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Hoes Throughout History: THEODORA!

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Content provided by Kelsey Darragh. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kelsey Darragh or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this week’s Hoes Throughout History, Kelsey dives into the scandalous, petty, and downright iconic life of Theodora of Byzantium - the actress-turned-courtesan who flipped the script and became Empress of the Byzantine Empire.

From slut-shaming gossip in the history books to changing laws for women, Theodora’s story is messy, powerful, and oh-so-relevant. We’ll cover:

  • Her rise from stage girl to co-ruler 👑
  • The social reforms that gave hoes rights in 500 CE ✨
  • The infamous “Purple is a fine color for a burial shroud” speech that saved Constantinople from burning 🔥

Get comfy, grab your coffee, and let’s talk about how a “hoe” became the woman who held an empire together.

👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and tell me: what’s YOUR purple shroud hill?


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/confidently-insecure/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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321 episodes

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Manage episode 503704842 series 2508795
Content provided by Kelsey Darragh. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kelsey Darragh or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this week’s Hoes Throughout History, Kelsey dives into the scandalous, petty, and downright iconic life of Theodora of Byzantium - the actress-turned-courtesan who flipped the script and became Empress of the Byzantine Empire.

From slut-shaming gossip in the history books to changing laws for women, Theodora’s story is messy, powerful, and oh-so-relevant. We’ll cover:

  • Her rise from stage girl to co-ruler 👑
  • The social reforms that gave hoes rights in 500 CE ✨
  • The infamous “Purple is a fine color for a burial shroud” speech that saved Constantinople from burning 🔥

Get comfy, grab your coffee, and let’s talk about how a “hoe” became the woman who held an empire together.

👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and tell me: what’s YOUR purple shroud hill?


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/confidently-insecure/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  continue reading

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