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The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
5.22 Cixi (1) Entering The Great Within
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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.
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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
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
19. 5.19 Lola Montez (1) Ireland, India and Infamy RE-UPLOAD
41:44||Season 5, Ep. 19RE-RECORDED - If you downloaded the old version (which had editing errors), please re-download this improved versionLola Montez was a woman of many names, who defied societal norms and captivated Europe with her scandalous escapades, extensive travels, and enigmatic persona.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
18. 5.18 Manuela Sáenz (3) The Unburied Woman of Paita
37:56||Season 5, Ep. 18Manuela Saenz makes one last desperate effort to bring her lover back to power while the Liberator wastes away, trying and failing to escape his labyrinth.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
17. 5.17 Manuela Sáenz (2) The Liberator of the Liberator
36:08||Season 5, Ep. 17Manuela Sáenz returns to Simón Bolívar's side in Bogota as he struggles to hold his dream together and assassins close in.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
16. 5.16 Manuela Sáenz (1) La Libertadora
44:04||Season 5, Ep. 16Simon Bolivar is celebrated as the Liberator of five. And by his side was one of history's great forgotten female revolutionaries. Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter
15. 5.15 Sally Hemings (2) Sally's Choice
46:15||Season 5, Ep. 15Sally arrives in France on the eve of Revolution and into a sexual relationship with her enslaver begins - leading to a fateful choice that would change her life forever.Support the show on PatreonFollow us on Facebook and Twitter