Womanica

Maryam Mirzakhani (1977-2017) was an optimist and an innovator, contributing new points of view and new teachings to the fields of dynamics and geometry. She is the only woman to have won the coveted ...

10 Maj 20226min

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) became a queen at a mere six days old, when monarchs were mostly men. She led a complicated life in the public eye and navigated the drama of being royalty until her u...

9 Maj 20227min

Shirley Bassey (1937-present) is a vocal powerhouse from the United Kingdom responsible for three James Bond theme songs. Known for her sultry voice, sparkling gowns, and commanding presence, this sin...

6 Maj 20225min

Judy Garland (1922-1969) achieved international stardom with signature songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” but her plucky innocence hid a much darker inner life.History classes can get a bad rap,...

5 Maj 20227min

Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) was a pioneering, multi-talented woman, who brought a unique celebration of Black culture to the public eye. She blended disciplines to create never before seen performanc...

4 Maj 20227min

Mary Shelley (1797-1851) wrote a spooky story that has stood the test of time. A character from her book is still an iconic Halloween costume. At only eighteen years of age, this Womanican began writi...

3 Maj 20227min

Joan Baez (1941-present) is regarded as the Queen of Folk Music, captivating audiences for 60 years with her warbling soprano voice. She used her music as a tool to advocate for social justice and non...

2 Maj 20226min

Celia M. Hunter (1919-2001) committed her life to exploring and protecting Alaska’s rugged wilderness and helped double the size of the American National Park System in the process.History classes can...

29 Apr 20227min