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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.

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  1. Pink Collar Workers: Virginia Apgar

    · 6:04 · S6 E240

    Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) was a pioneering obstetric anesthesiologist who designed a test that still saves newborns every day. She was also the first woman to become a full professor at Columbia University. This…

  2. Pink Collar Workers: Angélique du Coudray

    · 5:33 · S6 E239

    Angélique du Coudray (1712-1794) transformed the practice of midwifery in eighteenth century France. Her work was so invaluable that the king of France himself recognized her contributions and funded her teaching.…

  3. Pink Collar Workers: Dolores Huerta

    · 7:41 · S6 E238

    Dolores Huerta (1930-present) is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. She helped found the organization now known as United Farm Workers and…

  4. Pink Collar Workers: Lillian Harris Dean

    · 6:31 · S6 E237

    Lillian Harris Dean, aka Pigfoot Mary (c. 1870-1929) embodies the promise of the American dream. She became one of Harlem's most successful food vendors by selling pigs' feet. This month, we're bringing back some of…

  5. Pink Collar Workers: Mary Seacole

    · 6:14 · S6 E236

    Mary Seacole (1805-1881) was a 19th century healer who was ahead of her time. This self taught nurse used her own money to sail across the world and set up shelter for wounded Crimean War soldiers. This month, we're…

  6. Pink Collar Workers: Rebecca Lukens

    · 5:44 · S6 E235

    Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) is known as the first female CEO in the United States. She ran Brandywine Iron Works and Nail Factory, successfully guiding it through a difficult economic recession and a rapidly…

  7. Pink Collar Workers: Ela Bhatt

    · 5:39 · S6 E234

    Ela Bhatt (1933-2022) was an activist and organizer who founded the Self-Employed Women's Association of India (SEWA), which serves primarily low-income women across India. She went on to become an influential figure,…

  8. Pink Collar Workers: Sue Ko Lee

    · 6:32 · S6 E233

    Sue Ko Lee (1910-1996) was a labor organizer who participated in one of the longest strikes in the history of San Francisco's Chinatown. She and other garment workers joined forces with a white-led union to win better…

  9. Pink Collar Workers: Carrie Crawford Smith

    · 5:07 · S6 E232

    Carrie Crawford Smith (1877-1954) placed hundreds of fellow Black women in jobs in and around Chicago through her employment agency. In an era when Black women faced intense discrimination and negative stereotyping in…

  10. Pink Collar Workers: Hiratsuka Raichō

    · 8:07 · S6 E231

    Hiratsuka Raichō (1886-1971) was a Japanese feminist and social reformer, who founded a literary magazine by and for women. After becoming a mother, she became an advocate for working women in Japan, fighting for…

  11. Pink Collar Workers: Clara Zetkin

    · 7:00 · S6 E230

    Clara Zetkin (1857-1933) was a prominent German Marxist theorist, activist, and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in the early socialist and communist movements, particularly in championing women's…

  12. Pink Collar Workers: Irene Fernandez

    · 6:26 · S6 E229

    Irene Fernandez (1946-2014) was a Malaysian human rights activist. She co-founded Tenaganita, a non-governmental organization that promotes the rights of migrant workers. When she raised the alarm about migrant…

  13. Pink Collar Workers: Laudelina de Campos Melo

    · 6:12 · S6 E228

    Laudelina de Campos Melo (1904-1991) was a labor organizer in Brazil. She fought for the dignity of Black domestic workers during a time when they were seen as second-class citizens and afforded little to no rights.…

  14. Pink Collar Workers: Madame Nwanyeruwa

    · 8:06 · S6 E225

    Madame Nwanyeruwa (c. 1920s) organized the Aba Women's War, a revolt staged by Nigerian women against colonial taxation. Her actions helped ignite a movement that eventually led to the fight for independence in…

  15. Pink Collar Workers: Tapputi

    · 4:24 · S6 E224

    Tapputi is widely regarded as one of the first known chemists, and her name appears in a Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet dating to approximately 1200 BCE. She is believed to have worked in the Babylonian royal palace,…

  16. Pink Collar Workers: Zephyr Wright

    · 9:05 · S6 E223

    Zephyr Wright (1915-1988) served as President Lyndon B. Johnson's personal chef for nearly three decades. While her southern cooking filled stomachs and won hearts, her experiences as a Black woman in the Jim Crow…

  17. Maritime Madams: Dido

    · 4:40 · S6 E222

    Dido (also known as Elissa or Elisha) was a legendary Queen of Tyre who was forced to flee the city with a loyal band of followers. Sailing west across the Mediterranean, she founded the city of Carthage c. 813 BCE.…

