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Bustles & Broadswords

Bustles & Broadswords

Written by: Claire Mead
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 Bustles and Broadswords is a podcast about historical, legendary and semi-historical, semi-legendary women with swords - with a queer twist. Researched, narrated and produced by Claire Mead.Claire Mead World
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  • Fiery Joan of Flanders (ft. Joan of Penthièvre)

    Fiery Joan of Flanders (ft. Joan of Penthièvre)
    Jan 31 2025

    Welcome to JOANUARY, a mini-season devoted entirely to the lesser-known of the warrior Joans. This episode, it's part two with Joan of Flanders, featuring Joan of Penthièvre and the War of the Two Joans. SO. MANY. JOANS. Also featuring Brittany, arson and MORE fighting at sea.

    [Link to transcript and notes up shortly!]
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    45 mins
  • Joan of Clisson, the Tigress of Brittany

    Joan of Clisson, the Tigress of Brittany
    Jan 29 2025

    Welcome to JOANUARY, a mini-season devoted entirely to the lesser-known of the warrior Joans. This episode, let's find out about Joan of Clisson and her tale of treason, revenge and axe-wielding...at sea.

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    53 mins
  • Toupie Lowther

    Toupie Lowther
    Jul 28 2024

    To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women fencers being allowed to compete in the Olympic Games let's delve into the podcast archives and talk about a lesbian fencer who didn't take part - but still made history in a range of ways: Toupie Lowther.


    Featuring women's fencing trousers, all-women ambulance squads, a kitten mascot and 1920s lesbian dramaaaaa.


    Transcript and show notes available here!
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    50 mins
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