Heroine City

In this Heroine City history podcast episode, Lynsey Shaw talks about Edwardian chef and hotel proprietor Rosa Lewis with the wonderful Lizzie Broadbent. 🎙️🌟👩🏻‍🍳From scrubbing floors to running t...

23 Sep 202452min

Did you know Carole Lombard was the highest-paid actress in 1937 and a pioneer in contract negotiations? 💼✨ Discover more about her trailblazing impact on Hollywood in the latest episode of the Heroi...

16 Sep 202443min

In this episode, tune in to an amazing conversation with the incredible author and music journalist, Lucy O'Brien, as host Lynsey Shaw dives deep into the history of women in pop music. From the pione...

12 Aug 20241h 2min

In this episode of Heroine City, host Lynsey Shaw shines a spotlight on Yolande de Aragon, the countess, duchess and queen who played an essential role in medieval French and European history. Discove...

30 Jul 20241h 11min

From ancient myths to modern retellings, in this episode, we are going way back to the story of the Garden of Eden and the first woman. No, not Eve, but Lilith. Explore the powerful story of Lilith w...

15 Jul 202452min

This week, our history podcast spotlights the saga of Joan of Navarre, a queen whose life was filled with power, betrayal, sacrifice and controversy. 👑Heroine City delves into the captivating life of...

1 Jul 202447min

Dive into the world of pioneering portrait photographer Yevonde. 📸💥Join Heroine City host, Lynsey Shaw, as she chats with Clare Freestone from the National Portrait Gallery about Yevonde’s incredibl...

17 Jun 202451min

Join us for season two of Heroine City. In today's episode, Lynsey Shaw welcomes her good friend and historian, Candace Scarborough, through the gates of Heroine City. Together they delve into the ins...

3 Jun 20241h 4min