Womanica

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. …

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Our Favorites: Medusa

<p>The writhing serpent hair. The fearsome gaze that can turn onlookers to solid stone. Medusa is one of the most instantly recognizable monsters of Greek mythology. But her story and …

Oct 31, 2025 · 5m
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Our Favorites: Rigoberta Menchú Tum

<p>Rigoberta Menchú Tum (1959-present) dedicated her life to speaking out for Indigenous Guatemalans, fighting tirelessly against the human rights abuses that occurred during and after the Guatemalan Civil War.</p><br><p>For the …

Oct 30, 2025 · 9m
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Our Favorites: Poly Styrene

<p>Poly Styrene (1957-2011) was a feminist punk icon who made her mark on the white male-dominated music genre.</p><br><p>For the past six years, we’ve been telling the stories of women you …

Oct 29, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Ch’en Shu

<p>Ch'en Shu (1660–1736) was a Chinese painter from the Qing dynasty, known for her exquisite flower-and-bird paintings that blended precision with delicate beauty. As one of the few recognized female …

Oct 28, 2025 · 7m
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Our Favorites: Bebe Barron

<p>Bebe Barron (1925-2008) and her husband Louis’ pioneering work in electronic music helped lay the foundation for the sound of sci-fi. Their blips, buzzes, gurgles and groans in <em>Forbidden Planet …

Oct 27, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Fatima Jinnah

<p>Fatima Jinnah (1893-1967) is remembered in Pakistan as the “Mother of the Nation.” Her memory is a symbol of feminism and democracy.</p><br><p>For the past six years, we’ve been telling the …

Oct 24, 2025 · 9m
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Our Favorites: Florence Foster Jenkins

<p>Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944) was an opera singer that drew massive crowds for her terrible voice.</p><br><p>For the past six years, we’ve been telling the stories of women you may or …

Oct 23, 2025 · 8m
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Our Favorites: Toni Morrison

<p>Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was a groundbreaking writer and the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Her works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel <em>Beloved</em>—where she …

Oct 22, 2025 · 8m
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Our Favorites: Masako Togawa

<p>Masako Togawa (1931-2016) was a crime novelist, singer, and club owner. She created a chanson salon called the Blue Room, which catered to LGBTQIA+ artists and music enthusiasts during a …

Oct 21, 2025 · 7m
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Our Favorites: Mamá Tingó

<p>Mamá Tingó (1921-1974) was an Dominican activist who is often overlooked in historical accounts. She led protests to save her farm — and the farms of 350 other families — …

Oct 20, 2025 · 5m
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Our Favorites: Kiki de Montparnasse

<p>Kiki de Montparnasse (1901-1953) inspired Man Ray and many other painters, photographers and sculptors. An artist herself, she impressed critics with her paintings and made waves with her risqué memoirs. …

Oct 17, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Maya Lin

<p>Maya Lin (1959 - present) is a sculptor, architect, artist, and designer known for her memorial work and focus on landscapes and the environment. At age 21 she designed the …

Oct 16, 2025 · 7m
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Our Favorites: Mr. and Mrs. How

<p>James How, also known as Mary East, and their wife Mrs. How (c. 1760s) were pillars of their eighteenth century English community, until a blackmailer attempted to expose Mr. How's …

Oct 15, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Minnie Riperton

<p>Minnie Riperton (1947-1979) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1975 hit song “Lovin' You.” From an early age, Riperton captivated audiences with her extraordinary five-octave vocal range …

Oct 14, 2025 · 7m
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Our Favorites: Margaret Watts Hughes

<p>Margaret Watts Hughes (c.1847-1907) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and scientist. She invented the eidophone, which allowed her to observe and visualize the human voice.</p><br><p><strong>For Further Reading:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://archive.org/details/centuryillustrat42newyuoft/centuryillustrat42newyuoft/page/40/mode/1up?view=theater" rel="noopener noreferrer" …

Oct 13, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Anastasia Romanov

<p>Anastasia Romanov (1901-1918) was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. Her death was hotly debated for years, as she was believed to have survived …

Oct 10, 2025 · 7m
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Our Favorites: Sappho

<p>Sappho (c. 615 BC) was an ancient Greek poet and an architect of the very words we use to talk about queer identity today.</p><br><p>For the past six years, we’ve been …

Oct 09, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Regina Jonas

<p>Regina Jonas (1902-1944) asked a short, but important question: Can women serve as rabbis? She dedicated her life to proving that the answer to that question was 'Yes.'</p><br><p>For the past …

Oct 08, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Juana Maria

<p>Juana Maria (unknown-1853), also known as the lost woman of San Nicolas island, lived a solitary and fabled life as one of the last members of the Nicoleño tribe.</p><br><p>For the …

Oct 07, 2025 · 6m
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Our Favorites: Gwen Verdon

<p>Gwen Verdon (1925-2000) was a true Broadway icon. Her status as a triple threat dancer, actor and singer earned her four Tony awards during her career.&nbsp;</p><br><p>For the past six years, …

Oct 06, 2025 · 7m
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