  18. Maritime Madams: Florence Chadwick

    · 6:11 · S6 E221

    Florence Chadwick (1918-1995) was an American long-distance, open-water swimmer, most famous for crossing the English Channel in record time and becoming the first woman to cross the Catalina Channel in her home state…

  19. Maritime Madams: Gloria Hollister

    · 4:55 · S6 E220

    Gloria Hollister (1900-1988) was a marine scientist, conservationist and explorer who made record-breaking dives in a deep-sea submersible called the Bathysphere. For Further Reading: • Diving in the Deep with Gloria…

  20. Maritime Madams: Fog Woman

    · 5:18 · S6 E219

    Fog Woman is a figure of Tlingit folklore. She has the power to turn from human form into fog and conjure up salmon. In Tlingit legends, Fog Woman is the creator and ruler of salmon. Her stories explain the annual…

  21. Maritime Madams: Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz

    · 6:44 · S6 E218

    Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz (1936-2021) was a Polish naval engineer and yacht captain. In 1978, she became the first woman to ever complete a solo voyage around the world. For Further Reading: • Meet Krystyna…

  22. Maritime Madams: Else Bostelmann

    · 6:55 · S6 E217

    Else Bostelmann (1882-1961) was a German-born scientific illustrator and painter known for bringing the deep sea to life through her vivid and accurate underwater artwork. Working with naturalist William Beebe in the…

  23. Maritime Madams: Yemaya

    · 3:16 · S6 E216

    Yemaya, also known as Yemoja, is one of the most revered and powerful divine spirits in various Afro-Caribbean religions, associated with fertility and motherhood. Yemaya is the goddess of the ocean and the mother of…

  24. Maritime Madams: Mary Lacy

    · 4:33 · S6 E215

    Mary Lacy (1740-1801) was a British sailor, shipwright and memoirist who defied 18th century gender norms by disguising herself as a man to join the Royal Navy. Her memoir, The Female Shipwright, is a great glimpse…

  25. Maritime Madams: Mary Becker Greene

    · 7:50 · S6 E217

    Mary Becker Greene (1867-1949) was a steamboat pilot and captain who began her career in the late 1800s. A pilot for over 50 years, she was the only licensed female steamboat captain on the Ohio River. Along with her…

  26. Maritime Madams: Naomi James

    · 5:33 · S6 E216

    Naomi James (1949-present) was the first woman to single-handedly sail around the world via the dangerous Cape Horn route. Her voyage broke Sir Francis Chichester's world record for fastest solo circumnavigation by…

  27. Maritime Madams: Ama

    · 5:58 · S6 E215

    Ama are Japanese female fisherwomen and free divers who plunge into the ocean without oxygen tanks, or other modern diving equipment. They dive for shellfish and seafood, particularly abalone. In recent years, their…

  28. Maritime Madams: Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina

    · 6:33 · S6 E214

    Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina (1847-1929) was a highly regarded authority on Hawaiian water rights law and unofficially considered Hawaii's first female judge. Descended from an American sugar planter…

  29. Maritime Madams: Tracy Edwards

    · 6:27 · S6 E213

    Tracy Edwards (1962 - Present), MBE skippered the first-ever all-female crew in the 1989/90 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. She is the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year trophy and has created many…

  30. Maritime Madams: Jeanne de Clisson

    · 4:10 · S6 E212

    Jeanne de Clisson (1300-1359) is known as the “Lioness of Brittany.” She was a 14th-century French/Breton noblewoman who turned to piracy in order to avenge her husband's death. For Further Reading: • Jeanne de…

  31. Maritime Madams: Mary Jane Rathbun

    · 5:58 · S6 E211

    Mary Jane Rathbun (1860-1943) was a marine zoologist who discovered thousands of species of crabs. Her work helped establish the basic taxonomy of crustaceans. For Further Reading • Mary Jane Rathbun: Hail the…

  32. Maritime Madams: Lagertha

    · 4:10 · S6 E210

    Lagertha was a Viking shield-maiden who is said to have ruled in the 9th century AD in what is now Norway She was the first wife of Ragnar Lothbrok, King of the Vikings and a skilled warrior and sea commander. In one…

  33. Maritime Madams: Lehua Kamalu

    · 6:32 · S6 E209

    Lehua Kamalu (c. 1980-present) was the first woman in modern history to captain and navigate a voyaging canoe using the traditional Polynesian practice of wayfinding. Without maps or GPS, she navigated the Pacific…

