the Bengali wildness to court life in the imperial harem, this ruling empress rode war elephants and weilded political authority like nobody's business. We're lucky to have a Mughal expert with us for the journey: Ruby Lal, the author of Empress: The...
2025-09-2551 min
The ExploressHeroines of the Harlem Renaissance with Victoria Christopher MurraySeason 6, Episode 11. Welcome back to Exploress Book Club! Join me in talking to Victoria Christopher Murray, author of the historical fiction novel Harlem Rhapsody, as she talks about the unsung heroine of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, Jessie Redmon Faucet. In this conversation, Victoria dives into what life was like for Black women in 1920s Harlem. She'll tell us more about the women of the Harlem Renaissance, especially the part Jessie played in the artistic movement that championed Black lives and voices (and the ways in which the men around her sidelined her incredible work). To find out mo...
2025-08-0537 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 5: Shield Maidens and SorceressesSeason 6, Episode 10. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. In this episode, we're exploring one of our favorite Viking archetypes - the shield maiden, or shield maid. Were there really axe-weilding, braid rocking warriors who went on raids alongside the men? We'll examine the Norse myth about the Valkyries, then dive into what archaeologists have to tell us about the fighting women of the Viking age. We'll also talk about the mysterious sorceresses known as volva, and the power these religious practioners wielded in Viking society. Our experts...
2025-07-2348 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 4: Weavers, Traders, Raiders, and SlavesSeason 6, Episode 9. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. In this episode, we're going to talk about one of a lady's most involved and important tasks: weaving. The Viking Age wouldn't have been possible without the sails and clothes Norse ladies made. We'll also talk about the work women did in the realm of trade, learn a bit about the dreaded Viking raid, and look at what life was like for some of the women the Vikings conquered. Our experts for this series are Eleanor Barraclough, a broadcaster...
2025-07-0938 min
The ExploressLesbian Fashion History with Eleanor MedhurstSeason 6, Episode 8. Happy Pride Month! Join me and Eleanor Medhurst to discuss her book 'Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion,' which explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and politics within lesbian communities throughout history. We'll talk about historical figures like the slightly messy Queen Christina of Denmark and the queer-coded songs of 1920s jazz singer Ma Rainey. We'll also dive into the impact of social class on lesbian fashion choices, and the role of fashion in the suffragette movement and the activism of groups like the Lavender Menace. I learned so much from Eleanor and hope you do t...
2025-06-2341 min
The ExploressThe Wild Times of Julie D'AubignySeason 6, Episode 7. If you were living in Paris in the late 1600s and happened to pick up a newspaper, you might have read about the latest exploits of a beautiful and talented opera singer. She was famed for her many on-stage talents. But it was her behavior off-stage that made her notorious. And she wasn't one to shrink away from drama. As this queer woman, known for crossdressing, illegal dueling, and her many affairs would one day say: "I am made for perils, as well as for tenderness." In honor of Pride Month, let's travel back to France and t...
2025-06-1622 min
The ExploressLadies Who Sleuth in Regency England with Alison GoodmanSeason 6, Episode 6. Welcome to Exploress Book Club! Join me in talking to Alison Goodman, author of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies, as she tells us what life was really like for the ladies in Regency England. Alison has done a LOT of research into this period, and she has a lot to tell us about the agency (or lack thereof) of women during this period and the societal expectations they faced. This conversation delves into the complexities of women's lives in Regency England, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the darker realities of the time. We'll talk a...
2025-05-201h 10
The Exploress1,001 Nights with Al-KhayzuranSeason 6, Episode 5. One Thousand and One Nights – the famed collection of stories in which the vizier's daughter, Scheherazade, agrees to wed a paranoid king who marries a new bride each night only to kill her in the morning. To delay her execution, Scheherazade starts to tell the king a different story every evening, but makes sure to leave it unfinished at sunrise so he'll keep her alive for another day in order to hear the end. She weaves tales for 1,001 nights, until the king is cured of his paranoia, and he stops marrying and killing innocent women. The book is...
2025-05-0723 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 3: The Daily GrindSeason 6, Episode 4. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. In this episode, we're going to spend a day with your average Norse woman. We'll find out everything from what we're sleeping on, what sorts of chores we're doing, what we're wearing and eating, what our houses are like, where we're going to the bathroom, and so much more. Our experts for this series are Eleanor Barraclough, a broadcaster and author whose latest book studies the physical remains the Vikings left us, and Nancy Marie Brown, who has been...
2025-04-2243 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 2: Relationships, Marriage, and PowerSeason 6, Episode 3. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. In this episode, we're going to find out more about what the Vikings looked for in their ladies: what traits did the ideal Norse woman possess, according to the Sagas? We'll also explore courtship and marriage: Norse runic love notes, fathers as marriage brokers, and some amorous adventures (with a side of contraception). Bonus: we'll meet some of the Saga's most impressive queens, from the impressive Åsa Haraldsdottir to the drama queen Olga of Kiev. Our experts for this s...
2025-04-0745 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 1: Finding the NorseSeason 6, Episode 2. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. Let's start by talking about our sources: how do we know what we know about the Vikings? We'll explore our written sources, runes, and archeological material, as well as the biases male writers and scholars have brought to the study of women in this age. We'll find out who the Norse where - the time period we're dealing with, societal structure, law and order - and bust some myths about women in the Viking Age. Our experts for this...
2025-03-2042 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the Viking Age: The Goddess FreyjaSeason 6, Episode 1. In this series, we're going to explore what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. But first, let's meet Freyja, a powerful Nordic goddess, who will introduce us to the Viking religious pantheon. We'll hear some of her more famous stories and learn about her links to magic, fertility, sexuality, war, and death. She's quite the lady! CW: this one's clean in terms of language, but there are several references to sexy time. Ways to support The Exploress: Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about...
