Researching Historical Women with Jim Dodson

Why is it so challenging to find the women of our past? Host Gayvin Powers sits down with acclaimed author Jim Dodson to discuss the archival silence that often masks female history. In this clip, Gayvin and Jim bond over painstakingly digging for historical truth. In the full episode, Jim opens up about his five-year journey to write The Road That Made America, admitting that even when researching his own lineage, women’s stories were frequently buried beneath the surface. For Gayvin, who has dedicated her work to uncovering ancestors like Jacquetta, Countess Rivers, this struggle is a familiar one. Join the conversation as they discuss the detective work required to find the hidden heroines of historical fiction and the personal stakes of reclaiming a family’s lost female legacy. Join the conversation on Tuesday! The Road That Made America with Jim Dodson Episode released May 12 on Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and Apple.