Women Warriors Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Bringing Women Warriors into the narrative.
Tina & Miriam, actresses and stage fighters, are passionate about stage fighting and the historical context of fights. Too many times they've been asked to perform as male (fighting) characters, so they thought: "There must have been more women throughout history who have fought." It turns out - there was.
Women warriors are assumed to be historical anomalies, but we want to shed light on a different story. Whether she is a commander, leading the troops with high morale and working on strategy and tactics, fighting at the front with a sword in her hand, or rebelling from captivity, she is a warrior in her own right.
Producer: Thea Kastberg
Theme music: Emma Cairo.
Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
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Ep. 10 Mini Story: Gladiatrices a.k.a "female gladiators"
December 24, 2023 07:20 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the film Gladiator there is a female Nubian archer on the back of a horse chariot, fighting in the arena. She is a Gladiatrix, a female Gladiator. But how historically correct is her character? With more evidence coming to light every day about these female fighters, we're trying to unravel the truth behind them and to shed light on their importance and fame throughout ancient Rome.
Ep. 10 Mini Story: Gladiatrices - the female gladiators of the Roman Empire
December 24, 2023 07:20 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the film Gladiator there is a female Nubian archer on the back of a horse chariot, fighting in the arena. She is a Gladiatrix, a female Gladiator. But how historically correct is her character? With more evidence coming to light every day about these female fighters, we're trying to unravel the truth behind them and to shed light on their importance and fame throughout ancient Rome.
Ep. 09 Miny Story: The Krom Klon aka the Siamese Elite Guards
December 17, 2023 08:15 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThis mini story is about the Krom Klon, the all female guards of the King of Siam (today's Thailand). They were well trained and excelled in the use of the lance. They even had training sessions, observed by the king, that could have fatal consequences.
Ep.08 Mini Story: Revolts on slave ships
December 09, 2023 23:14 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis mini story is about the unknown women led slave revolts on slave ships during the Transatlantic slave trade. This episode features excerpts from the book WAKE by dr. Rebecca Hall, Phd. in History. We hope you'll find this story as fascinating as we do!
Introducing: Mini Stories
December 03, 2023 06:55 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBIntroduction to our upcoming mini stories.
Ep. 07 The Onna Bugeisha a.k.a. "the female samurai"
May 26, 2023 13:25 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe Onna Bugeisha were a female warrior class in Japan, who lived during a time when it was tradition to train women to fight to protect the household. They were numerous and as skilled and honorable as the samurai in the art of combat, archery, martial arts and horseback riding. While they were mainly trained to protect the household, some of them fought on the battlefield along side the men, the samurai, and earned the title of Onna Musha. They honored the same warrior code as the samurai...
Ep. 07 The Onna Bugeisha
May 26, 2023 13:25 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe Onna Bugeisha were a female warrior class in Japan, who lived during a time when it was tradition to train women to fight to protect the household. They were numerous and as skilled and honorable as the samurai in the art of combat, archery, martial arts and horseback riding. While they were mainly trained to protect the household, some of them fought on the battlefield along side the men, the samurai, and earned the title of Onna Musha. They honored the same warrior code as the samurai...
Ep. 06 Harriet Tubman
December 11, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis is the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman also known as "Moses of her People". Harriet escaped slavery, led others to freedom on the Underground Railroad and led a spy ring in the South during the American Civil War. How did she go from enslaved to valued military scout and spy? Narrative: Tina & Miriam Written and arranged by Tina & Miriam Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo This episode features exerts from "Go Down Moses" sung by Tina & Miriam. Listen to Emma's Nordic M...
06: "Moses of her People": Harriet Tubman, the former slave who was unstoppable in her mission to help others.
December 11, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis is the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman who escaped slavery, led others to freedom on the Underground Railroad and led a spy ring in the South during the American Civil War. How did she go from enslaved to valued military scout and spy? It didn't happen over night. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Written and arranged by Tina & Miriam. This episode features exerts from "Go Down Moses" sung by Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg. Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifest...
05: "Conquer or die!" Mino, Agojie or Dahomey Amazons? 300 years of female warrior tradition.
