Mischief Makers: Aunt Ciata
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...
11 Apr 20235min
Mischief Makers: Elvira Chaudoir
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 Apr 20236min
Mischief Makers: Rosa Bouglione
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 Apr 20235min
Mischief Makers: Amy Bock
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 Apr 20236min
Mischief Makers: Maria Getrudis Barceló
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 Apr 20235min
Mischief Makers: Theda Bara
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 Apr 20235min
Mischief Makers: Ellen Armstrong
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 Apr 20236min
Movers and Shakers: Sophie Blanchard
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 Mar 20235min
