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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:25

Divas: Maria Callas

Womanica ·

2025/01/27

Maria Callas (1923-1977) was an iconic opera singer known for her “diva” antics. A soprano, she sang in opera houses around the world, until her sudden decline and premature death at the age of 53. For Further Reading: The biggest myth about Maria Callas? She was no tragic icon Maria Callas: The soprano of the century Cast a Diva: The Hidden Life of Maria Callas This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether

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8:12

Divas: Lana Turner

Womanica ·

2025/01/24

Lana Turner (1921-1995) was an American actress who in a five decade career starred in over 58 feature films and several television shows. Touted as the Hollywood bombshell, she was famous for playing good girls gone bad and consistently being in the tabloids for her multiple marriages, famous affairs, and a murder trial. For Further Reading: Lana: The Public and Private Lives of Miss Turner Lana Turner: The volatile, legendary story of Hollywood’s first modern celebrity film star Two

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5:22

Divas: María Félix

Womanica ·

2025/01/23

María Félix (1914-2002) was a Mexican actress who rose to fame at the height of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Her roles varied across genres and archetypes, breaking from the tradition of traditional, submissive female roles in the industry. For Further Reading: María Félix, 87, Feisty Heroine Who Reigned Supreme in Mexican Cinema, Dies María Félix: the life and story of one of the most famous Mexican actresses Art Muse: María Félix This

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8:05

Divas: Grace Jones

Womanica ·

2025/01/22

Grace Jones (1948 - present) is a model, singer, actress, and performance artist. She has been on the cover of Vogue, Essence, and Interview Magazine. She released chart topping albums including Nightclubbing, Warm Leatherette, and Slave to the Rhythm. For Further Reading: The Power of Grace Jones The She-centaur: All the rage and outrage of Grace Jones and Jean-Paul Goude’s images Grace Jones This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from

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7:57

Divas: Maria Malibran

Womanica ·

2025/01/21

Maria Malibran's (1808-1836) powerful operatic voice made her an international sensation. But her fame and talent hid a lifetime of pressure… and pain. This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many

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6:49

Divas: Emma Hamilton

Womanica ·

2025/01/20

Emma Hamilton (c. 1765 –1815) was an English model, maid, and dancer. She was the mistress of a series of wealthy men. She was the muse of painter George Romney and featured in more than 70 of his paintings. She had a very public affair with a war hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, that scandalized British high society. For Further Reading: Emma Hamilton: Seduction & Celebrity The love story of local-born Horatio Nelson & Emma Hamilton EMMA HAMILTON: Artist’s Muse The Attitudes

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8:29

Divas: Martha Mitchell

Womanica ·

2025/01/17

Martha Mitchell (1918-1976) was the wife of President Richard Nixon’s Attorney General and campaign chair John Mitchell. Dubbed “the Mouth from the South,” Martha was a political star in Washington until she fell from grace amid the Watergate Scandal. For Further Reading: Martha Mitchell: the woman who blew the whistle on the Watergate scandal Martha Mitchell: Capital's Most Talked‐About Talkative Woman - The New York Times Martha Mitchell (1918–1976) - Encyclopedia of

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8:27

Divas: Edith Bouvier Beale

Womanica ·

2025/01/16

Edith Bouvier Beale (1917-2002), also known as "Little Edie," was an American socialite and the cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She gained fame fromGrey Gardens, a documentary that explored her eccentric, reclusive life with her mother, "Big Edie," in their decaying East Hampton mansion. She was an icon of American counterculture and influenced film, theater, and fashion. For Further Reading: Edith Bouvier Beale, 84, 'Little Edie,' Dies A Return to Grey Gardens Why Fashion People Love

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6:13

Divas: Mildred Bailey

Womanica ·

2025/01/15

Mildred Bailey (c.1900-1951) was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady", and "Mrs. Swing.” She was a major pioneer of the “swing” style of singing that became synonymous with jazz vocals. For Further Reading: Weather Bird: Jazz at the Dawn of its Second Century Mildred Bailey: Queen of Swing Indigenous Pop: Native American Music from Jazz to Hip Hop “Mrs. Swing” Rocks the House – The Story of

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5:33

Divas: Blaze Starr

Womanica ·

2025/01/14

Blaze Starr (1932-2015) was an American stripper and burlesque star whose big stage presence and innovative use of props earned her the nickname “The Hottest Blaze in Burlesque.” She was also known for her affair with Louisiana Governor Earl Kemp Long, and later wrote a memoir about the relationship that turned into a movie starring Paul Newman. For Further Reading: Blaze Starr, Burlesque Queen Who Was Linked to a Governor, Dies at 83 Blaze Starr dies at 83; stripper known for affair

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6:55

Divas: Minnie Riperton

Womanica ·

2025/01/13

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 and command of the whistle register. At the peak of her commercial success, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became one of few celebrities to share her diagnosis publicly. She defied expectations for Black artists in the music industry and remained a beacon positivity until the

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7:09

Divas: Leona Helmsley

Womanica ·

2025/01/10

Leona Helmsley (1920-2007) was a real estate agent turned mogul after marrying Harry Helmsley. Leona served as the head and face of the Helmsley hotel empire, and her unapologetic wealth and antics earned her the nickname “queen of mean.” Later, Leona was convicted on charges of tax evasion and served more than a year in prison. For Further Reading: Leona Helmsley, Hotel Queen, Dies at 87 Behind Queen of Mean Leona Helmsley, a $5B estate and her dog Trouble These pets inherited

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7:58

Divas: Ruan Lingyu

Womanica ·

2025/01/09

Ruan Lingyu (1910-1935) was a Chinese silent film actress known as the “Greta Garbo of China.” Considered one of the most prominent film stars of the 1930s, her roles, exceptional acting, and her suicide at the age of 24 led to her status as an icon of Chinese Cinema. For Further Reading: Ruan Lingyu: The Greta Garbo of China The Tragic Life and Career of Ruan Lingyu Meyer, Richard J. Ruan Ling-Yu: The Goddess of Shanghai. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2006 This month,

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7:12

Divas: Ava Gardner

Womanica ·

2025/01/08

Ava Gardner (1922-1990) was an American actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She first gained notoriety for her appearance in the 1946 film noir “The Killers.” For Further Reading: The Wild Life and Many Loves of Ava Gardner Ava's Story The Reluctant Star This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for

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5:22

Divas: Sinéad O'Connor

Womanica ·

2025/01/07

Sinéad O’Connor (1966-2023) was a singer and activist who reached peak popularity in the 1990s. She is best remembered for her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and for ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on SNL. For Further Reading: Sinead O’Connor Condemned Church Abuse Early. America Didn’t Listen. Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56 Sinéad O’Connor obituary, a talent beyond compare This month,

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5:19

Divas: Anita O'Day

Womanica ·

2025/01/06

Anita O’Day (1919-2006) was an Irish-American jazz singer known for her distinct and agile voice, and for her vices. She was dubbed the “Jezebel of Jazz,” and had a successful musical career that spanned decades. For Further Reading: High Times Hard Times Anita O’Day, 87, Hard-Living Star of the Big-Band Era and Beyond, Dies Anita O’Day The Life of A Jazz Singer This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many

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5:48

Divas: Sophia Loren

Womanica ·

2025/01/03

Sophia Loren (1934 - present) is an Italian actress and sex symbol with a career spanning more than 70 years. She is widely considered to be one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. For Further Reading: Sophia Loren: The Story of the Most Iconic Italian Actress Sophia Loren - TCM Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: My Life Bellissima: Sophia Loren’s Love-Filled Life This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been

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6:06

Divas: Anita Mui

Womanica ·

2025/01/02

Anita Mui (1963-2004) was a Hong Kong singer and actress whose contributions to the Cantopop music scene earned her the nicknames “the Madonna of the East” and the “daughter of Hong Kong.” For Further Reading: The Guardian: Anita Mui SCMP: ‘Daughter of Hong Kong’: the life and times of Cantopop icon Anita Mui The Telegraph: Anita Mui This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether

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7:48

Divas: Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Womanica ·

2025/01/01

Yoshiko Yamaguchi (1920-2014) was a Japanese actress and singer who rose to fame in China during the 1930s and 1940s. Her Japanese identity was hidden and used in propaganda films to promote Japanese influence in occupied territories. After the war, Yamaguchi became a prominent Japanese politician and advocate for Sino-Japanese reconciliation. For Further Reading: Yoshiko Yamaguchi, 94, Actress in Propaganda Films, Dies Yoshiko Yamaguchi: The Singer, Actress and Politician Who Loved Japan and

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7:24

Go-Getters: Ann Bannon

Womanica ·

2024/12/31

Ann Bannon (1932 - present) is a lesbian pulp fiction author. The height of her success was in the late 50s and early 60s with her paperback books likeOdd Girl Out, which gave a voice to closeted queer women around the country. For Further Reading Ann Bannon, the Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction, Reveals Her Own Amazing Story Interview with Ann Bannon Beebo's Significant Other This month we're talking about Go-Getters. Women who purposefully—or accidentally!—acquired life-changing wealth,

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