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Medieval
The women you didn't see in 'The Uprising'
In this cinematic Peasants' Revolt, women only serve to hold up a mirror to male heroes. The real rebel women of the 14th century actually got involved
Isabelle Roughol
Founder & host, Broad History | Indie media executive | Storyteller, journalist & public historian
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