  34. Maritime Madams: Radhika Menon

    · 3:50 · S6 E208

    Radhika Menon is the first female captain in the Indian Merchant Navy. In 2016, she became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea following a successful rescue mission that saved the…

  35. Maritime Madams: Annie Edson Taylor

    · 5:01 · S6 E207

    Annie Edson Taylor (unknown –1921) was an American schoolteacher best known as the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. For Further Reading: • Overlooked No More: Annie Edson Taylor, Who…

  36. Maritime Madams: Molly Malone

    · 4:18 · S6 E207

    Molly Malone is one of the most famous cultural figures in Ireland and in Dublin city, her legend stemming from the 19th-century ballad “Cockles and Mussels.” Described as a beautiful young fishwife, Molly is said to…

  37. Maritime Madams: Maria Klenova

    · 4:45 · S6 E206

    Maria Klenova (1898-1976) was a Russian and Soviet marine geologist who, over her nearly 30-year-long career, researched polar regions, marine geology, and advanced the field of Russian marine science. She was the…

  38. Maritime Madams: Sedna

    · 6:24 · S6 E205

    Sedna is known as the powerful Inuit sea goddess who rules over all marine animals. Hunters must honor and appease her to ensure a successful catch, as she controls the availability of seals, whales, and other sea…

  39. Maritime Madams: Ida Lewis

    · 5:20 · S6 E204

    Ida Lewis (1842-1911) was an American lighthouse keeper for the Lime Rock Lighthouse, in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. She was renowned for her swimming and rowing skills which she employed to save the lives of many…

  40. Outsiders: Patti Smith

    · 6:01 · S6 E203

    Patti Smith (1946-present) is an American singer, songwriter, poet, author, and visual artist. A pivotal figure in the New York City punk rock scene, her 1975 debut album “Horses” fused rock with poetic intensity.…

  41. Outsiders: Leonor Fini

    · 4:55 · S6 E202

    Leonor Fini (1907-1996) was an Argentine-Italian surrealist painter, designer, illustrator, and author. She produced an extensive body of work including paintings, drawings, and set and costume design — often centered…

  42. Outsiders: Gluck

    · 7:40 · S6 E201

    Gluck (1895-1978) was a mid-century queer painter from London. She showcased in dozens of solo shows throughout her career, ranging in style, technique, and topic. She is most famous for her painting, Medallion, which…

  43. Outsiders: Louise Lawrence

    · 6:38 · S6 E200

    Louise Lawrence (1912-1976) was a transgender activist, writer, artist, and educator. She built an international network of trans and gender non-conforming people, creating space for connection and mutual support. She…

  44. Outsiders: Diamanda Galás

    · 5:54 · S6 E199

    Diamanda Galás (1955-present) is a musician and vocalist whose singular, shocking—and sometimes downright satanic—vocal style has captivated fans and critics alike for decades. Through her music, she seeks to give…

  45. Outsiders: Mabel Addis

    · 5:51 · S6 E198

    Mabel Addis (1912-2004) was a pioneering educator and writer who created the first narrative-driven video game, The Sumerian Game, in 1964. Blending her expertise in history and storytelling with emerging computer…

  46. Outsiders: Alison Bechdel

    · 5:01 · S6 E197

    Alison Bechdel (1960-present) is an American cartoonist and graphic memoirist best known for her groundbreaking comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For and her acclaimed graphic memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic (2006).…

  47. Outsiders: Rosa Bonheur

    · 5:50 · S6 E196

    Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) was a French artist best known for her realist style paintings, mostly focused on animals and rural life in France and Europe. Rosa shattered conventions for women at the time, never marrying,…

  48. Outsiders: Siouxsie Sioux

    · 7:52 · S6 E195

    Siouxsie Sioux (1957-present) is an English musician and cultural icon who helped shape the punk and gothic rock movements with her band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Known for her commanding stage presence, fierce makeup…

  49. Outsiders: Táhirih

    · 5:37 · S6 E194

    Táhirih (c. 1814 - 1852) was a poet, theologian, and revolutionary. Born into privilege in 19th-century Persia, she defied religious and cultural expectations to become a leading voice in the Bábí movement. Her…

  50. Outsiders: Clara Campoamor

    · 5:58 · S6 E193

    Clara Campoamor (1888-1972) was a Spanish politician, lawyer, and writer, considered by some to be the mother of the Spanish feminist movement. She championed the inclusion of women's suffrage in the 1931 Spanish…

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