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Heroine City
by Heroine Media
Heroine City is a bi-weekly podcast championing women in history. Placing women back into the history books with historian guests, our host, Lynsey Shaw is on a mission to shine a light on fascinating underrepresented narratives and revisit those deserving a fresh look. Research and scholarly work underpin the discussion of women's stories that demand to be told. They and YOU are the bricks that build Heroine City. Find out about our work and everything happening inside Heroine City at https://heroinecity.com. If you are an historian with work that you would like to share, a heritage site the would like to collaborate, or a listener with a suggestion on a subject for us to feature, please get in touch with us at hello@heroinecity,com. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'
Episodes
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Sophia Duleep Singh
What happens when a princess fights for political change? In this episode of Heroine City, Lynsey Shaw is joined by historian, teacher and writer Shalina Patel to explore the extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh. Born into Indian royalty and raised in Britain, Sophia became one of the most...
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The Grey Women: Lady Jane, Her Mother & Sisters
What happens when women are born too close to the throne? In this episode of Heroine City, Lynsey Shaw is joined by historian and bestselling author Leanda de Lisle to uncover the lives of the Grey women - Lady Jane Grey, Katherine Grey, Mary Grey, and their mother, Frances Brandon. Often reduced...
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Julie D'Aubigny
In this episode of Heroine City, host Lynsey Shaw is joined by Ace Armande to uncover the extraordinary life of Julie d’Aubigny, better known as Mademoiselle Maupin. A dazzling opera singer and fearless duellist, Julie defied every rule of her time, living openly as a bisexual woman, scandalising...
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Lucy Duff Gordon
In this episode, host Lynsey Shaw is joined by Lizzie Broadbent, creator of Women Who Meant Business, and fellow women's history advocate and researcher, to explore the extraordinary life of Lucy Duff Gordon. A trailblazing fashion designer, savvy self-promoter, and Titanic survivor, Lucy...
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Eleanor Crosses
When Queen Eleanor of Castile died in 1290, King Edward I marked her final journey with twelve towering stone crosses, monuments of love, loss, and legacy. But who was Eleanor really, and what do these extraordinary structures reveal about her life and afterlife? In this episode of Heroine City,...
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Eleanor of Castile
In the first part of our two-parter, discover the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Eleanor of Castile, the queen consort who defied medieval expectations. From her political acumen and role in the Ninth Crusade to her deep partnership with Edward I and her influence on English architecture,...
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Harriet Lewis
Welcome to Heroine City, the podcast that shines a light on women in history on all their glorious shapes and form, efforts, errors and eras. In this episode, we step into the turbulent world of Harriett Lewis, an 18th-century black woman who defied the odds. Abducted from her homeland of Guinea…
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Women and Portrait Miniatures
This episode of Heroine City uncovers the private world of portrait miniatures, focusing on the women who played a role in their creation, exchange, and preservation. These intimate paintings—once worn close to the heart or kept as cherished keepsakes—tell us much more than meets the eye. Join…
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Elizabeth I's Life Lessons
Ever wondered about the woman behind the iconic image of Elizabeth I? 👑 📚 Join us for a deep dive with the #brilliant Dr Elizabeth Norton as she unravels the personal stories and defining relationships of this legendary queen. Don’t miss this enlightening episode! 🕯️📜🪶 Hosted on Acast. See...
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Rosa Lewis
In this Heroine City history podcast episode, Lynsey Shaw talks about Edwardian chef and hotel proprietor Rosa Lewis with the wonderful Lizzie Broadbent. 🎙️🌟👩🏻🍳 From scrubbing floors to running the Cavendish Hotel, Rosa Lewis’s story is one of grit and grandeur. 🧼 👑 Join us as we discuss...
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Carole Lombard
Did you know Carole Lombard was the highest-paid actress in 1937 and a pioneer in contract negotiations? 💼✨ Discover more about her trailblazing impact on Hollywood in the latest episode of the Heroine City Podcast Join Lynsey Shaw and Dr Olympia Kiriakou to learn her fascinating story! 🎥…
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Women in Popular Music
In this episode, tune in to an amazing conversation with the incredible author and music journalist, Lucy O'Brien, as host Lynsey Shaw dives deep into the history of women in pop music. From the pioneers to the modern trailblazers, they cover it all. They discuss the groundbreaking women who've...
