She Changed History
av Cara Gardner, Simon Hurley and Vicky Payne
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67. Edmonia Lewis: The Wildfire and The Marble Cleopatra
67. Edmonia Lewis: The Wildfire and The Marble Cleopatra
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Join us on "She Changed History," as we celebrate the unsung heroines who dared to challenge the status quo.
This is the history you wish you had learnt in school.
Every Tuesday, Vicky, Cara and Simon dive deep into the annals of history, unearthing the stories of incredible women who have been forgotten.
From daring pirates to prolific inventors, we're uncovering the truth behind their remarkable journeys.
Tune in every Tuesday, starting 19th November 2024
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- 67. Edmonia Lewis: The Wildfire and The Marble Cleopatra · 41 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 67She survived a mob attack, was accused of poisoning her classmates with aphrodisiacs, and ended up creating in Rome 🔥🗿 In this episode, we dive into the chaotic, mind-blowing…
- 66. How Fake Women Changed Real History: From Rosie the Riveter to Princess Caraboo · 36 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 66Real Women, Fake Women, and the Mother of Us All Today we cover 4 stories on our whistle stop tour of how women constantly have pushed perceptions! The conversation explores the…
- 65: Catherine Corless: The Power of One · 40 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 65This 50 year old housewife didn’t have a degree or a team. Just a quiet steel, and a determination to give a voice to Ireland’s forgotten children. She proved that one voice can…
- 64. Sabine Schmitz: The Queen of Green Hell · 34 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 64The conversation covers a range of topics, including food preferences, literature festivals, and the life and career of Sabine Schmitz, a renowned racing driver. The discussion…
- 63. Benedetta Carlini: a holy visionary or cunning manipulator? · 46 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 63Today, we’re diving into the chaotic, controversial life of Benedetta Carlini, a 17th-century Italian nun who claimed to marry Jesus, ruled her convent with an iron fist, and…
- 63. Marietta Bavrovier: The Glass Maker Extraordinaire · 38 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 63What do you know about Glassmaking in Venice? That it was a secret? That it was actually a prison? That once there you could not leave?! Today we take a detailed exploration of…
- 62. Headscarf Revolutionaries: She got punched in the face for this! · 49 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 62The conversation delves into the tragic events of one Northern English city. The conversation delves into the inspiring story of the Headscarf Revolutionaries, a group of…
- 61. Ruth First: Nelson Mandela's buddy, journalist and activist! · 40 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 61Cara has been to Dubrovnik! And this week we deep dive into the life and work of journalist Ruth First, Nelson Mandela's buddy. We look at her impactful journalism and activism…
- 60. Joan of Arc: The teenager who changed history · 46 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 6060. Joan of Arc: The teenager who changed history Joan of Arc's extraordinary life unfolds in three captivating chapters. We explore her humble beginnings in a turbulent France…
- 59. Biruté Galdikas: One third of the legendary primate trimates · 40 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 59We cover it all today wind, pottery, mischeief and pancakes! We learn about Barute's background and early life, how she ended up in Borneo, her connection with orangutans…
- 58. Dorothy Hodgkin: Crystals, Prizes and life saving drugs · 50 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 58Discover the inspiring story of Dorothy Mary Hodgkin, a pioneering scientist who revolutionized medicine with her groundbreaking work in crystallography. From childhood…
- 57. Dr Shoshanna Zuboff: One Woman's fight against the tech giants · 42 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 57The conversation delves into the individual's significance in the face of big data, the erosion of privacy, historical context, resistance, and hope for change in surveillance…
- 56. Eleanor of Aquitaine: Part 2 - The finale! · 37 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 56The second episode of Eleanor's story delves into the imprisonment of Eleanor and her eventual release by her son, Richard. Eleanor of Aquitaine's story is characterized by her…
- 55. Eleanor of Aquitaine: Part 1 · 48 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 55A story so epic we are doing two parts. Today we cover the medieval Queen Eleanor, her turbulent first marriage to Louis VII and their relationship, before doing a deep dive into…
- 54. The Trưng Sisters: War Elephants and Uprising! · 42 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 54Today we learn from Cara all about the role of the Chung Sisters in leading a rebellion, and the cultural and historical context of ancient Vietnam. We cover colonialism, women's…
- 53. Mary Seacole: The Victorian nurse who upset Michael Gove · 49 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 53The conversation covers the excitement for the Borderlines Film Festival and then transitions into a discussion about storytelling and the life of Mary Seacole. The conversation…
- 52. Dorothy Parker: A writer with more than one twist · 40 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 52This week Cara delves into the life and career of Dorothy Parker, focusing on her iconic humour and the challenges and tragedies she faced. It explores her personal life, career…
- 51. Dame Caroline Haslett: British plugs are the best! · 46 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 51This conversation explores the life and contributions of Dame Caroline Haslett, a pioneering figure in electrical engineering and women's rights. The discussion covers her early…
- 50. Nadia Murad: From Captivity to Advocacy · 39 minThis conversation delves into the powerful story of Nadia Murad, a Yazidi woman who survived the atrocities of ISIS and became a global advocate for human rights. The discussion…
- 49. Nzinga Mbandi: The African Queen Who Defied Empires · 45 min · Säsong 1 Avsnitt 49Summary In this episode, Vicky and Cara delve into the remarkable life of Nzinga Mbandi, the warrior queen of Angola, who defied colonial powers and redefined leadership in the…
