Museum of Femininity
Episodes
15 episodes
Josephine Baker
I am a little behind this month so I hope you enjoy this reposted episode about the fascinating Josephine BakerIn this episode we discuss the fascinating story of Josephine Baker (1906-1975) an African American dancer, singer and actress...
Marriage in Tudor England
Reposted episode Welcome back to the Museum of Femininity. In our new episode we will be discussing marriage in the Tudor Period, but more specifically the process of getting engaged and the wedding ceremony. By accessing key moment...
Harriet Mellon
In this episode we will be exploring the remarkable life of Harriet Mellon (1777-1837) born into poverty Harriet rose to become a successful actress in her own right before marrying the banker Thomas Coutts and inheriting his fortune, making he...
Maria von Trapp
Episode 12: Maria von Trapp (reposted)In this episode we delve into the real life of Maria Von Trapp (1905-1987) and the Trapp family singers. Here we see the story of a determined and bright young woman born into difficult circumstance...
Women in Edo Japan
Welcome back to the Museum of Femininity. In this episode I explore the role women played in Edo period Japan. A fascinating time of economic growth and cultural flourishing, with a rich visual culture, that I have always admired. As the period...
Matchstick Girls' Strike
Reposted episodeIn this episode we explore the history of the Matchstick Girls' strike in 1888, which saw 1400 women walk out of the Bryant & May factory, in protest against their treatment. This included poor pay, a highly unreasona...
Agrippina the Younger
In this episode of the Museum of Femininity we explore the life of Agrippina the younger. A well connected woman she was the Great Granddaughter of Augustus, the sister of Caligula, the wife of Claudius and the mother of Nero. Throughout her li...
Effie Gray
Reposted Episode: Effie Gray In this episode we will be exploring the fascinating life of Effie Gray (1828-1897) a famed beauty, with a charming and vivacious personality, she is an interesting character as her life can tell us so m...
Women and the Vienna Secession
In this episode we will explore the founding and heyday of the Vienna Secession (1897-1917) art movement. The interesting stifling conditions in which this radical bold new group formed, in addition to the role within played within it. We will ...
Marriage in the Middle Ages
Marriage in the Middle AgesWelcome back to the Museum of Femininity, in today's episode we start a new series analysing the history of marriage, but more specifically the process of getting engaged, weddings and how people celebra...
Ellen Terry
In this episode we look back at the life of Ellen Terry (1847-1928) who was a famous and much loved stage actress, known for starring in Shakespearean Plays and popular modern comediesHer career spanned many decades and is perhaps best r...
Lee Miller Part 2
In Part 2 of Lee Miller's story we explore this remarkable woman's life as a war correspondent, wife, mother and gourmet chief.She was a truly inspiring and fascinating individual full of creativity, passion and complexity. I...
Impressionist Women
In this episode we explore the fascinating lives of three important female artists who were key members of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt and Marie Bracquemond I was dee...
