Episode 82 - Wu Zetian: The Concubine Turned Only Empress in Chinese History
This week, Michelle tells us about Empress Wu Zetian, who was the first and only woman emperor of China. Her tale is one of woe, intrigue and lots of drama. Bust out the bubbly - you don't want to mis...
1 Touko 202345min
Episode 81 - The Trail of Tears
This week, Michelle talks about the Trail of Tears. This was a dark chapter in United States history when Native American people were displaced from their ancestral land and forced to travel west. Hea...
24 Huhti 202331min
Episode 80 - Jane Austen
You probably know of Jane Austen's work but do you know about Jane? This week, Deanna talks about Jane Austen's life, family and dedication to her literary craft. While she wasn't famous during her li...
17 Huhti 202329min
Episode 79 - Norse Mythology
Mythology is back! This week, Michelle is taking us back to the Viking times and telling us all things Norse Mythology. Hear about the main Gods and Goddesses, along with the tale of the creation and ...
10 Huhti 202346min
Episode 78 - Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller was the first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and spent her life fighting for the rights of Native American and women’s rights. An activist from a young age, Wi...
3 Huhti 202330min
Episode 77 - The Red Summer of 1919
During the summer of 1919, an outbreak of racial violence occurred across the United States. Following the end of WWI, millions of military personnel returned to their homes, which resulted in signifi...
27 Helmi 202334min
Episode 75 - Nat Turner's Rebellion
This week, Michelle tells the story of Nat Turner. Nathaniel “Nat” Turner led a rebellion of enslaved people in 1831. This ended up being the most deadly slave revolt in the history of the United Stat...
13 Helmi 202333min