2025-03-0615 min
The ExploressLove and War in Ancient Rome with Jenny WilliamsonSeason 6, Episode 1 - It's Exploress Book Club time! Join me for this excellent chat with Jenny Williamson, one half of the podcast Ancient History Fangirl, about her debut steamy ancient Roman romantasy novel, Enemy of My Dreams. We'll discuss her inspiration, how much of the true ancient past made it into her fictional novel, some of the real ancient Roman imperial women who inspired her, and why she loves Alaric of the Goths. You can find out more about Jenny and her book right here. Listen to Ancient History Fangirl wherever you get your podcasts. If you l...
2025-02-2641 min
The ExploressThe History of the BikiniSeason 5, Episode 7. Today we'll be tracing the history of women's bathing suits from the 1700s to the 1960s. We'll look at how swimwear fashion evolved from the drab bathing gowns and modest bloomer suits to the sporty one piece swimsuit and the scandalous bikini. We'll learn how some old-timey swimsuits could literally kill you, or possibly just get you arrested, how swimming became an acceptably "feminine" fitness option for girls, and how Annette Kellerman, the famed competitive swimmer, aquatic entertainer, and millionaire movie star mermaid, made swimming sexy. I have a book coming out in August! FYREBIRDS...
2024-07-1236 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, 4: Off to Battle with Samurai Warrior WomenSeason 5, Episode 6. In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.) In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read along with me f...
2024-06-2440 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part 3: Fashion & Fun with the Glamorous GeishaSeason 5, Episode 5. In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.) In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read along with me f...
2024-06-0655 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part 2: Home, Duty, Marriage, and TeaSeason 5, Episode 4. In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.) In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read alo...
2024-05-2250 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part 1: Welcome to the Edo EraSeason 5, Episode 3. In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.) In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read alo...
2024-05-0834 min
The ExploressThe Crusader Queens, Part 2Season 5, Episode 2. Once upon a time, back in the Middle Ages, four sisters would come to shape the Crusader States called Outremer. One would rebel (several times) against their father; another would come to rule more or less in her own right. All would see a healthy heaping of conflict while living in a chaotic time and place. In Part 2, we'll rejoin our royal sisters as they weather scandal, trial by combat, suspicious deaths, and rebellious sons. For show notes for this episode, go to The Exploress website. (If you're dying for a full transcript of the e...
2024-04-2229 min
The ExploressThe Crusader Queens, Part 1Season 5, Episode 1. Once upon a time, back in the Middle Ages, four sisters would come to shape the Crusader States called Outremer. One would rebel (several times) against their father; another would come to rule more or less in her own right. All would see a healthy heaping of conflict while living in a chaotic time and place. In Part 1, we'll explore the many roles women played in the Crusades, and we will meet our leading ladies - Alice, Yvette, Hodierna, and Melisende - the daughters of the second Crusader King of Jerusalem. For show notes for t...
2024-04-0836 min
Pub DatesMake Me Your VillainIn which we talk about our books' villains: how we crafted them, what makes them tick, and what trouble they MIGHT be causing in our sequels (but, you know, no spoilers). For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Pub Dates newsletter. Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a co...
2024-04-0447 minPub DatesBook RecommendationsIt's that time again where we tell you all about some of the books we've been reading and defy you not to want to pick them up ASAP. For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Pub Dates newsletter. Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a copy (prices are in Aus...
2024-03-2038 min
The ExploressQueens with Swords: Teuta, Amanirenas, and Mavia (Mawiyya)There's something stirring about a warrior woman: one who refuses to bow down to the forces against her, no matter how vast they may be. And when they win out? Even better. Let's talk about three sword-wielding females who went up against the Romans, terrifying all who looked on: Teuta, Amanirenas, and Mavia (Mawiyya). Want more Exploress bonus episodes? I post them regularly over on Patreon. You'll find show notes for this episode at my Exploress website. You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at the Exploress shop.
2024-03-1819 min
The ExploressThe Black Female Entertainers of the 1920sSeason 4, Episode 16. In this last episode of Season 4, we're going to find out more about the Black female entertainers who lit up the stages of 1920s America: who they were, the (many) struggles they faced, and all the ways they absolutely slayed. We'll meet blues singers like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, and Mamie Smith, as well as dancers like Josephine Baker. (Content warning: brief discussion of lynching). Want more Exploress while the main feed takes a brief hiatus? I'll be regularly posting bonus episodes over on Patreon. You'll find show notes for this episode at my...
2024-02-2946 min
The ExploressThe Female Movie Stars of 1920s HollywoodSeason 4, Episode 15. Mary Pickford. Clara Bow. Gloria Swanson. Joan Crawford. Greta Garbo. Let's travel back in time to learn more about the legendary female movie stars behind the most popular silent films of the 1920s. We'll discuss the controlling Hollywood studio machine, glamorous movie palaces, obsessive fandoms, the Max Factor makeup brand, the dark side of celebrity and fame, the flapper and the vamp archetypes, and of course, the rise of the It Girl. You can buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at the Exploress shop. Also, did you know: I've got a novel out! N...
2024-02-0852 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 4: A Friday NightSeason 4, Episode 13. Last time, we found out what stay-at-home wife life was like in the 1920s. Now we're going to go out on the town. Let's explore all the fun we were getting up to: dancing, nightclubs, amusement parks, swimming, and girls in automobiles. We'll even dive into the world on 1920s dating. You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at the Exploress shop. Also, did you know: I've got a novel out! NIGHTBIRDS is a 1920s-tinted fantasy about girls who will gift their magic with a kiss...for a price. I think y...
2023-12-1844 min
The ExploressThe Lady Killers of 1920s ChicagoSeason 4, Episode 12. Settle in for a tale of passion, jealousy, corruption, and the lady killers who entranced 1920s America. Grab your gun, your best fur coat, and a flask of bootleg gin. Let's go traveling. You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at the Exploress shop. Also, did you know I've got a novel out? NIGHTBIRDS is a 1920s-tinted fantasy about girls who will gift their magic with a kiss...for a price. I think you might like it. You'll find show notes for this episode at my Exploress website. If yo...
