Lost Roman Heroes - Episode 95: Lost Roman Women with Ladies of Lore

About this episode

The episode explores the contributions of three remarkable women in Roman history who played crucial roles during challenging times.

This week we're doing something a little different. We've joined forces with the wonderful Ladies of Lore, a podcast dedicated to the fierce, forgotten and fascinating women of history, mythology and folklore, to bring you three exceptional women who helped keep Rome alive when the men around them were dropping the ball. Galla Placidia, who survived sack, exile and captivity to rule the Western Empire. Anicia Juliana, who outmaneuvered an emperor to build the greatest church in Constantinople. And Theodora, who told a room full of panicking men exactly what she thought of running away. Three absolute powerhouses, to whom we owe a great debt, they defined Rome, they held the line, and yet were largely forgotten...

People in this episode

Hosts: Matteo, Matthew Storm

Guest: Ladies of Lore

Topics covered

• mythology
• Roman history
• women in history
• folklore
• female empowerment

Keywords

• Galla Placidia
• Anicia Juliana
• Theodora
• Roman Empire
• women's history
• historical figures
• female leaders

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