September 09, 2022 11:26 - 1 hour - 63 MBThe Kingdom of Dahomey, West Africa, ca. 1600-1900. A fierce and all female military unit known to the Europeans as the Dahomey Amazons fought in the front line of every battle with their neighboring tribes. Known in their own language as the Mino these women died for their king and "threw themselves at their enemy". They raided, took captives and killed. But why did they fight and why were they chosen to be warriors? Join us, as we talk about these fascinating women who are still remembered...
Ep. 05 The Mino & Agojie aka Dahomey Amazons
September 09, 2022 11:26 - 1 hour - 63 MBThe Kingdom of Dahomey, West Africa, ca. 1600-1900. A fierce and all female military unit known to the Europeans as the Dahomey Amazons fought in the front line of every battle with their neighboring tribes. Known in their own language as the Mino these women died for their king and "threw themselves at their enemy". They raided, took captives and killed. But why did they fight and why were they chosen to be warriors? Join us, as we talk about these fascinating women who are still remembered...
04: Olga of Kyiv: A saint, a prince and a warrior queen.
May 11, 2022 04:12 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMeet Olga, the first recorded female leader of the area which is now Ukraine, Belarus and parts of Russia. Not only did she use clever war tactics to fight off her enemies, she was an instrumental part of the shaping of the dynasty today referred to as Kyivan Rus. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
04: Olga of Kyiv: A saint, a prince and a warrior queen who was instrumental in shaping modern day Ukraine.
May 11, 2022 04:12 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMeet Olga, the first recorded female leader of the area which is now Ukraine, Belarus and parts of Russia. Not only did she use clever war tactics to fight off her enemies, she was an instrumental part of the shaping of the dynasty today referred to as Kyivan Rus. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg. Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
Ep. 04 Olga of Kyiv
May 11, 2022 04:12 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMeet Olga, the female king who revenged her husband's death and helped shape modern day Ukraine. She is the first recorded female leader of the area which is now Ukraine, Belarus and parts of Russia. Not only did she use clever war tactics to fight off her enemies, she was an instrumental part of the shaping of the dynasty today referred to as Kyivan Rus. Narrative: Tina & Miriam Written and aranged by Tina & Miriam Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo Listen to Emma's Nordic Man...
Ep. 04: Olga of Kyiv: A saint, a prince and a warrior queen.
May 11, 2022 04:12 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMeet Olga, the first recorded female leader of the area which is now Ukraine, Belarus and parts of Russia. Not only did she use clever war tactics to fight off her enemies, she was an instrumental part of the shaping of the dynasty today referred to as Kyivan Rus.
04: Olga of Kyiv: The female king who revenged her husband's death and helped shape modern day Ukraine
May 11, 2022 04:12 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMeet Olga, the first recorded female leader of the area which is now Ukraine, Belarus and parts of Russia. Not only did she use clever war tactics to fight off her enemies, she was an instrumental part of the shaping of the dynasty today referred to as Kyivan Rus. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg. Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
Ep. 03 Part 2: Lozen: The two-spirit Apache warrior who devoted her life to her People.
March 07, 2022 07:14 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's the late 1800's and Lozen and her brother Victorio have been fighting and eluding both American and Mexican soldiers for years, trying to gain and keep their freedom. In this second episode of our two-part episode we will continue the story of the Apache Wars right up until the end and the final surrender of the last free Apache - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native Americans and the Chiricahua Apache: www.indiancountrytoday.com https://chiricahuaapachenation...
Ep. 03 Part 2: Lozen: The Two-Spirit Apache Warrior who devoted her life to her People.
March 07, 2022 07:14 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's the late 1800's and Lozen and her brother Victorio have been fighting and eluding both American and Mexican soldiers for years, trying to gain and keep their freedom. In this second episode of our two-part episode we will continue the story of the Apache Wars right up until the end and the final surrender of the last free Apache - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native Americans and the Chiricahua Apache: www.indiancountrytoday.com https://chiricahuaapachenation...
03 Part 2: Lozen: The two-spirit Apache warrior who devoted her life to her People.
March 07, 2022 07:14 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's the late 1800's and Lozen and her brother Victorio have been fighting and eluding both American and Mexican soldiers for years, trying to gain and keep their freedom. In this second episode of our two-part episode we will continue the story of the Apache Wars right up until the end and the final surrender of the last free Apache - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native Americans and the Chiricahua Apache: www.indiancountrytoday.com https://chiricahuaapachenation...