2023-12-0346 min
The ExploressWriting the Women of Pompeii: Elodie Harper Interview, Part 2Remember back in 2021 when the amazing Elodie Harper told us all about the sex workers of ancient Rome, and also her novel The Wolf Den? She's back to talk to us about The Temple of Fortuna, the epic conclusion to her immersive trilogy about a woman just trying to survive in ancient Pompeii. Join us as we talk about courtesans, an ancient queen, female gladiators, and what it might have been like to survive the eruption of Vesuvius. Warning: we WILL be spoiling some aspects of the first two books in the series, so make sure you've read them...
2023-11-1553 min
The ExploressGiulia Tofana, Italy's Poison QueenI hope you enjoy this spooky minisode bonus from the dark days of 2020! Let's meet one of history's most prolific female poisoners. You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at the Exploress shop. Also, did you know: I've got a novel out! NIGHTBIRDS is a 1920s-tinted fantasy about girls who will gift their magic with a kiss...for a price. I think you might like it. You'll find show notes for this episode at my Exploress website. If you want to support the show, you can do so over on Patreon.
2023-11-0218 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 3: A Thursday at HomeSeason 4, Episode 11. Last time, we headed to the office as 1920s working women; now let's give the stay-at-home wife life a spin. Grab your brand new vaccuum and your fave home economics book: let's go traveling. You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at the Exploress shop. Also, did you know: I've got a novel out! NIGHTBIRDS is a 1920s-tinted fantasy about girls who will gift their magic with a kiss...for a price. I think you might like it. You'll find show notes for this episode at my Exploress website. I...
2023-10-1736 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 2: A Wednesday at WorkSeason 4, Episode 10. It's time to grab our sensible heels and head to the office to find out about a woman's work in the 1920s. Let's find out about college life, then dive into some of our trials, triumphs, and tribulations in the workplace. Nothing's going to hold us down! Let's go traveling. You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at my Printable shop. Also: I've got a novel out! NIGHTBIRDS is a 1920s-tinted fantasy about girls who will gift their magic with a kiss...for a price. I think you might like it.
2023-10-0242 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 1: A Summer SaturdaySeason 4, Episode 9. Rise and shine! It's time to get up and start our day in the life of a 1920s American gal. Let's find out some things about life in the period, from what we're wearing on a casual Saturday to what we're eating for breakfast, where we're getting our food from, and (of course) how we're dealing with that time of the month. Pull up your stockings and turn up that radio. Let's go traveling. I've finally got Exploress merch back up and running! You can now buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at...
2023-09-1541 min
The Bella Femme PodcastWhy Do We Care So Much About Women's Body Hair? History And Lots Of Hairy OpinionsAre you tired of the pressure to shave? I don't know about you, but we're tired of feeling like we have to shave from the eyelashes down to be considered "beautiful".
Join us for a (not at all) serious discussion about the our feelings on - and the history of - women's body hair. We don't care about YOUR body hair, but we definitely care.
So whether you're a shaver, a waxer, or a proud bush wagger, this episode is for you!
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2023-09-1237 min
The ExploressUnsinkable: The Women Aboard the TitanicIn this bonus episode, let's revisit the tragic story the Titanic, but focus on the women aboard. Who were they? What was it like, to ride on this infamous luxury liner? What did they see and feel, that fateful night? As always, you'll find show notes for this episode, includng images and a list of my research sources, at my Exploress website. If you want to support the show, you can do so over on Patreon.
2023-07-071h 11
The ExploressThe Exploress: NIGHTBIRDS EditionI am thrilled to share a juicy snippet of the NIGHTBIRDS audiobook with you, listeners! Please enjoy the prologue and first chapter, brought to life by the incredibly talented Saskia Maarleveld. You can buy the full audiobook wherever they're sold. My novel, NIGHTBIRDS, comes out TODAY! It is a 1920s-tinted YA Fantasy about a world with a prohibition on magic, and a group of girls called Nightbirds who will gift you their rare magic with a kiss - for a price. It's full of flapper-inspired dresses, magical cocktails, illicit speakeasies, nods to women's history, and of course...
2023-02-2757 min
The ExploressThe 1920s, But Make It Fiction with Amie KaufmanSeason 4, Episode 3. I'm thrilled to be in conversation with Amie Kaufman, fellow author, friend, and co-host of my other podcast, Pub Dates, about taking inspiration from history and weaving it into fantasical worlds. Her novel, The Isles of the Gods, and my own both take certain aspects of the 1920s and use them as springboards into fictional exploration, but we've used our sources in very different ways. This is such a fun conversation about writing and our love of history; if you've ever wanted a more up-close-and-personal catchup with The Exploress, this one's for you. If you...
2023-02-261h 01Pub DatesClass Excursion: Let's Go (Time) TravelingDon’t miss the bus - or the trolley car? - because we’re taking you to the 1920s! Over on her other podcast, The Exploress, Kate’s just started diving into a whole season on the period. We’re dropping that episode into the Pub Dates feed so you can hear all about it – and look forward to visiting the nightclubs and enjoying the '20s-era fashion in our books. Don't forget, there's still time to claim exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds if you preorder: you'll find all the details at Kate's website. You'll also...
2023-02-211h 04
The ExploressRe-Release: The Women's Suffrage Movement & American Voting Rights (The 2023 Edition)Season 4, Episode 1. Let's time travel back to the 1920s! But first, we're going to revisit a vintage Exploress episode that explores something momentous that happened in the year 1920, when American women finally won the right to vote. You can pre-order my novel, NIGHTBIRDS, wherever print, ebook, or audiobooks are sold! If you do, make sure to claim the exclusive Nightbirds pin by February 27th. If you order from One More Page Books, you'll get your copy signed and personalized AND get some special character cards as well. To find out more about it, have a listen to...
2023-02-131h 00
rootboundepisode 054: Sphagnum Moss and American SycamoreFirst some spore talk. Then Sarah talks about the role moss in combatting climate change. Steve talks about some really big trees. Finally, Steve talks about climate change some more.Show Notes!This video explains moss reproduction way better than I didSphagnum Moss WikipediaWhat is Peat - International Peatland SocietyPeatlands and Climate ChangeWhat are ‘zombie fires’ and are they becoming more common?Blood Magic: A History of Menstruation - The Exploress PodcastTangled history of the European uses of Sphagnum moss and sphagnolRed Rock Wild...
