Joan of Clisson, the Tigress of Brittany

01/29/25 • 53 min

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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Toupie Lowther

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.

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Fiery Joan of Flanders (ft. Joan of Penthièvre)

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.

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