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Hi Patrons! Ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, I want to talk about trans persons in history, and how academia handles trans history, with a special focus on the incredible story of Chevalier d'Eon, a story of mystery and intrigue with enough twists that it would make for a compelling film. Pledge support at www.patreon.com/historicalblindness. Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! If you are thinking of starting a podcast or want some help with the podcast you already make, visit The Podcast Professor at www.profpodcast.com or email profpodcasting@gmail.com to learn about our audio editing and consultation services. Further support the show by giving a one-time gift at paypal.me/NathanLeviLloyd or finding me on Venmo at @HistoricalBlindness, or by signing up for a 2-week trial of The Great Courses Plus or a 30-day trial of Audible. Some music on this episode is copyright Alex Kish. Contact him at alexkishmusic.com to get music for your own projects. Additional music, including "Seeker," "Plague," "Maree," "Denouement," "Mercy," "Evermore," "daemones," "Global Warming," and "Homeroad" are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The thing you need to know about this episode is that David wrote it, it includes a ton of super complicated French names and locations, and Alli is not exactly thrilled by the challenge. Enjoy! Subcribe at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts
A series of short features made for Soho Radio. Each week we talk to a different person about somebody in the Spirit of Soho Mural. This week, Dom talks to Tony Shrimplin from the Museum of Soho, trying to figure out what was going on in the extraordinary life of Chevalier d'Eon.
durée : 00:15:37 - Le Chevalier d'Eon : l'incroyable espion de Louis XV - Découvrez l'aventure d'un Chevalier du XVIIIe siècle considéré comme l'un des premiers espions de l'Histoire ! Le roi de France Louis XV compte sur lui et lui confie plusieurs missions de la plus haute importance. Celles-ci, tu le verras, sont bien périlleuses mais surtout très ingénieuses. Distribution Le Chevalier d'Eon : Alex Vizorek Le Roi : Fabrice Drouelle Et la voix de Daniel Morin Equipe Ecriture/narration : Laure Grandbesançon Réalisation : Hélène Bizieau Documentation : Irène Menahem Mixage : Benjamin Orgeret Relecture : Evelyne Lever
This week, Claire teaches Dave about the amazing life of French diplomat Chevalier D'Eon, a historical trans figure.Art by Kate Lund.Music by Wil Hughes.@claireandpearl@daveburtonwriter
In this episode Mildred tries to untangle the confusing tale of the Chevalier/Chevaliere d'Eon, an 18th century french spy and diplomat who presented masculine for the first 49 years of life, and female for the last 33. Speculation from scholars of their change in gender range from a hoax, to punishment by the king, to being a gender theorist ahead of their time. We also forget to introduce ourselves and the show- so if this is your first time, welcome to History Lessons for Misanthropes, we're Dr. Mildred Strange and Lou. music by V►LH►LL vlhll.bandcamp.com
We goodbye to France this week in the finale of Le Chevalier D'Eon!
The AFAA boys take a trip to London this week with Le Chevalier D'Eon episodes 13-18!
Things get weird in Russia this week when the AFAA boys watch Le Chevalier D'Eon episodes 7-12!
If you thought we were bad with the Japanese names, these French names are going to be one million times worse!
Questions about gender identity may seem to be characteristic of our time, but others have gone before us in challenging societal roles. From Harriet Freke in Maria Edgeworth's Belinda (1801) to the real life Chevalier d'Eon, men and women have been pushing the boundaries of what it means to be male and female. Where does Jane Austen come in this debate? How would she negotiate current questions about how we engage with our gendered social roles? We go from Lady Susan to Persuasion in our quest for some of the answers.
For this episode, I tell the true story of a successful diplomat and spy in eighteenth century Europe who suddenly declared that she was a woman, setting her up against no one less than the king and queen of France.
This episode brought to you by Jessica Rabbit's Big Dick Energy.Whitney reveals the deep deceptions of the original infamous "welfare queen."Carina tells the twisty story of Chevalier D'Eon.Lisa tries to educate us on lizard people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Happy Pride, bitches! This week, we’re discussing American gay liberation activist, Marsha P. Johnson and French soldier/diplomat/spy, the Chevalier d'Éon. Join us as we chat about these extraordinary and brave trans women, butcher the French language, get interrupted by a delivery person, and get sidetracked by...well everything. It’s a wild one!To donate to Casa Ruby, visit: http://casaruby.org/To submit a hometown heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podcast@gmail.comFor blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.comTheme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos
Happy Pride, bitches! This week, we’re discussing American gay liberation activist, Marsha P. Johnson and French soldier/diplomat/spy, the Chevalier d'Éon. Join us as we chat about these extraordinary and brave trans women, butcher the French language, get interrupted by a delivery person, and get sidetracked by...well everything. It’s a wild one!To donate to Casa Ruby, visit: http://casaruby.org/To submit a hometown heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podcast@gmail.comFor blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.comTheme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos
Chevalier D'Eon lived life as a spy, a diplomat, and a man. But returned to France a woman. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a decorated war hero who might have been a woman all along. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In 1763 peace broke out between France and Britain, ending the Seven Years War. The defeated superpower France was left nursing its wounds, as well as thoughts of revenge. While King Louis XV's foreign minister sought to maintain the peace, the King's spy network, 'the King's Secret' (Secret du Roi) developed plans to invade England. These conflicting agendas were embodied in the Chevalier d'Eon, France's minister in London. A Georgian Edward Snowden. Shortly after his arrival the Chevalier began publishing confidential diplomatic despatches and blackmailing his King. The Chevalier escaped assassination and imprisonment by becoming a woman in 1777.Dr Jonathan Conlin teaches modern British history at the University of Southampton. Currently he is researching a biography of the Anglo-Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. His books include Tales of Two Cities: Paris, London and the Making of the Modern City.
Upset with the prospect of a demotion, the Chevalier d'Eon published his diplomatic correspondence. Worried that d'Eon might reveal the King's Secret, Louis XV desperately negotiated d'Eon's return -- with one catch: the Chevalier had to become a woman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Recently, London's National Portrait Gallery acquired a portrait of the Chevalier d'Eon, the first oil painting in its collection to feature a man in women's clothing. Learn how Louis XV's underground foreign policy led d'Eon to acquire a female identity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers