Folk Heroes: Kittur Rani Chennamma
Kittur Rani Chennamma (1778-1829) was an Indian queen who battled the British Empire for independence and inspired generations of freedom fighters. This month, we're talking about Folk Heroes. People...
4 Aug 20234min
Folk Heroes: Margaret "Molly" Brown
Margaret Brown (1867-1932), now known as "the Unsinkable Molly Brown," was a socialite who survived the sinking of the Titanic and desperately tried to convince her fellow lifeboat passengers to retur...
3 Aug 20237min
Folk Heroes: Arawelo
Arawelo (c. 15 AD) was a queen who defied patriarchy at every step of her life. During her ruthless reign, she reversed traditional gender roles and brought prosperity to present-day Somalia. This mon...
2 Aug 20234min
Folk Heroes: Khawla bint al-Azwar
Khawla bint al-Azwar (c. 630s AD) was a legendary Muslim soldier who fought in battles against the Byzantine Empire. This month, we're talking about Folk Heroes. People whose lives and stories took on...
1 Aug 20234min
Adventurers: Toto Koopman
Toto Koopman (1908-1991) graced the cover of Vogue, spied for the Allied Forces in World World II, and narrowly escaped death in a concentration camp. This month, we’re talking about adventurers – wom...
31 Jul 20238min
Adventurers: Sanmao
Sanmao, or Chen Ping (1943-1991) was a travel writer whose tales of bohemian adventures inspired generations of young women. This month, we’re talking about adventurers – women who refused to be confi...
28 Jul 20237min
Adventurers: Rose de Freycinet
Rose de Freycinet (1794-1832) was the first woman to document a circumnavigation of the world. She did so unofficially, as a stowaway aboard a ship on a scientific mission. This month, we’re talking a...
27 Jul 20235min
Adventurers: Mary Seacole
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. Th...
26 Jul 20235min
