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Too often when we think about the history of a country we think only of kings, lords, castles, and battles. When we think of queens we think of rulers like Elizabeth I and Victoria, but what about the queens who sat beside their warrior husbands? This podcast is an alternative history of Medieval and Early Modern England, seen through the lives of its queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 ...
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Reaction is an online magazine dedicated to commentary and analysis on politics, geopolitics, economics and culture. The Reaction Podcast, hosted by Iain Martin, will feature some of the world's leading writers and thinkers about a variety of subjects ranging from politics and philosophy to economics and culture. Become a Reaction subscriber (https://reaction.life/subscribe/) to receive Iain Martin's weekly newsletter, the Reaction Daily Briefing, columns from Tim Marshall, Adam Boulton and ...
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The My First Restaurant podcast aims to teach restaurateurs how to start, run, and grow a successful restaurant business. We interview successful restaurant owners about the nitty gritty details behind opening a restaurant, and what it takes to succeed. Past guests include Charles Bililies of Souvla, Ike Shehadeh from Ike's Love & Sandwiches, and Leo Kremer from Dos Toros Taqueria. Hosted by Bryan Tublin, Co-Founder & CEO of Kitava, a multi-unit clean casual restaurant brand based in the Bay ...
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The DO Lectures is here to share stories of remarkable people in the hope they will inspire you to go and do amazing things too. There are over 300 talks to listen to, or if you prefer watch on our website www.thedolectures.com. Hit the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform to get the latest episodes when they come out. For our weekly curation of wonder and optimism signup to our newsletter by visiting www.thedolectures.com/newsletter.
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Cixi orchestrates a coup to firmly establish her as the chief power behind the throne. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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More husbands, more countries, more scandal. Lola Montez embarks on a world tour, showcasing her controversial new routine: The Spider Dance Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lola Montez goes up in the world, capturing the heart of a king and sparking a revolution in the process. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5.19 Lola Montez (1) Ireland, India and Infamy RE-UPLOAD
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RE-RECORDED - If you downloaded the old version (which had editing errors), please re-download this improved version Lola 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 Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on A…
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Henry Hemming on the Troubles, espionage and Stakenife
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On this episode, Reaction’s political reporter Max Mitchell speaks to historian Henry Hemming about his new book Four Shots in the Night: A True Story of Stakeknife, Murder and Justice in Northern Ireland. They talk about the importance of intelligence during the Troubles, the evolution of the IRA and its eventual involvement in the democratic proc…
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Sir Michael Fallon on rebuilding the West’s military deterrence
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Ahead of the London Defence Conference, host Iain Martin speaks to Sir Michael Fallon, former defence secretary, about establishing Western deterrence in a new age of geopolitical uncertainty. They touch on AUKUS, Britain’s relationship with its European allies, a potential national service and why deterrence saves lives and money in the long term.…
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John Rentoul on the local elections and what Keir Starmer believes
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On this episode, host Iain Martin speaks to John Rentoul about the consequences of the local elections, the Tory defections, Labour’s readiness for government and what Keir Starmer believes in.By The Reaction Podcast
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5.18 Manuela Sáenz (3) The Unburied Woman of Paita
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Manuela 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 Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this episode of the Reaction Podcast, host Iain Martin is joined by Tim Shipman, chief political commentator at The Sunday Times, to talk about his new book, No Way Out: Brexit: From the Backstop to Boris. They discuss the political gambles, successes and failures that led Brexit Britain to where it is today, the legacy of Theresa May’s premiers…
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Kapil Komireddi on the history of modern India, Narendra Modi and the upcoming elections
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On this episode, Max Mitchell (standing in for Iain Martin) speaks to author and journalist Kapil Komireddi about the upcoming Indian elections. They discuss the domineering figure of Narendra Modi, the rise of Hindu nationalism, the tumultuous history of modern India and Kapil’s book, Malevolent Republic: A Short History of the New India, which ha…
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5.17 Manuela Sáenz (2) The Liberator of the Liberator
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Manuela 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 Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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James Kaplan on Kind of Blue and the lost empire of cool
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In this conversation hosted by Reaction, Political Reporter and Podcast Editor Max Mitchell speaks to author and journalist James Kaplan about his new book 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool. They discuss the genius of Miles Davis, how these musicians came together to create the best-selling jazz a…
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Maggie Pagano and Tim Montgomerie on the future of the Conservative party
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On this episode, Reaction’s Executive Editor Maggie Pagano sits in for Iain Martin and is joined by commentator and founder of ConservativeHome Tim Montgomerie. They discuss whether Rishi Sunak will survive till the next election, who might take over the party, why Labour is courting the corporate world and what it means for a potential Labour gove…
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Simon 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 Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this episode, host Iain Martin speaks to historian and author Jade McGlynn about the Russian myths and propaganda powering the war in Ukraine. Calling in from Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, Jade talks about her two important books on modern Russia, Russia’s War and Memory Makers: The Politics of the Past in Putin's Russia. The discussion also touch…
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A global conflict update with Tim Marshall
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In this episode, host Iain Martin speaks to geopolitical expert and Reaction columnist Tim Marshall about the state of global conflict. They touch on the recent developments in the Israel-Hamas war, the future of the Middle East, how the growing Axis of Resistance is enabling Putin’s war in Ukraine, European rearmament and deterrence with or withou…
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Sally 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 Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Merryn Somerset Webb on the rise and fall of ESG
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On this episode, host Iain Martin talks to Merryn Somerset Webb, Bloomberg columnist and author, about her prescient book Share Power. The discussion touches on the origins of ESG, how huge amounts of money poured into sustainability funds, its vague and subjective definitions, how ESG could only exist in a low interest rate environment, what Jerem…
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5.14 Sally Hemings (1) Keeping it in the family
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Not all rulers are monarchs, and not all mistresses consented to sleeping with rulers. The relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson is one of the most controversial in American history - this is how it starts. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Goodbye Globalisation with Elisabeth Braw
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On this week’s podcast, host Iain Martin speaks to Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at Atlantic Council and author of the new book Goodbye Globalisation. Since the end of the Cold War, many saw the adoption of market economies by previously communist countries as a sign that a liberal democratic system of government had prevailed definitively over aut…
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Host Iain Martin talks to Ed Conway about his book Material World. From the extraction processes to treatment, through the supply chains and on to the consumer, Ed’s new book follows the stories of the key substances that have built the modern world: sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. We are heavily reliant on these substances but often ign…
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This week, host Iain Martin talks to Francis Hoar, barrister and legal commentator, about the disaster of political decision-making during the pandemic. The discussion ranges from the fallacy of zero Covid to the embarrassment of politicians standing in the way of an honest reckoning with the mistakes made. Francis argues that society has to reasse…
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Lord Arbuthnot on the Post Office scandal
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On this episode, host Iain Martin interviews Lord Arbuthnot, Post Office scandal campaigner, about the heroic role he played, helping to pave the way for justice. They discuss the history of the scandal, the groupthink of Post Office and Fujitsu employees, the fallacy of blind faith in machines, the scandal's similarities to the 1994 Mull of Kintyr…
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5.13 Madame de Pompadour (3) After us, the Flood
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As the sexual side of her relationship with Louis XV ended, Reinette would need to find new ways to remain in power - all the while, a new enemy emerged from across the Rhine. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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