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Yolande de Aragon
In this episode of Heroine City, host Lynsey Shaw shines a spotlight on Yolande de Aragon, the countess, duchess and queen who played an essential role in medieval French and European history. Discover the strategic genius of Yolande de Aragon as our expert, Dr Zita Rohr, discusses her work and...
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Lilith
From ancient myths to modern retellings, in this episode, we are going way back to the story of the Garden of Eden and the first woman. No, not Eve, but Lilith. Explore the powerful story of Lilith with author Nikki Marmery on this episode of the Heroine City Podcast. Together with host Lynsey...
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Joan of Navarre
This week, our history podcast spotlights the saga of Joan of Navarre, a queen whose life was filled with power, betrayal, sacrifice and controversy. 👑 Heroine City delves into the captivating life of Joan of Navarre, a medieval queen and powerhouse, from her royal connections to controversial...
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Yevonde
Dive into the world of pioneering portrait photographer Yevonde. 📸💥 Join Heroine City host, Lynsey Shaw, as she chats with Clare Freestone from the National Portrait Gallery about Yevonde’s incredible six-decade-long journey through photography and colour. 🚀 Hosted on Acast. See...
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Mary Moriana
Join us for season two of Heroine City. In today's episode, Lynsey Shaw welcomes her good friend and historian, Candace Scarborough, through the gates of Heroine City. Together they delve into the inspiring story of Mary Moriana, an enslaved African woman who fought for her freedom in late...
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A note from Lynsey Shaw
That's the end of series one. Please do check out any episodes you missed and spread the word. We shall see you in the new year for more stories of fascinating women in history. For updates on the exact series two launch date, please follow us on https://instagram.com/heroine_city and we shall…
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Anna May Wong
In episode 20 of the Heroine City podcast host Lynsey Shaw chats with Professor Yunte Huang about film star, Anna May Wong, and his new book, ‘Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong’s Rendezvous with American History.’ The Los Angeles born daughter of a laundry owner, Anna May Wong became the…
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Henrietta Howard
Heroine City host Lynsey Shaw talks with English Heritage’s brilliant curator of collections and interiors, Dr. Tessa Kilgarriff about the life of Henrietta Howard (1689-1767). In episode nineteen they discuss the life of the eighteenth-century intellectual wit, builder of the Palladian style...
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Yolande Duvernay - Part 2
Welcome back to Heroine City, the podcast shining a light on women in history in all their various forms and flourishes. In episode eighteen, we continue on our epic journey into the life of Parisienne ballerina turned Victorian heiress, Yolande Duvernay, with her biographer, Jenifer Roberts. In...
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Yolande Duvernay - Part 1
Welcome to Heroine City, the podcast shining a light on women in history in all their glorious shapes and forms. In episode 17, we are discussing Yolande Duvernay, later Yolande Lyne-Stephens. Born in Versaille in December 1812, Yolande led an extraordinary life from a petit rat at the Paris…
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Kitty Fisher - Part 2
In episode sixteen of Heroine City, host Lynsey Shaw continues the conversation about Kitty Fisher with historian Professor Cindy McCreery. Following on from episode fifteen with author Joanna Major, they discuss Fisher's collaborations with Joshua Reynolds in the context of his work and put into...
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Kitty Fisher - Part 1
In episode fifteen of the HC podcast, host Lynsey Shaw talks with author and popular historian Joanne Major about one of her favourite women in history, Kitty Fisher. 18th-century courtesan, pioneering pin-up and, as Jo would argue, the first ever celebrity as we understand the term today.…
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Jane Whorwood & Lucy Hay
In episode thirteen of Heroine City, host Lynsey Shaw welcomes Professor Ted Vallance through the gates to talk about the 17th-century British political landscape and the role of women in the Civil Wars, in particular the fascinating lives and escapades of she-intelligencers Jane Whorwood and…
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Florence Baker - Part 2
Part 2 In this week's Heroine City episode, host Lynsey Shaw continues her conversation with Dr. Pat Shipman about explorer Florence Baker (1841-1916). Warning: This episode contains adult themes and discussion of violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Florence Baker - Part 1
Part 1 'In 1859, at age fourteen, Florence Szász stood before a room full of men and waited to be auctioned to the highest bidder. But slavery and submission were not to be her destiny: Sam Baker, a wealthy English gentleman and eminent adventurer, was moved by compassion and an immediate,...
