Dynamos: Caroline Herschel
Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) made huge contributions to the field of astronomy. She was the first woman to discover a comet, and the first woman officially recognized in a scientific position. Specia...
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Dynamos: Julia Margaret Cameron
Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879) was one of the most important portrait photographers of the 19th century. She received her first camera when she was 48 years old, and spent the next decade of her l...
21 Heinä 20226min
Dynamos: Flora Mae Hunter
Flora Mae Hunter (c. 1910-2003) cooked for royalty, government officials, and wealthy business magnates. After decades of working in a kitchen, she immortalized her famed dishes in a beloved cookbook....
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Dynamos: Maria Sibylla Merian
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) made significant contributions to the field of ecology. She pioneered methods of scientific observation and inspired scientists for generations to come. Special thanks...
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Dynamos: Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) used her childhood of privilege as inspiration for her Pulitzer Prize-winning work, The Age of Innocence.Special thanks to Mercedes-Benz, our exclusive sponsor this month! Fr...
18 Heinä 20225min
From Brecksville to Brackley: Kimberly Stevens
Welcome to a special bonus episode featuring Kimberly Stevens, brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. Kimberly is the Senior Trackside Aerodynamicist for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Hear how...
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Dynamos: Alexandra David-Néel
Alexandra David-Néel (1868-1969) was an eccentric character who refused to stay still. She defied strict Victorian expectations to lead a truly unbelievable life of adventure, and wrote over 30 books ...
15 Heinä 20229min
Dynamos: Sally Gabori
Sally Gabori (1924-2015) started painting in her early 80s. She channeled the pain and pride of her home island into acrylic masterpieces. In quite a short period, she became one of the most famous Ab...
14 Heinä 20226min