2023-01-1040 min
The ExploressEducation in Tudor England with Queen Katherine ParrSeason 3, Episode 27. Survived. Join Henry VIII's sixth and final queen, Katherine Parr, as we explore what education looked like for women in Tudor England. We'll discover where girls studied, what subjects they learned, and how many of them could read and write. We'll also learn about the extraordinary life of Katherine Parr, and how she became the wife that survived by leveraging her education. She became the first Queen of England to publish her own book, educated her step-daughter (the future Queen Elizabeth I), promoted religious reform, made reading the most popular pastime for upper class Tudor women, and...
2022-12-2052 min
The ExploressSex in Tudor England with Queen Catherine HowardSeason 3, Episode 26. In this episode, Queen Catherine Howard is going to be our guide as we explore all things sex for Tudor women. We'll walk through the era's expectations and understanding of a woman's virtue, how a lady might keep from getting pregnant should she choose to risk her reputation, and what happens if a woman gets pregnant out of wedlock. It's bound to be steamy, and…let's be honest…possibly dire. For this episode's show notes, including a transcript and tons of images, go to The Exploress website. To support the show, become a patron. To find...
2022-11-271h 02
The ExploressMagic, Poison, and Sex in the French Court of King Louis XIVSeason 3, Episode 25. What connects a sorceress, a murderess, a mistress and a French king? Let's find out in this special Halloween bonus. For this episode's show notes, including a transcript and tons of images, go to The Exploress website. To support the show, become a patron. To find out more about Elizabeton Norton's fanstastic work, check out her website.
2022-10-1830 min
The ExploressWWII Code Girls with Ellie MarneySeason 3, Episode 24. Murder, mystery, and WWII code girls: oh my! Join me as I chat with Ellie Marney, the New York Times bestselling author of the new YA historical novel The Killing Code. Atmospheric, compulsive, and deliciously dark, it's the perfect book to kick off the spooky season, and it'll introduce you to a slice of women's history you might not know that much about. Ellie joined me to talk about the real-life female codebreakers who inspired her novel, as well as life for women in wartime D.C. in the 1940s. To find out more about El...
2022-10-041h 03
The ExploressCourtship in Tudor England with Queen Anne of ClevesSeason 3, Episode 23. Like most royal women, Anne of Cleves - English king Henry VIII's fourth wife - didn't have much choice when it came to whom she married. It was considered her "duty" to honor the needs of her family and her kingdom over whatever her own might be. But what about everyone else - the non-royals? Did they get to pursue their hearts more freely? Let's take a walk with Anne of Cleves, who'll show us more about what love, courtship, and marriage looked like for women in Tudor England. For this episode's show notes, including a...
2022-09-2055 min
The ExploressTudor Ladies in Waiting: Interview with Sylvia Barbara SobertonSeason 3, Episode 22. Join me as I sit down with author Sylvia Barbara Soberton to talk about a Tudor queen's ladies-in-waiting: who they were, what they did, and what kind of impact they had on the women they served and the court at large. As always, there are lots of ways to support the Exploress: tell a friend about the show, leave a review wherever you listen, become a patron, or have a browse over on my website. For more on Sylvia's book and her other work, check out her website.
2022-09-0248 min
The ExploressChildbirth in Tudor England with Queen Jane SeymourSeason 3, Episode 21. English King Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, will take us on a journey through one of the most important jobs and greatest perils women faced in Tudor England: fertility and childbirth. We will explore getting pregnant, staying pregnant, and getting through the delivery ordeal in (we hope) one piece. For this episode's show notes, including a transcript and tons of images, go to The Exploress website. To support the show, and get bonus Tudor content, become a patron. To find out more about Elizabeth Norton's fanstastic work, check out her website.
2022-08-0854 minThe ExploressReimagining Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn for The King's Wife Musical: Interview with Jennifer KranzSeason 3, Episode 19. I had the privilege of interviewing Jennifer Kranz, the producer of The King's Wife, a musical that reimagines the relationship between Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. Come behind the scenes with me on this still-developing musical, which gives us a heartfelt, feminist version of the story of two of Tudor England's most infamous queens, and find out what it takes to make a show about women in history. Make sure you listen through to the end to hear one of show's beautiful songs, "I Know You." To find out more about The King's Wife...
2022-07-0849 minThe ExploressAll Things Anne Boleyn: Interview with Natalie GrueningerSeason 3, Episode 18. I enjoyed my chat with our special guest from Fashion with Anne Boleyn so much that I've decided to publish it in full. Natalie gives us such an interesting glimpse into what life was like for Anne Boleyn at the Tudor court, and into her ultimate downfall. So let's dive in. Find out more about Natalie's work and her upcoming book at her website, or On The Tudor Trail. Make sure to listen to Talking Tudors, too! You can find show notes, images and transcripts for all my episodes on Tudor times at The Exploress...
2022-06-241h 20
The ExploressFashion in Tudor England with Queen Anne BoleynSeason 3, Episode 17. Let English king Henry VIII's most fabulously fashionable queen, Anne Boleyn, be your guide as we glide through the halls of the Tudor court exploring why fashion was so important in Tudor England, especially for female members of the royal family, and how women used dress to achieve some of their most important aims. We will cover Tudor headgear, jewelry, textiles, symbolism, and more. For this episode's show notes, including a transcript and tons of images, go to The Exploress website. To support the show, become a patron.
