The 10 Best Womanica Podcast Episodes
1) Witches & Saints: Ann "Goody" Glover
Ann "Goody" Glover (unknown-1688) was hanged for being a witch in Boston.
2) Movers and Shakers: Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei (1939-2016) was the first woman to summit Mount Everest.
3) Explorers & Contenders: Julie D'Aubigny
Julie D'Aubigny (1673-1707) was a famous and flamboyant fencer and opera singer. Her life story includes romance, duels, body-snatching and more.
4) Pioneers: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Today’s pioneer is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aka The Notorious RBG (1933 - present).
5) Leaders: Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I (1533-1603) was the Queen of England and remains a symbol of enlightened Tudor England.
6) Pioneers: Shirley Chisholm
Today’s Pioneer is Shirley Chisholm (1924 - 2005). This bold leader had a passionate career as a civil servant and was the first African American U.S. Congresswoman.
7) Pioneers: Olivia de Havilland
Today’s Pioneer is Olivia de Havilland (1916 - present). You may know her as Melanie from Gone With The Wind, but her accomplishments went far beyond the movie. She revolutionized the Old Hollywood Sy...Show More
8) Pioneers: Geraldine Ferraro
Today’s pioneer Geraldine Ferraro (1935 - 2011), the first woman to be nominated for Vice President by a major political party.
9) Pioneers: Fatima al-Fihri
Today’s pioneer is Fatima al-Fihri (800-880 CE). Fatima founded the first degree-awarding educational institution in the world.
10) Pioneers: Frances Glessner Lee
Today’s pioneer is Frances Glessner Lee (1878 - 1962), the mother of modern forensic science.