Ep. 03 Lozen - Part 2
March 07, 2022 07:14 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLozen's endgame. What happens to her and Geronimo? And what does two-spirit mean? In this second episode of our two-part episode we will continue the story of the Apache Wars right up until the end and the final surrender of the last free Apache - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native Americans and the Chiricahua Apache: www.indiancountrytoday.com https://chiricahuaapachenation.org https://www.nps.gov/index.htm We highly recommend the podcast "This Land" of you wa...
03: Part 2: Lozen: What happens to Lozen, Geronimo and their People? And what does two-spirit mean?
March 07, 2022 07:14 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's the late 1800's and Lozen and her brother Victorio have been fighting and eluding both American and Mexican soldiers for years, trying to gain and keep their freedom. In this second episode of our two-part episode we will continue the story of the Apache Wars right up until the end and the final surrender of the last free Apache - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native Americans and the Chiricahua Apache: www.indiancountrytoday.com https://chiricahuaapachenation...
Ep. 03 Lozen - The Apache Warrior - Part 2
March 07, 2022 07:14 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLozen's endgame. What happens to her and Geronimo? And what does two-spirit mean? In this second episode of our two-part episode we will continue the story of the Apache Wars right up until the end and the final surrender of the last free Apache - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native Americans and the Chiricahua Apache: www.indiancountrytoday.com https://chiricahuaapachenation.org https://www.nps.gov/index.htm We highly recommend the podcast "This Land" of you wa...
Ep. 03 Lozen - Part 1
February 20, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLozen, a two-spirit Apache warrior who fought alongside Victorio and Geronimo and devoted her life to her People. She was a fierce fighter and protector of her People, yet never mentioned by name by the white man. Throughout the Apache Wars she eluded American and Mexican soldiers again and again, and she lived until the final surrender of the last free Apache alongside Geronimo. In this first episode of our two-part episode we will cover the culture and heritage of the Chiricahua Apache and ...
03: Part 1: Lozen: The two-spirit Apache warrior who fought alongside Victorio and Geronimo, and devoted her life to her People.
February 20, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLozen's story is special. She was a fierce fighter and protector of her People, yet never mentioned by name by the white man. Throughout the Apache Wars she eluded American and Mexican soldiers again and again, and she lived until the final surrender of the last free Apache. In this first episode of our two-part episode we will cover the culture and heritage of the Chiricahua Apache and the beginning of the Apache Wars - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native American...
03 Part 1: Lozen: The two-spirit Apache warrior who devoted her life to her People.
February 20, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLozen's story is special. She was a fierce fighter and protector of her People, yet never mentioned by name by the white man. Throughout the Apache Wars she eluded American and Mexican soldiers again and again, and she lived until the final surrender of the last free Apache. In this first episode of our two-part episode we will cover the culture and heritage of the Chiricahua Apache and the beginning of the Apache Wars - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native American...
Ep. 03 Lozen - The Apache Warrior - Part 1
February 20, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLozen, a two-spirit Apache warrior who fought alongside Victorio and Geronimo and devoted her life to her People. She was a fierce fighter and protector of her People, yet never mentioned by name by the white man. Throughout the Apache Wars she eluded American and Mexican soldiers again and again, and she lived until the final surrender of the last free Apache alongside Geronimo. In this first episode of our two-part episode we will cover the culture and heritage of the Chiricahua Apache and ...
Ep. 03 Part 1: Lozen: The Two-Spirit Apache Warrior who devoted her life to her People.
February 20, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLozen's story is special. She was a fierce fighter and protector of her People, yet never mentioned by name by the white man. Throughout the Apache Wars she eluded American and Mexican soldiers again and again, and she lived until the final surrender of the last free Apache. In this first episode of our two-part episode we will cover the culture and heritage of the Chiricahua Apache and the beginning of the Apache Wars - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native American...
Ep. 03 Part 1: Lozen: The two-spirit Apache warrior who devoted her life to her People.