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Anne Sancho
In episode ten of Heroine City, host Lynsey Shaw talks with Montaz Marche about Anne Sancho. Anne, a middle-class wife, mother, proprietor and second-generation migrant, born and raised in London, was better known as the wife of the famous African-British abolitionist, writer, shop-owner and...
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Women and the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
This week, through the gates of Heroine City and into our very own pleasure gardens, host Lynsey Shaw talks with Professor Penelope Corfield about Women and the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. Together, they discuss the (literal) light and dark side of the famous summertime Georgian hang out. A heady...
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Kate Meyrick
Inside the gates of Heroine City for episode nine is writer, Lucinda Gosling. In this episode, host Lynsey Shaw discusses Mrs. Meyrick, the nightclub queen of 1920s London. Frequented by royalty, film stars, jazz musicians and gangsters, Kate Meyrick's nightclubs, such as the Silver Slipper and...
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Anne Boleyn's Women
In this Heroine City episode host Lynsey Shaw talks with the historian Kate McCaffrey about Anne Boleyn, her formative years and the women who shaped, influenced and inspired her. They discuss the multi-faceted Anne, her childhood, her mother and sister, the women she learned from when she was in...
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Noor Inayat Khan
In this episode, host Lynsey Shaw is joined by acclaimed author and journalist Shrabani Basu to talk about World War II wireless operator and special operations executive, Noor Inayat Khan. Shrabani's books include For King and Another Country: Indian Soldiers on the Western Front 1914-18…
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Aphra Behn
With Lynsey Shaw inside the Heroine City gates today we have Claire Louise Amias. Actor, director and playwright, Claire is the star of her self-penned one woman show, The Masks of Aphra Behn, which explores the fascinating and pioneering life of the 17th Century spy and Restoration writer of its...
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Eleanor Cobham
In episode five of Heroine City, Lynsey Shaw is joined by Dr Euan Roger, lead curator at The National Archives, to discuss the fascinating Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester. A sad tale of love magic, witchcraft and treason, Eleanor was imprisoned for the rest of her life and her marriage to...
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Notable Northern English Women
Inside the Heroine City gates for this episode we have the wonderful writer and comedian Kate Fox. Dr Kate, author of her 2022 book, 'Where There's Much, There's Bra: True Stories of the Women of the North of England' discusses northern English women of note, both past and present, with our host...
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Boudicca
In this episode of Heroine City, Lynsey Shaw talks with Dr. Emma Southon about the rebellious Queen of the Iceni who took on the Roman Empire in 60AD, Boudicca. They explore the ways in which her story has been used over the years in British and Roman culture and the problematic use of her now as…
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Pamela Colman Smith
In this episode Lynsey is joined by Professor Elizabeth Foley O’Conner to talk about Pamela Coleman Smith. Pixie, as she was sometimes known, was an Anglo-American artist and publisher prolific in the mediums of painting, printing, and illustration. Ahead of her time in many ways, Pamela was an...
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Bess of Hardwick
We kick our first season off with the formidable Bess of Hardwick. A 16th century, Midland born squire's daughter who worked her way up to becoming a pioneering architect, dynast and the second most powerful woman of her time next to Elizabeth I. To talk with host Lynsey Shaw in the studio about...
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Introducing Heroine City
Welcome to Heroine City, a world built of women in history. In this podcast, our host - producer, performer, and self-confessed history geek - Lynsey Shaw speaks with experts and historians about women we need to know. Maybe their names will be familiar to you but their stories deserve a deeper...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Heroine City is a bi-weekly podcast championing women in history. Placing women back into the history books with historian guests, our host, Lynsey Shaw is on a mission to shine a light on fascinating underrepresented narratives and revisit those deserving a fresh look. Research and scholarly work underpin the discussion of women's stories that demand to be told. They and YOU are the bricks that build Heroine City.
Find out about our work and everything happening inside Heroine City at https://heroinecity.com.
If you are an historian with work that you would like to share, a heritage site the would like to collaborate, or a listener with a suggestion on a subject for us to feature, please get in touch with us at hello@heroinecity,com.
Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'
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