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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 8 hours 20 minutes
episode 20: Pioneers: Victoria Woodhull
Today’s pioneer is Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), the first woman to run for president of the United States.
episode 19: Pioneers: Queen Victoria
Today’s pioneer is Queen Victoria (1819-1901), the Grandmother of Europe.
episode 18: Pioneers: Valentina Tereshkova
Today’s pioneer is Valentina Tereshkova (1937-present), the first woman to go to space.
episode 17: Pioneers: Mary Shadd Cary
Today’s pioneer is Mary Shadd Cary (1823-1893), an educator, abolitionist and suffragist who was also the first Black newspaper publisher in Canada.
episode 16: Pioneers: Murasaki Shikibu
Today’s pioneer is Murasaki Shikibu (978-1014), author of what may have been the world's first novel, “The Tale of Genji.”
episode 15: Pioneers: Sybilla Righton Masters
Today’s pioneer is Sybilla Righton Masters (1675 - 1720), the first person in the American Colonies to be given a patent and the inventor of grits.
episode 14: Pioneers: Mary Pickford
Today’s Pioneer is Mary Pickford (1892 - 1979), the original Hollywood Icon.
episode 13: Pioneers: Ethel Payne
Today’s pioneer is Ethel Payne (1911 - 1991), the “First Lady of the Black Press.”
episode 12: Pioneers: Sandra Day O'Connor
Today’s Pioneer is Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 - present), the first woman to ever serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
episode 11: Pioneers: Miriam Makeba
Today’s pioneer is Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa (1932 - 2008). She was a singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist.