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    30. Sultanas to Slaves: Voices from the Harem

    30. Sultanas to Slaves: Voices from the Harem

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    30. Sultanas to Slaves: Voices from the Harem

    FromEmpire

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    Length:
    60 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 24, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    What was life like for women in the Ottoman Empire? Was the Sultanate of Women the golden era? What was the role of the Harem? Listen as William and Anita are joined by Bettany Hughes to discuss the role of women in the Ottoman Empire.

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    Released:
    Jan 24, 2023
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    Titles in the series (100)

    How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history. The first series looks at the British in India, covering the East India Company, the Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.