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Women have been seeking the highest office in the United States since before they could even vote. Today we'll learn about Victoria Woodhull, who is considered by most to be the first ever to seek the presidency.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/
A Russian sniper during WW2, Lyudmila Pavlichenko earned the nickname "Lady Death" for her kill count, which is a record of 309, the highest in recorded history by a female sniper. Today we learn how she got there and how she helped convince th
Elisabeth Vigée LeBrun was a brilliant artist, and possibly the favorite painter of Marie Antoinette. She certainly had her do plenty of paintings for her and her family. Learn about Elisabeth Vigée LeBrun's life before the French Revolution an
She's half of one of the most notorious couples in US history, Bonnie & Clyde. Her actual life may have been short, but she's lived on for decades in the telling and retelling of their story. Today is all about the infamous Bonnie Parker!
Queen Elizabeth I went through quite a bit in her childhood, but became queen at 25 and her long rule brought peace and stability to the country, which had suffered quite a bit under her father's and siblings' reigns. Sourceshttps://www.history
Anna May Wong was determined to become a Hollywood star as a girl, and didn't let the fact that she was Chinese when most star were white stop her. She broke through anyway, and is still remembered today, becoming a role model for other Asian A
She was a French Duchess in her own right, and became not only a French queen, but also an English Queen, and saw 3 of her sons take the throne. She was a powerful and influential woman in both countries, and lived a long full life. Today we're
I found even more pirate women, and I just had to do a part 2 and share it with you all! This one is about Queen Teuta, Alfhild, and Jeanne de Belleville. (For part one, go to episode 7.) SourcesSea Queens: Women Pirates Around the World by Jan
NOTE: Since recording I have realized that some of the names associated with Aphrodite I have pronounced wrong. My apologies!!I'm currently reading a comic that is based on Greek mythology, and it has me obsessed. So for this episode I covered
Like many I have the Disney princess image in my head when I think of Pocahontas. But the movie I watched as a kid is far from the true story of her. Unfortunately, the real story of her life is much darker, but she still showed strength throug
We learn as kids that we've been celebrating Thanksgiving in the US since the Pilgrims and Natives first feasted together, but that's not quite true. It wasn't even celebrated at all in some parts of the country until Lincoln declared a "day of
Of the Olympian Goddesses, 3 of them stayed independent for all time, choosing to remain virgins rather than marry. Today we're exploring the myths of Hestia, Artemis, and Athena.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hestiahttps://www.greekmytho
She was one of the most famous mistresses of the French court, eclipsing the queen herself. She was patron of the arts and known for one of her famous portraits in a pink and blue dress with large bows. She remained a lifelong friend of the kin
There were only ever 3 French Queens to live at the Palace of Versailles before the French Revolution (all named Marie, funnily enough). So let's learn about these Queen Maries and their lives at the opulent French court.Sourceshttps://www.yout
These actresses all played amazing roles on screen in the horror genre, and some of their movies became iconic or classics of Halloween.
This week I'm back to some spook-related stuff! Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, and Anne Rice have all made their own unique contributions to the genre of horror writing, and I recommend all 3 of them. Sourceshttps://www.biography.com/writer/mar
These two women were some of the first we know of to do work in STEM fields, areas prodominately filled by men. The second Tuesday in October is Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating and encouraging women in STEM fields. Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org
Happy Spooky Season! This is another short episode. Remembered as one of the most prolific serial killers in history, Elizabeth Bathory would torture her victims in pretty gruesome ways. 400 years later, and she still has an influence in pop cu
Strong-willed, independent, and sharp-witted, Alice Roosevelt was a celebrity from the moment her father took office. Today's episode is a short look at her life.Sourceshttps://www.whitehousehistory.org/alice-roosevelt-longworth-presidential-da
People used to use some wild things to prevent pregnancy, and some really didn't like that they used anything at all! Although she did some controversial things, Margaret Sanger helped gain the right to access birth control when at the time it
It took a lot of people a lot of time to win the right to vote for women. In this episode I talk about Elizabeth Stanton, Susan B Anthony, and Alice Paul's fights for the 19th Amendment, plus some other info about the movement and the right to
Medusa's myth evolved over the centuries, and is still a well-known character today. This is my first ever short! If you enjoy this and would like more like this, reach out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @herstorysession Sourceshttps://www
Hedy Lamarr invented frequency hopping, and even held a patent for a frequency hopping device she came up with for military use. She was a beautiful movie star with an inventive mind, and much of our technology today is based on her idea.
Now for the final part of Radium Girls! Their contributions to the understanding of radium and workplace safety were significant and are still felt today. I am honored to have learned these women's stories, and hope you enjoyed this multi-episo
On to part 3! Some of the women finally take USRC to court, but the company is going to fight them at every single step still.
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