2022-06-0954 min
Ancient History FangirlAbortion Rights Takeover: Bathroom Business (With Kate the Exploress)This episode is part of our abortion rights takeover. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled series on gender rebels on June 2.In this re-release, Kate from the Exploress podcast joined us to discuss the intimate lives of sex workers in ancient Greece and Rome--including methods of contraception and abortion. Pliny the Elder interviewed sex workers to get the lowdown on how they dealt with unwanted pregnancies (but we suspect the ladies were having him on).Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirl Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-05-171h 08
The ExploressReligion in Tudor England with Queen Catherine of Aragon, Part 2Season 3, Episode 16. Religion lives at the heart of Catherine of Aragon's story, and at the center of Tudor life. Let's continue our journey with our queen as she finds herself faced with a divorce crisis and the English Reformation. How will it change things for women in England? And how will Catherine of Aragon use her moral authority to fight for what she knows to be true? For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources, music/voiceover credits and more, go to my website. To explore the treasure trove of bonus materials, check out The E...
2022-03-3036 min
The ExploressReligion in Tudor England with Queen Catherine of Aragon, Part 1Season 3, Episode 15. Religion lives at the heart of Catherine of Aragon's story, and at the center of Tudor life. Let's walk beside this regal queen and find out what role it played in her life and tumultuous times. These episodes aren't going to be straight birth-to-death biographies. Instead, the six wives of Henry VIII are going to be our guides as we dive into different aspects of womanhood in the Tudor era. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources, music/voiceover credits and more, go to my website. To explore the treasure trove of bo...
2022-03-1833 min
Did That Really Happen?The Great RaceThis week we're traveling back to the late nineteenth (?) or early twentieth (?) century with Blake Edwards' The Great Race! Join us as we get into bad fencing, parachutes, suffragists, car races, songs about domestic violence, and more! Sources: Parachutes: "First Parachute Jump is Made Over Paris," History.com, available at https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-first-parachutist Jimmy Stamp, "An Early History of the Parachute," Smithsonian Magazine, available at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/an-early-history-of-the-parachute-951312/ Suffragists: Krista Cowman, "Doing Something Silly: The Uses of Humour by the Women's Social and Political Union, 1903...
2022-01-241h 00Ancient History FangirlBathroom Business (With Kate the Exploress)How did sex workers in ancient Greece and Rome manage their periods? What were the most popular fashions for pubic hair? What underwear was everyone wearing? And how did sex workers handle contraception and unwanted pregnancies?In this episode, we team up with Kate the Exploress to delve into the most intimate aspects of daily life for sex workers in ancient Greece and Rome, including the most powerful sex magic of all: the blood magic of periods.Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirl Learn more about your ad...
2021-12-021h 08
The ExploressWomen and Witch Hunts in Scotland and EnglandSeason 3, Episode 11. Between 1450 and 1750, some 100,000 Europeans were tried for witchcraft, and some of the most intense periods of witchy panic took place in Scotland and England. Most, but not all, of these so-called witches were women. During this special Halloween episode, we'll be tracing the history of witch hunts, and talking about why King James VI was so fanatical about killing witches. We'll learn about the Malleus Maleficarum (or the veritable Guide to Witch Hunting), and discover how to "spot" a witch. We'll learn what types of women were in danger of being accused of witchcraft, why people thought...
2021-10-3047 min
The ExploressRe-Release: A History of Women & PoisonSeason 3, Episode 10. This is one of my earliest Halloween-inspired bonus episodes, finessed and remastered, to get you warmed up for our Tudor-era Halloween special next week. It will take us from the ancient world into the Tudor and Victorian eras and beyond, exploring that age-old link between women and poison. It's a perfect companion to the spooky season! And it'll teach us some bizarre and fascinating things about the Tudor monarchs' paranoia about poison. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. To explore the treasure trove of bonus...
2021-10-1840 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 9: Feast & FunSeason 3, Episode 9. We Tudor ladies have done a lot of work in this series. So let's prepare a meal, then take our place at the table and enjoy it. We'll find out what kinds of food we might be enjoying, how to make sure we mind our manners while feasting, and find out what kinds of things we do for fun in Tudor times. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles. To find out more about...
2021-10-1133 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 8: Women of BusinessSeason 3, Episode 8. We've talked a lot about the kinds of work Tudor women were doing inside of the domestic sphere. But what about out in the wider world? Let's see what professions were open to the ladies, talk about their rights under the law, and what kinds of punishments they might have encountered if they colored outside of society's strictly drawn lines. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles. To find out more about our excellent...
2021-10-0421 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 7: A Woman's Work, ContinuedSeason 3, Episode 7. In our last episode, we found out just how much work we ladies have to do in Tudor England. Now...well...we're going to work some more. Grab your linen basket and a sturdy accounts ledger, and let's explore how Tudors are doing their laundry, tending to the sick in their households, and more. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles. To find out more about our excellent guest Ruth Goodman, check out her...
2021-09-2716 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 6: A Woman's Work is Never DoneSeason 3, Episode 6. Women in Tudor England had a LOT to do on the day to day. Let's dive into what kinds of tasks she would typically be getting into, from cleaning to dairying, and making two huge staples of our diet: bread and ale. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles. To find out more about our excellent guest Ruth Goodman, check out her website. To hear my full interview with Ruth and other exclusive bonus...
2021-09-2020 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 5: Let's Get DressedSeason 3, Episode 5. What the Tudor woman wears, and particularly what type of fabrics, will depend a lot on her level of wealth and social station, but they're all wearing the same basic layers. Let's explore those layers, as well as other clothes-related gems: why we design our clothing to come in many pieces, the origin of the word 'spinster', and why we have such a large number of straight pins. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John...
2021-09-1323 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 4: Getting CleanSeason 3, Episode 4. Before we get dressed in Tudor England, we've got some cleaning of our bodies to do. What DOES a Tudor lady smell like? Let's go traveling. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles. To find out more about Ruth Goodman and read all about her books, check out her website. To hear my full interview with Ruth and other exclusive bonus goodies, check out The Exploress Patreon. If you'd like a beautiful (and accurate) t...
2021-09-0616 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 3: Of Godliness and PriviesSeason 3, Episode 3. In part 2, we got out of bed and explored our Tudor cottage a little. Now it's time to get right with God and find a place to have our morning pee. How are we going to the bathroom in Tudor England? And what're we doing about menstruation? Let's find out. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles, while the choral music comes from The Tudor Consort. To find out more about Ruth Goodman and...
