Two empires, both alike in dignity, but reigned by very different iconic women. One ruled Enlightenment Russia in the 18th century, the other built her country music empire over the past 60 years in the United States.  Neither woman was destined for greatness from birth but they both fought tooth and nail to reach the very top, clambering over significant men in their lives to do so. But they aren't just power hungry blonde bombshells with larger than life hairstyles, both have a genuine interest in philanthropy, championing charitable causes close to their hearts to become 'women of the ..read more

As it's the festive season,  we thought it fitting to look at two women who told us ‘how to eat’.  These domestic goddesses transformed home cooking. So get the ham out of the Coca Cola, put that piece of pigeon pie down and save the marmite spaghetti for later, we’re bringing you some Christmas cheer! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Mrs Beeton's Christmas Nigella Lawson on Food, Feminism, and Men in the Kitchen Christine Frederick, The New Housekeeping The Evolution of Kitchen Design: A Yearning for a Modern Stone Age ..read more

Goth meets grunge in this episode as we explore the tragic lives and artistic genius of Mary Shelley and Courtney Love. In the 1810s Mary Shelley cemented her name as the mother of the horror/sci-fi genre with her seminal work, Frankenstein. And as Hole's front woman, Courtney Love courted controversy as the first lady of the grunge scene in the 1990s. Join us as we delve into their doomed romances, emo tendencies and rebellious natures. Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Vulgar History Podcast with Ann Foster - Halloween Special Ma ..read more

Three girls are finally making use of their history degrees by delving into the lives of two iconic women; one from the past and one from the present day. Our first episode matches two royal consorts who shook up the establishment and boy did they get into trouble. We'll explore their rise to marry their ginger 'H's, falls from grace and we even find time to shoehorn in a codpiece or two. So join us, why don't you, for our crowning episode! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Young Meghan takes on Proctor & Gamble https://www.you ..read more

It’s time to get physical, metaphysical! As we delve into the lives of  poetess and playwright,  Aphra Behn, and comedy supernova,  Phoebe Waller Bridge. With their bawdy humour and licentious attitudes, these two set the London theatre scenes of the 17th and 21st centuries alight. But we’re not just comparing them for their raunchy repartee OHH NO! This pair are also connected to the world of spies. We promise you this episode will have been worth the wait! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links The Spy Who Became Englan ..read more

For as long as we've told stories, we've told stories of swashbuckling heroes, usually men. Not anymore. Come with us as we explore the unparalleled career of 19th century female pirate Ching Shih and modern day astronaut Christina Koch. Both of these women have pushed boundaries to excel in spheres almost always dominated by men. But most importantly, would you rather go to the loo on a pirate ship or a spaceship? Join us as we dissect the important stuff (and the toilet situation!) Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links An Interview ..read more

It’s Britney, bitch AND Lady Jane Grey. We’re kicking off our second season with a look at two extraordinary women who enjoyed great celebrity but fell under the control of their scheming families - or did they….? It’s time to get into your double denim, put down the live python and save kissing Madonna for later because you’re going to want a piece of this. Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links BBC Doc, Helen Castor - England's Forgotten Queen The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey  Vulgar History Podcast, hosted by Ann Foster - H ..read more

As it's the festive season,  we thought it fitting to look at two women who told us ‘how to eat’.  These domestic goddesses transformed home cooking. So get the ham out of the Coca Cola, put that piece of pigeon pie down and save the marmite spaghetti for later, we’re bringing you some Christmas cheer! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Mrs Beeton's Christmas Nigella Lawson on Food, Feminism, and Men in the Kitchen Christine Frederick, The New Housekeeping The Evolution of Kitchen Design: A Yearning for a Modern Stone Age ..read more

Two women, set on a trajectory for greatness from an early age. But just when they had the world at their feet, it all fell apart in catastrophic fashion.  We’ve joined with the fabulously 'fetch' Hashtag History podcast from across the pond to bring you an episode about two car crash gingers: Mary Queen of Scots and Lindsay Lohan. We’ll be giving you the '411' on Hollywood vs Holyrood as we sip suggestively named cocktails, dressed in army pants and flip flops. Get in losers, we’re bringing you a jam-packed discussion! Check out our friends, Rachel and Leah, at www.hashtaghistory-pod.com ..read more

Do you want to live deliciously? For our fifth episode we’re casting our attentions to the mythical goddess Circe and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow. These two titans are known as much for their witchery as they are for stirring up contention. As we gather in our coven (virtually) we’ll be exploring sorcery, the occult and of course, vaginal eggs. ‘Tis the season of the witch and things are going to get frightening! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links How Goop’s Haters Made Gwyneth Paltrow’s Company Worth $250 Million 9 Of Gwyneth P ..read more