February 20, 2022 22:06 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLozen's story is special. She was a fierce fighter and protector of her People, yet never mentioned by name by the white man. Throughout the Apache Wars she eluded American and Mexican soldiers again and again, and she lived until the final surrender of the last free Apache. In this first episode of our two-part episode we will cover the culture and heritage of the Chiricahua Apache and the beginning of the Apache Wars - with Lozen in the narrative. For more information about Native American...
Ep. 02: Ching Shi: The terror of the South China Sea.
December 12, 2021 09:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBChing Shi was abducted from a brothel boat, became a pirate and formed a confederation of all the pirates in the Cantonese area of Southern China. But what is actually true in this crazy tale? This episode includes many names for the same women (so pay attention), and us trying to make sense of what is true and what is false.
Ep. 02: Ching Shi: "The terror of the South China Sea".
December 12, 2021 09:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBChing Shi was abducted from a brothel boat, became a bad ass pirate and formed a confederation of all the pirates in the Cantonese area of Southern China. But what is actually true in this crazy tale? This episode includes many names for the same women (so pay attention), diving into a rabbit hole and sort of crawling back out again.
Ep. 02 Ching Shi
December 12, 2021 09:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBKnown as "the terror of the South China Sea" and possibly the most succesfull pirate ever lived. Ching Shi was abducted from a brothel boat, became a pirate and formed a confederation of all the pirates in the Cantonese area of Southern China. But what is actually true in this crazy tale? This episode includes many names for the same women (so pay attention), and us trying to make sense of what is true and what is false. Narrative: Tina & Miriam Written and arranged by Tina & Miriam Produce...
02: Ching Shi: The "terror of the South China Sea". And possibly the most succesfull pirate ever lived.
December 12, 2021 09:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBChing Shi was abducted from a brothel boat, became a pirate and formed a confederation of all the pirates in the Cantonese area of Southern China. But what is actually true in this crazy tale? This episode includes many names for the same women (so pay attention), and us trying to make sense of what is true and what is false. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp...
02: Ching Shi: The terror of the South China Sea.
December 12, 2021 09:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBChing Shi was abducted from a brothel boat, became a pirate and formed a confederation of all the pirates in the Cantonese area of Southern China. But what is actually true in this crazy tale? This episode includes many names for the same women (so pay attention), and us trying to make sense of what is true and what is false. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp...
01: Boudicca: Freedom fighter or barbaric rebel?
November 08, 2021 19:06 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBoudicca, queen of the Iceni tribe, led a revolt against the Romans that shook the Roman Empire to the core. But who was this British folk hero who according to some legends is buried under King's Cross in London? Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
01: Boudicca: Freedom fighter or barbaric rebel? The Celtic queen who nearly kicked the Romans out of Britain.
November 08, 2021 19:06 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBoudicca, queen of the Iceni tribe, led a revolt against the Romans that shook the Roman Empire to the core. But who was this British folk hero who according to some legends is buried under King's Cross in London? Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
Ep. 01 Boudicca
November 08, 2021 19:06 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBoudicca, queen of the Iceni tribe, led a revolt against the Romans that shook the Roman Empire to the core. But who was this British folk hero who according to some legends is buried under King's Cross in London? Narrative: Tina & Miriam Written and arranged by Tina & Miriam Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
Ep. 01: Boudicca: Freedom fighter or barbaric rebel?
November 08, 2021 19:06 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBoudicca, queen of the Iceni tribe, led a revolt against the Romans that shook the Roman Empire to the core. But who was this British folk hero who according to some legends is buried under King's Cross in London?
Introduction: Did women fight?
July 30, 2021 15:37 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBTina & Miriam: A short introduction to our podcast, who we are, and why we are passionate about women warriors throughout time.
Trailer: Bringing Women Warriors into the narrative.
July 30, 2021 15:37 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBTina & Miriam: A short introduction to our podcast, who we are, and why we are passionate about women warriors throughout time. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q
Trailer: Did women fight?
July 30, 2021 15:37 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBTina & Miriam: A short introduction to our podcast, who we are, and why we are passionate about women warriors throughout time. Narrative: Tina & Miriam. Producer: Thea Kastberg Theme music: Emma Cairo. Listen to Emma's Nordic Manifestation Chants on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LQp1c4KgtVQMwqBdPOub3?si=2VLM2d05QA-CZ-9G6QvC1Q