2021-08-3011 min
The ExploressA Lady's Life in Tudor England, Part 2: Rise and ShineSeason 3, Episode 2. Last time, we got some context about where we're time traveling back to. Now we'll open our eyes on Tudor England and get going with our day. For show notes, suggested reading, a list of my sources and more, go to my website. The era-appropriate guitar music in this episode comes courtesy of John Sayles. To find out more about our excellent guest Ruth Goodman, check out her website. To hear my full interview with Ruth and other exclusive bonus goodies, check out The Exploress Patreon. If you'd like a beautiful (and accurate) timeline of l...
2021-08-2315 min
weibs:bilder - von bitches & queens#5 Eine antike Telenovela // Arsinoe II.Unsere heutige Protagonistin ist zwar definitiv eine Queen – der Weg dahin ist aber steinig, abenteuerlich und voller Tabubrüche. Um sie kennenzulernen reisen wir weit zurück vor die Zeitwende und besuchen den altorientalischen und noch ganz freshen hellenistischen Kulturraum.
Willkommen also in der antiken Telenovela rund um Arsinoe II ...
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- The Exploress: Arsinoë II. Queenmaker of Ptolemaic Egypt https://www.theexploresspodcast.com/episodes/arsinoe
- Stuff you missed in history class: Arsinoe II, Ptolemaic Queen https://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/arsinoe-ii-ptolemaic-queen-79987830/
- Ägyptens große Königi...
2021-05-3151 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingResearching for Historical Novels with Ryan GraudinWhile you’re waiting for us to bring you Season Two, I wanted to share another bonus episode, with some really inspiring advice about researching for historical novels from one of my favourite writers, Ryan Graudin. She’s the award-winning author of a stack of novels, including my favourites, Wolf by Wolf and Invictus, two of my go-to book recommendations whenever anyone asks for a read they won’t be able to put down. In fact, I love Ryan’s writing so much that we wrote a book together—it came out earlier this year. You can find Ryan o...
2021-03-2711 min
Coffee & Cocktails® PodcastBonus Episode: Queen Elizabeth's time of the month: Women's issues through the agesWell...this was a fun, and a drastic change from the daily humdrum of my THIRD lockdown in less than a year. So, if you're looking for some fun banter about 'women's things', history, and folklore then I highly suggest you nuzzle up to this bonus episode with the fabulous (and hilarious), Kate J. Armstrong, host of 'The Exploress' podcast. And don't worry, there's nothing we've mentioned here that you haven't thought about already...
For a copy of Kate's transcript on 'The Powerful and Mysterious History of Periods', head on over to our website: https://coffeeandcocktailspodcast.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/new-bonus-episode-now-available-on-the-history-you-guessed-it-of-periods/
You...
2021-03-1954 min
History of Sex » EpisodesThe History of Bras, Feat. The ExploressFrom the practical sports bra to Victoria’s secret to Lady Gaga’s fire-spitting pyro bra, the brassiere has become a cornerstone of modern women’s wear. But where did these little lovelies come from? Here to tell you the story is Kate of The Exploress.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg. Research, writing, editing, and production by B. T. Newberg. Logo Design by Rachel Westhoff. Animation by Maxeem Konrardy. Additional credits, references, and more at www.historyofsexpod.com.
2021-03-0100 min
The History of SexThe History of Bras, Feat. The ExploressFrom the practical sports bra to Victoria’s secret to Lady Gaga’s fire-spitting pyro bra, the brassiere has become a cornerstone of modern women’s wear. But where did these little lovelies come from? Here to tell you the story is Kate of The Exploress.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg. Research, writing, editing, and production by B. T. Newberg. Logo Design by Rachel Westhoff. Animation by Maxeem Konrardy. Additional credits, references, and more at www.historyofsexpod.com.
2021-03-0132 minThe History of SexThe History of Bras, Feat. The ExploressFrom the practical sports bra to Victoria’s secret to Lady Gaga’s fire-spitting pyro bra, the brassiere has become a cornerstone of modern women’s wear. But where did these little lovelies come from? Here to tell you the story is Kate of The Exploress.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg. Research, writing, editing, and production by B. T. Newberg. Logo Design by Rachel Westhoff. Animation by Maxeem Konrardy. Additional credits, references, and more at www.historyofsexpod.com.
2021-03-0100 min
Friends in Your EarsJennifer Fink and Kelly ReynoldsLet’s join Jennifer, Kelly, and Kathy and record a podcast about a topic you have strong feelings about and no one has ever tackled, support our indie podcasting friends and invoke a genie with our determination during the FIYE bonus.
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Kathy Campbell with Jennifer Fink and Kelly Reynolds
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Tell Me About Yourself
Jennifer Fink
2021-02-1234 min
EUROPHILEEpisode 17 - Greece - Sex and Beauty in Ancient TimesCoucou everyone!
Let's talk about sex, babyyyy! This week, Catherine tells Kate all about sex, relationships, and beauty standards in Ancient Greece. While very freeing in some ways, there were also plenty of rules and caveats - especially when it came to women and the age of consent (are we surprised??). Then Kate tells Cat and the Isle of Lesbos and the infamous Poetess - Sappho. That's hot.
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Sex in Ancient Greece Sources:
'Sex and the Constitution': the Ancient Greeks
What Sex...
2021-02-0444 minTruer WordsEllie CypherEllie can be found on Twitter @Cypher_ec and Instagram @cypher_ec. Her website is elliecypher.com. Mentioned in this Episode: VCFA WCYA Virtual Residency Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai Pretend It’s a City The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow The Wilds The Revenant - book & movie Frozen True Grit - book & two movies V.E. Schwab Hadestown Alpacas! Samwise Gamgee’s pony MOMA When Breath Beco...
2021-01-1858 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingWriting Suspense with Ellie MarneyEllie Marney is an Aussie crime author with a huge and loyal following – I count myself as one of her fans. She’s so smart, and so meticulous with her work. She’s gone behind the scenes at Westminster Mortuary in London, interviewed forensics experts from around the world to get her stories right, and lived all over the world too. She definitely knows how to kill you so well you won’t even notice, but she’s far too nice to do it. Her latest young adult novel is called None Shall Sleep – if you like true crime podcasts, if...
