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The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
Women make up half of the world's population, and yet history books often consign them to the sidelines. The Other Half tells the forgotten and ignored stories of the most powerful and influential women in history.
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1. 6.01 Sisterhood of Spies: History's greatest female secret agents
24:52||Season 6, Ep. 1While the image of the spy is often a suave man in a tuxedo - the history of espionage is populated by a number of talented and courageous female spies.Sign up for the Intelligent Speech Conference https://intelligentspeechonline.com/. Use the code OTHER to get a discount!
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Get ready for Season 6!
05:25||Season 6, Ep. 0As a Christmas bonus, I reveal the state for the premiere of Season 6: The Sisterhood of Spies
24. 5.24 Cixi (3) Here we coup again
43:04||Season 5, Ep. 24Cixi was on the sidelines, but a bungled attempt at reform and a disastrous war with Japan would bring her back once again.Come to Intelligent Speech - Use the code OTHER at checkout to get a further 10% offSupport the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
23. 5.23 Cixi (2) Reigning in the Regencies
42:40||Season 5, Ep. 23Cixi orchestrates a coup to firmly establish her as the chief power behind the throne. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
5.22 Cixi (1) Entering The Great Within
31:14|Born in relative poverty and obscurity, Cixi becomes an Imperial concubine, and rises through the ranks to become one of the most powerful voices at court.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
21. 5.21 Lola Montez (3) Whipped into shape
53:22||Season 5, Ep. 21More husbands, more countries, more scandal. Lola Montez embarks on a world tour, showcasing her controversial new routine: The Spider DanceSupport the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
20. 5.20 Lola Montez (2) Awakening a volcano
44:58||Season 5, Ep. 20Lola Montez goes up in the world, capturing the heart of a king and sparking a revolution in the process.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter