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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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6:04

Adversaries: Alice Lee

Womanica ·

2024/08/20

Alice Lee (1859-1939) was a statistician and one of the first women to earn a Doctorate of Science from the University of London. Her dissertation, published in 1900, helped disprove the widely held belief that skull capacity was linked to intelligence. For Further Reading: The Statistician Who Debunked Sexist Myths About Skull Size and Intelligence | Smithsonian People of Science with Brian Cox - Uta Frith on Alice Lee Alice Lee (1858 - 1939) - Biography - MacTutor History of Mathematics This

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5:40

Adversaries: Joanie "Chyna" Laurer

Womanica ·

2024/08/19

Joanie “Chyna” Laurer (1969-2016) was a mainstay in the WWE in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Billed as “The Ninth Wonder of the World”, she wrestled men and women and bested them both. In 2019, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. For Further Reading: Chyna : If They Only Knew The Great Fall of Chyna Chyna Was a Titan of Wrestling. Joanie Laurer Was a More Complicated Woman This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each

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7:01

Adversaries: Tituba

Womanica ·

2024/08/16

Tituba (c. 1692) was an enslaved woman who played a significant role in the Salem witch trials of 1692. As one of the first to be accused of witchcraft, she confessed under duress and implicated others, fueling the mass hysteria. Her confession included vivid descriptions of supernatural experiences, which greatly influenced the course of the trials. Despite her pivotal role, much of her life before and after the trials remains shrouded in mystery. For Further Reading: Life Story: Tituba

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5:08

Adversaries: Tomoe Gozen

Womanica ·

2024/08/15

Tomoe Gozen (c. 1180s) was a female samurai in 12th century Japan who became renowned for her fierceness and bravery as a warrior during the Genpei civil war. For Further Reading: The Legend Of Tomoe Gozen: Japan’s Most Fearsome Female Samurai From Woman Warrior to Peripatetic Entertainer- The Multiple Histories of Tomoe Tomoe Gozen: Badass Women in Japanese History This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each other to break

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4:35

Adversaries: Dandara dos Palmares

Womanica ·

2024/08/14

Dandara dos Palmares (c. 1654-1694) was a warrior in colonial Brazil. She grew up in a quilombo, fought in numerous battles, and led female armies throughout her life, fighting against colonial forces. For Further Reading: Dandara dos Palmares Dandara: A Feminist Face of Palmares Described as a heroine, Dandara, Zumbi's wife, has a biography surrounded by uncertainty This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each other to break

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4:48

Adversaries: Cynane

Womanica ·

2024/08/13

Cynane (357 BC - 323 BC) was a warrior princess and older half-sister of Alexander the Great. She fought in battle as a child with her father and half-brother, and is believed to be the first person to have ever rallied her own army. For Further Reading: World History Encyclopedia: Cynane The Macedonian Amazonian: Who Was Cynane? Illyrians This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each other to break barriers in their respective

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7:48

Adversaries: Joan Crawford

Womanica ·

2024/08/12

Joan Crawford (c.1908 - 1977) was an American actress known for Hollywood classics like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and Mildred Pierce. Her feud with Bette Davis is one of the most well-known and remembered from Old Hollywood. After Joan passed, her daughter released a memoir, Mommie Dearest, depicting her experience of abuse from her mother. For Further Research: A Timeline of the Real Feud Between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford Daughter Dearest Not the Girl Next Door Mommie Dearest at 40: the

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7:44

Adversaries: Lyda Conley

Womanica ·

2024/08/09

Eliza Burton “Lyda” Conley (c.1869 - 1946) was a lawyer and Wyandot Native American. She was the first woman admitted to the Kansas Bar Association and was the first Native American woman admitted to argue a case in front of the United States Supreme Court. For Further Reading: Lyda Conley: Saving Her People’s Heritage Lyda Conley Lyda Conley’s battle for Huron Indian Cemetery in KCK Indigenous Peoples’ Day Featuring Eliza “Lyda” Burton Conley How a trio of sisters occupied – and saved – a sacred

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6:29

Adversaries: Magdalena Caballero-Morales

Womanica ·

2024/08/08

Magdalena Caballero-Morales (1925-2006) was considered a pioneer for women in lucha libre, or wrestling. Inside the ring, she fought her opponents ferociously. And outside of it, she became a figure for women who went against the grain at a time when women’s participation in contact sports was banned in Mexico City. For Further Reading: The ring's masked matriarch Celebramos la vida de la dama enmascarada Luchadoras, contra machismo y misoginia en el cuadrilátero: "Algunos compañeros intentaron

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6:09

Adversaries: A.S. Byatt vs. Margaret Drabble

Womanica ·

2024/08/07

A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) and Margaret Drabble (1939-present) are sisters and writers. Both achieved global fame at different points in their career and the British tabloids played up the feud between them. For Further Reading: “A Narrative of Jealousy and Bafflement and Resentment” What Possessed A.S. Byatt? Margaret Drabble, the Art of Fiction This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each other to break barriers in their

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3:40

Adversaries: Mai Bhago

Womanica ·

2024/08/06

Mai Bhago (c.1600s - c.1720) was a Sikh solider who lead 40 soldiers into battle against the Mughal Empire. She is honored as a warrior saint in Sikhism. For Further Reading: Eminent Sikh Women The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History, Volume 1 What do we really know about Mai Bhago? This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each other to break barriers in their respective fields. They did unthinkable and sometimes

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6:17

Adversaries: Naila Ayesh

Womanica ·

2024/08/05

Naila Ayesh (1960-present) is a grassroots organizer who demonstrated for Palestinian liberation during the First Intifada in the late 1980s. She endured detention and torture to protest Israeli occupation in Gaza and the West Bank win freedom, and she continued to fight for freedom and opportunities for Palestinian women. For Further Reading: Naila and the Uprising (2017) A life in resistance: Naila Ayesh and the women of the First Palestinian Intifada How the Oslo Accords Betrayed the

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5:14

Adversaries: Tillie Anderson

Womanica ·

2024/08/02

Tillie Anderson (1875-1965) was a Swedish American cyclist who dominated the women’s bike racing circuit in the 1890s. Her rival on the track was the French cyclist Lisette, who accused Tillie of sabotage. For Further Reading: This Seamstress Conquered Bike Racing in the 1890s Women on the Move: The Forgotten Era of Women's Bicycle Racing Tillie Anderson Website This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women fought against systems, governments and – sometimes each other to break

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6:47

Adversaries: Marcela 'La Tigresa' Acuña

Womanica ·

2024/08/01

Marcela 'La Tigresa' Acuña (1976-present) is an Argentine professional boxer renowned for her contributions to women's boxing and her fierce fighting style. She is a multiple-time world champion in the super bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Marcela is considered a trailblazer in women's boxing, helping to elevate the sport's profile in Argentina and globally. For Further Reading: Women Boxing National Archives Why Argentina is Producing Women Boxing Champions Heads and tails of women's

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4:55

Athletes: Anita DeFrantz

Womanica ·

2024/07/31

Anita DeFrantz (1954-present) captained the U.S. women’s rowing team and was part of the team that won a bronze medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games – the first games where women’s rowing was introduced. After her athletic career, she went on to become the first African American — and first American woman — to represent the U.S. on the International Olympic Committee. For Further Reading: My Olympic Life Former Olympian Anita DeFrantz Continues to Serve as an Advocate for Athletes Anita L

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5:24

Athletes: Agnes Tirop

Womanica ·

2024/07/30

Agnes Tirop (1995-2021) was a long distance runner from Kenya. She won the bronze medal twice at the World Championships, was a world class cross country champion, and competed in the Olympics all before the age of 26. She was murdered by her husband. For Further Reading: A Tragic Run Kenyan Olympian’s Killing Exposes Surge of Violence Against Women Kenya makes a clean sweep at African Cross Country Championships This month we're celebrating the women who performed physical and mental feats in

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5:34

Athletes: Earlene Brown

Womanica ·

2024/07/29

Earlene Brown (1935-1983) was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal for shot put. She qualified for the Olympics as an independent athlete and was beloved by American and international competitors alike. Later in life, she became a Roller Derby player. For Further Reading: Earlene Brown: An athlete to know Beautician, Roller Derby Queen, Olympic Medalist: A Tribute to Earlene Brown Earlene Dennis Brown (1935-1983) This month we're celebrating the women who performed physical and mental

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2:37

Introducing: Good Game with Sarah Spain

Womanica ·

2024/07/28

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters,

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4:10

Athletes: Baroness Masham

Womanica ·

2024/07/26

Baroness Masham (1935-2023) was a paralympic athlete who competed in three Paralympic games, and won two gold medals. She founded the Spinal Injuries Association and served for 53 years as an independent member of the House of Lords. She was praised for her advocacy and volunteer work with disability rights. For Further Reading: The Guardian: Lady Masham of Ilton obituary The Telegraph: Baroness Masham: 'They thought disabled people could not get married' Baroness Masham of Ilton UK Parliament:

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7:39

Athletes: Miki Gorman

Womanica ·

2024/07/25

Miki Gorman (1936-2015) was a barrier-breaking long distance runner. Born and raised in occupied China and Japan, she became the only woman to have won both the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon twice. For Further Reading: Overlooked No More: Miki Gorman, the Unlikely Marathon Winner As the Miles and the Years Pass By Miki Gorman, Women’s Marathon Pioneer, Dies at 80 This month we're celebrating the women who performed physical and mental feats in sports. They overcame societal

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