2020-12-2310 minCoffee & Cocktails® PodcastEpisode 23: Inspiring Women: Kate J. Armstrong of The Exploress PodcastLast Saturday I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the top female podcasters (to my mind) in the industry: Kate J. Armstrong, host and founder of 'The Exploress'. If you have not checked out her podcast on women in history, stop what you are doing and head over there now.
Otherwise, sit back and relax with a cup of something warm and enjoy the show.
And if you like this episode, Kate will be doing a LIVE Bonus Episode with us this Saturday on 'Queen Elizabeth’s Time of the Month: Women’s Issues Through the Ages' at 9am GMT...
2020-12-1448 min
Mythsterhood of the Travelling Tales13. Dragons of EgyptHello, Mythsters, and welcome to the first episode of the second half of this season. We're only two weeks away from celebrating our six month anniversary of whispering in your ears every fortnight.
This week, we visited sunny Egypt.
As promised, we have, of course, some links for you:
Come and visit us in our Discord Community, for sneak previews of each episode's art, as well as the chance to add your two cents for our celebratory bonus episode.
And for our side quest, some more information about the mysterious Hatshepsut: The Exploress...
2020-12-0723 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingWriting Morally Ambiguous Characters with Marie LuI loved this week's question about writing morally ambiguous characters, and since we’re in bonus episode territory I thought we should do something fun. So I called on one of my dearest friends, and one of the smartest and most insightful people I know, to see how she’d answer Sarina’s question. Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of a bunch of my favourite books and is known by readers worldwide for her morally ambiguous characters. You can find Marie on Twitter at @marie_lu and on Instagram at @marieluthewriter, or at her websi...
2020-11-0909 min
The ExploressThe Women Who Ran Ancient Rome, Part 3: FulviaSeason 2, Episode 19. It's 47 or 46 BCE, and we've stepped into a private chamber, where a woman is pulling down her saffron-colored veil. Today she's getting married, but she's no blushing virgin. In fact, this is her third marriage, and she's as shrewd, seasoned, and ambitious as they come. When she marries a man, she becomes his ultimate champion. And lucky for him, her fiancé is about to find out what it means to be married to Rome's #1 lady gangster. Fulvia is a mighty force of nature. She's also one of the scariest and least appreciated badasses that ancient Rome is e...
2020-03-201h 00
Your Brain on Facts100 Facts (and 24 special guests)! PRE-ORDER THE YBOF BOOK!Your Brain On Facts celebrates 100 episodes with 100+ facts. Enthusiastic virtual high-fives of thanks to our guest presenters:01:15 Bunny Trails 02:40 Footnoting History03:56 Andy's Podcaster Podcasting Podcast05:15 Strange Animals07:02 Bring On The Weird08:00 Pretend09:09 Ignorance Was Bliss10:45 Self Shoots the S***12:39 Where Does It Go?14:12 Human Circus15:57 Varmints17:32 Obscura19:04 Patreon special offer20:52 Exploress22:10 Lexitecture23:44 Irrationally Exuberant26:01 Interrupted Tales27:13 Presidenci...
2020-02-2543 min
History of Sex » EpisodesSappho and Same-sex Love in Ancient Greece, Feat. The ExploressOur theme this month has been the female body, so today we’re bringing you that lover of women’s bodies, Sappho. From the isle of Lesbos, from which we get our word lesbian, she has been renowned throughout history as a master of literature and a lover of other women, but what is the actual evidence that she took female lovers? And what were the attitudes toward same-sex love in ancient Greece, for women and for men? Kate of the podcast The Exploress is here to tell us all about that in today’s eloquent showcase episode.
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2020-02-2400 minThe History of SexSappho and Same-sex Love in Ancient Greece, Feat. The ExploressOur theme this month has been the female body, so today we’re bringing you that lover of women’s bodies, Sappho. From the isle of Lesbos, from which we get our word lesbian, she has been renowned throughout history as a master of literature and a lover of other women, but what is the actual evidence that she took female lovers? And what were the attitudes toward same-sex love in ancient Greece, for women and for men? Kate of the podcast The Exploress is here to tell us all about that in today’s eloquent showcase episode.
Don't forget to sub...
2020-02-2400 min
The History of SexSappho and Same-sex Love in Ancient Greece, Feat. The ExploressOur theme this month has been the female body, so today we’re bringing you that lover of women’s bodies, Sappho. From the isle of Lesbos, from which we get our word lesbian, she has been renowned throughout history as a master of literature and a lover of other women, but what is the actual evidence that she took female lovers? And what were the attitudes toward same-sex love in ancient Greece, for women and for men? Kate of the podcast The Exploress is here to tell us all about that in today’s eloquent showcase episode.
Don...
2020-02-2440 min
What'sHerNameTHE MOTHER OlympiasIf you’ve heard anything at all about the Ancient Macedonian Queen Olympias, it’s probably that she’s the mother of Alexander the Great. If you’ve heard anything else about her, it’s probably about her, uh…fondness…for snakes. But there’s so much more to this remarkable woman than just sons and snake cults! Join us for the story of Olympias, a woman of remarkable courage, brilliance, loyalty, innovation, and confidence as we travel back in time with guest Kate Armstrong, host of the wonderful women’s history podcast The Exploress.Guest Kate J. Armstrong is a...
2020-02-1051 min
Ancient History FangirlBadass Women Make Ancient History (with Kate the Exploress)Why were Civil War-era female spies so successful in smuggling guns across enemy lines? What secret superpower gave Scythian women an edge in battle? In heavily patriarchal ancient Greece, what made athletic, confident Spartan women so exceptional?Badass women have existed throughout ancient history. In this bonus AHFG episode, Kate from the Exploress Podcast joins us in a freewheeling conversation that finds those women throughout the ages--from Civil War battlefields to ancient Egyptian bathrooms.Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirlhttps://www.theexploresspodcast.com/ Learn more...
