Womanica

Aunt Ciata (c. 1854-1924) was a beloved spiritual leader that kept samba music alive in Rio de Janeiro.  This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers:  oddballs, chameleons, and nonconformists. Que...

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Elvira Chaudoir (c. 1910-1996) was a master of deception, whose double agent work during World War II led to the Allied victory on D-Day.  This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers:  oddballs, c...

10 Huhti 20236min

Rosa Bouglione (1910-2018) was "the undisputed queen of the circus world." Her eccentric performances had no limits, even though they were done from inside a cage. This month, we’re talking about Misc...

7 Huhti 20235min

Amy Bock (1859-1943) spent the majority of her life conning the people of New Zealand. She was once labeled “The Champion Crook of the Century.”  This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers:  oddb...

6 Huhti 20236min

Maria Getrudis Barceló (c. 1800-1852) was a card-dealer and renowned business woman who amassed a fortune through her gambling house in New Mexico. This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers:  od...

5 Huhti 20235min

Theda Bara (1885-1955) was one of film’s first sex symbols and creator of the ‘vamp’ – a dark-haired, sultry woman who sucked the life out of the men unlucky enough to fall into her orbit. This month,...

4 Huhti 20235min

Ellen Armstrong (1914-1979) was a famous stage magician, and the only African American woman of her time to have a touring magic show. This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers:  oddballs, chame...

3 Huhti 20236min

Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) was the first woman balloonist, who lived – and died – with her head in the clouds. This week of Womanica is guest hosted by Lauren Iannotti! Lauren is the Editor in Chief...

31 Maalis 20235min