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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The women of the Middle Ages,
so often silent and inconspicuous in our histories, find voice,
agency and justice in this brilliant book' - Alice Roberts,
bestselling author of Ancestors: A Prehistory of Britain in Seven
Burials 'Beautifully written, wonderfully free-ranging and
gloriously original, Femina makes us look into the mists of history
in new, exciting and provocative ways. A joyous read' - Peter
Frankopan, bestselling author of The Silk Roads __________________
The middle ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints
and kings: a patriarchal society which oppressed and excluded
women. But when we dig a little deeper into the truth, we can see
that the 'dark' ages were anything but. Oxford and BBC historian
Janina Ramirez has uncovered countless influential women's names
struck out of historical records, with the word FEMINA annotated
beside them. As gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burnt,
artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and
historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been
manipulated. Only now, through a careful examination of the
artefacts, writings and possessions they left behind, are the
influential and multifaceted lives of women emerging. Femina goes
beyond the official records to uncover the true impact of women
like Jadwiga, the only female King in Europe, Margery Kempe, who
exploited her image and story to ensure her notoriety, and the
Loftus Princess, whose existence gives us clues about the
beginnings of Christianity in England. See the medieval world with
fresh eyes and discover why these remarkable women were removed
from our collective memories.
Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning
of time and this collection brings together 50 stories from around
the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome
warriors, gentle healers and mystical protectors, and they can each
inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully
written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr Janina Ramirez,
and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book
contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons and
many more female figures that have played an important role in
shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with
photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible
introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage
and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, but
connected by the power of the female, there are important stories
of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and
heroic stories of great adventure and strength. Each gorgeously
illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many
forms. List of goddesses featured: Inanna, Athena, Mami Wata, Nut,
Ezili Danto, Rhiannon, Xiwangmu, Baba Yaga, Durga, Juno, Venus,
Chalchiutitcue, Brigid, Mokosh, Pattini, Ariadne, Asase Yaa, Gaia,
Eve, Mawu, Lilith, Sekhmet, Diana, Freyja, Izanami, Anat, Hel,
Rangda, Medusa, Kali, Mary, Guanyin, Isis, Hecate, Sarasvati, Tara,
Chang'e, Pte San Win, Lakshmi, Popa Medaw, Sedna, Itzpapalotl,
Pele, Badb Catha, Oshun, Spider Mother, Tiamat, Amaterasu,
Papatuanuku, Mazu
'Janina Ramirez is a born storyteller, and in Femina she is at the
peak of her powers. This is bravura narrative history underpinned
by passionate advocacy for the women whom medieval history has too
often ignored or overlooked. Femina is essential reading' - Dan
Jones, bestselling author of The Plantagenets and Powers and
Thrones 'I am the fiery life of divine substance, I blaze above the
beauty of the fields, I shine in the waters, I burn in sun, moon
and stars' - Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179) The middle ages are
seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings: a
patriarchal society which oppressed and excluded women. But when we
dig a little deeper into the truth, we can see that the 'dark' ages
were anything but. Oxford and BBC historian Janina Ramirez has
uncovered countless influential women's names struck out of
historical records, with the word FEMINA annotated beside them. As
gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burnt, artworks to be
destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical
documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated.
Only now, through a careful examination of the artefacts, writings
and possessions they left behind, are the influential and
multifaceted lives of women emerging. Femina goes beyond the
official records to uncover the true impact of women like Jadwiga,
the only female King in Europe, Margery Kempe, who exploited her
image and story to ensure her notoriety, and the Loftus Princess,
whose existence gives us clues about the beginnings of Christianity
in England. See the medieval world with fresh eyes and discover why
these remarkable women were removed from our collective memories.
Concise: Goes straight to the heart of the subject
Alva rushes through the trees in the dead of night with her sniffer
wolf, Fen. Being out alone when there's a kidnapper on the loose is
reckless, but if she ever wants to be an investigator like her
Uncle Magnus, she'll need to be first to the crime scene. But what
Alva discovers raises more questions than it answers, drawing her
into a dangerous search for truth, and for treasure.
'Janina Ramirez is a born storyteller, and in Femina she is at the
peak of her powers. This is bravura narrative history underpinned
by passionate advocacy for the women whom medieval history has too
often ignored or overlooked. Femina is essential reading' - Dan
Jones, bestselling author of The Plantagenets and Powers and
Thrones 'I am the fiery life of divine substance, I blaze above the
beauty of the fields, I shine in the waters, I burn in sun, moon
and stars' - Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179) The middle ages are
seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings: a
patriarchal society which oppressed and excluded women. But when we
dig a little deeper into the truth, we can see that the 'dark' ages
were anything but. Oxford and BBC historian Janina Ramirez has
uncovered countless influential women's names struck out of
historical records, with the word FEMINA annotated beside them. As
gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burnt, artworks to be
destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical
documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated.
Only now, through a careful examination of the artefacts, writings
and possessions they left behind, are the influential and
multifaceted lives of women emerging. Femina goes beyond the
official records to uncover the true impact of women like Jadwiga,
the only female King in Europe, Margery Kempe, who exploited her
image and story to ensure her notoriety, and the Loftus Princess,
whose existence gives us clues about the beginnings of Christianity
in England. See the medieval world with fresh eyes and discover why
these remarkable women were removed from our collective memories.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Femina 'Ramirez blasts
a powerful spotlight into the so-called Dark Ages' - Dan Snow
Skulduggery, power struggles and politics, The Private Lives of the
Saints offers an original and fascinating re-examination of life in
Anglo-Saxon England. Taking them down from the clouds of their
heavenly status, Sunday Times bestselling author and renowned
Oxford historian Dr Janina Ramirez explores the real lives of the
legendary, seminal saints. This landmark book provides a unique and
captivating new lens through which to explore the rich history of
the Dark Ages.
Join young investigator and shield maiden Alva as she goes a-viking
around the medieval world in search of adventure! Alva clings to
her sleeping wolf as the Viking longship pitches and rolls over the
North Sea's crashing waves. Soon she will reveal herself as a
secret stowaway, but only when there's no chance of turning back.
This is her opportunity to put her shield maiden spirit to the test
- exploring strange new lands, solving mysteries, and most
importantly finding her father . . .
Historical documentary about the Icelanders' sagas presented by Dr.
Janina Ramirez. The programme takes a look at life during the
Viking Age through the stories they wrote about real people and
events. Travelling to Iceland, Dr. Ramirez examines one of these
stories in particular - the Laxdæla saga.
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