2019-12-191h 08
Wining About HerstoryEp36. The Exploress & Lady DeathThe ladies are back and cheering to Kelley's health along with some badass babes! This week, over a bottle of Barefoot Peach Moscato, Kelley shares the story of Ida Pfeiffer who was inspired by adventure novels to travel the world- twice! Then, Emily tells the tale of Lyudmila Pavlichenko who began honing her sharpshooting skills at a young age to spite a neighbor boy and would become one of the deadliest snipers the world had ever seen. Grab your passport and your trusty rifle because it's time to wine about herstory! ** Mornings with u by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.co...
2019-12-021h 13
Ancient Greece Declassified26 Oligarchy, Part 1: Genesis w/ Matt SimontonHow do ancient oligarchies compare with modern authoritarian regimes? How did civil war in oligarchies differ from civil war in democracies? What does the age-old ideological struggle between democracy and oligarchy imply about our future? These are just a few of the questions we discuss on this and the next episode. This episode covers: what oligarchy actually is, and how this political form arose in the first place. The next episode – Oligarchy, Part 2: Nemesis – is going to be about the institutions of oligarchic regimes, how they maintained their power, and how they tended to break down in the e...
2019-09-0141 min
The ExploressQueen Olympias & Alexander the Great's Women, Part 2Season 2, Episode 12. In Part 1 we met Olympias, Alexander the Great's mother, and saw her navigate some savage drama to get her and her son to the top. Now let's see what she does when he goes off conquering. When he dies, she and several of Alex's women will battle with the men around them for power - often a battle to the death - in a war for an empire that would put Game of Thrones to shame. Get ready for a whole lot of stabbing. Check out the show notes for a transcript, images, a list o...
2019-08-2242 min
The ExploressQueen Olympias & Alexander the Great's Women, Part 1Season 2, Episode 11. Ancient Greek queen Olympias went to epic lengths to ensure her son Alex ended up on the throne. In doing so, she helped make him worthy of his title: Alexander the Great. Alexander accomplished a lot all on his own, but there's no doubt he got a lot of help from his momma. Despite what some people believed about women being meek and quiet, Olympias was one of the most influential people in his life. She was the ultimate momager, shaping his view of himself and the world, maneuvering through the complexities of the cutthroat Macedonian court...
2019-08-1549 min
The ExploressAmazons & the Real Warrior Women of Antiquity, Part 2Episode 2, Season 10. The ancient Greeks told lots of stories about the Amazons: the mythic bands of warrior women that Hellanikos of Lesbos described as "golden-shielded, silver-axed, man-loving, boy-killing females." They made up fantastic stories about both loving and subduing these women who were bold, violent, promiscuous, and independent: everything a good Greek wife wasn't supposed to be. To many they were a fantasy, equal parts exciting and terrifying. And for a long time, scholars thought that was all they were: a figment of the Greek imagination. But now we understand that the ancient world saw its fair share of...
2019-08-0832 min
The ExploressAmazons & the Real Warrior Women of Antiquity, Part 1Season 2, Episode 9. The ancient Greeks told lots of stories about the Amazons: the mythic bands of warrior women that Hellanikos of Lesbos described as "a host of golden-shielded, silver-axed, man-loving, boy-killing females." They made up fantastic stories about both loving and subduing these women who were bold, violent, promiscuous, and independent: everything a good Greek wife wasn't supposed to be. To many they were a fantasy, equal parts exciting and terrifying. And for a long time, scholars thought that was all they were: a figment of the Greek imagination. But the ancient world saw its fair share of warrior...
2019-08-0146 min
The ExploressSappho & Sexuality in Ancient GreeceEpisode 2, Episode 8. When it comes to the words that made it through time to us, ancient Greece is particularly loud with men's voices. But if you listen, you can hear one woman through the crowd—we still hear her today. Heralded as a genius in her time, Sappho was called "The Poetess" and "The Tenth Muse." People made coins with her face on them and created honorary statues of her all over Greece. In our century, she's heralded as one of the earliest same-sex love advocates, boldly writing about lesbian desire. Who was this mysterious woman poet? What did it...
2019-07-2536 min
Vibrant VisionariesEpisode 23 – Kate Armstrong – Creator of The Exploress PodcastCreator of The Exploress Podcast, Kate Armstrong shares how teaching, writing, travel adventures abroad and through time have sparked her desire to tell rich, deeply […] Read More
2019-07-0638 min
MythicalThe Canary Prince“And changed into a canary, dressed in yellow as he was.”
Another maiden locked in a castle. This time she has servants, but her true companion is a prince…who’s sometimes a bird. And sometimes refuses to love her because of misunderstandings.
If there is a fairy tale you'd like me to read next season, email me: mythicalthepodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @mythicalpodcast
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The Princess: Kate The Exploress Podcast Website
The Prince: David The Piecing it Together Podcast Website, and Twitter, and Facebook
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2019-04-2300 minFriends in Your EarsAnnette Wierstra and Heidi BennettThis episode, Kathy is joined by Annette Wierstra and Heidi Bennett to talk about podcasts, as well as creativity and podcasts that you listen to for comfort, as well as to learn. We also talk about some scary things that have haunted us as a child.
Theme Music by Christopher and Adelaide Breen
Kathy Campbell with Annette Wierstra and Heidi Bennett
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Tell Me About Yourself
Annette
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Earp Chirp
Heidi
Vibrant Visionaries
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2019-02-0849 min
Best Forevers: A Podcast for Kindred SpiritsKindred Spirits with Director Kevin SullivanFor Alysa, the 1985 Anne of Green Gablesmovie, directed by Kevin Sullivan imprinted on her heart and has provided a strong foundation for her love friendship in her personal and professional lives. Thus, it was with great joy to be able to sit down with the Emmy and Peabody award-winning director to discuss the process of translating L.M. Montgomery’s stories to screen, finding the talent that brought the characters to life, and, perhaps most importantly, understanding the role of friendship in all aspects of life. Come join us as we head down The Avenue, or more aptly described as...
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