Lady History
by LadyHistory
Lady History is the podcast where we cover the stories of the world’s most iconic women. From ladies who saved the day, to ladies who committed crime. From women who broke barriers, to women who built them. We’re covering the good, the bad, and the ugly of women’s history.
Episodes
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Epi 95 - SolidariTWO Forever
This week on Lady History: Give us bread and give us roses! We return to union ladies and meet lady labour-leader Maida Springer Kemp and shirtwaist-union strategist Clara Lemlich. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Alana Stolnitz & Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of…
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Epi 94 - Power 2 the People 2: Changemakers
This week on Lady History: Let's chat about some ladies who were activists! Meet waterfall warrior Sigríður Tómasdóttir and civil rights champion. Jovita Idár Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Alana Stolnitz Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources,...
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Ep 93 - Liberty Ladies
This week on Lady History: That's a whole lot of chairs for revolutionary women! Meet progressive(ish) playwright Olympe de Gouges and superb soldier Adbaraya Toya. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Alana Stolnitz Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources,...
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Epi 92 - Drive Fast, Get Money 🏎️💰
This week on Lady History: We're celebrating transwomen from history! Meet two history-making ladies - driving doll Roberta Cowell and femme fatale Mary Jones. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources,...
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Ep 91 - Dancing Queens
This week on Lady History: These ladies want to dance with somebody! Hear the stories of plum-fairy prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and passionate preformer Maude Allen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources,...
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Ep 90 - Back in the Kitchen
This week on Lady History: We’re back in the kitchen for another episode on ladies who cook. Meet cookbook composer Alice Babette Toklas, omelette originator Anne Boutiaut Poulard, and cookie creator Ruth Graves Wakefield. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms, Alana Stolnitz and Haley...
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Ep 83 - Grown Up Girl Scouts
This week on Lady History: Learn about the history of the Girl Scouts—from fearless founder Juliette Gordon Low to stellar scout Gloria Randle Scott, the first African-American to be elected as president of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Take a deep dive into the history of girl scouts teaching…
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Ep 82 - My Funny Valentine
This week on Lady History: We LOVE these funny ladies who worked to bring joy to other peoples lives during their lifetimes. Meet imaganitive improver Viola Spolin, jovial jester Jane Foole, funny femme Fanny Brice. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full…
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Ep 81 - The Woman Behind the Meme
This week on Lady History: We dive into the internet to surf the web and find out the story behind some iconic ladies online. Meet awesome archaeologist Kate Meyers Emery, feline-yelling female Taylor Armstrong, and expressive essayist Isabel Fall. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms...
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Ep 80 - I'm a Sucker for these Sister-in-Laws
This week on Lady History: Catch the love bug for three lovely ladies with one special connection. Meet stunning stylist Danielle Deleasa 💇♀️, astonishing actress Sophie Turner, and global girl Priyanka Chopra. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text...
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Season 2 FINALE: Quarter Clip Show
This week on Lady History: It's the Season 2 Season Finale! This year the US Mint started a program to honor women with quarters with five new designs based on women from American history. Four of 2022's five honorees* have been covered by us on the show, so to celebrate the end of 2022 and the…
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Ep 78 - Locals Only
This week on Lady History: We’re heading home to visit some ladies local to our lives. Meet witty wordsmith Lauren Weisberger, political powerhouse Hillary Clinton, and bookish babe Mary Foy. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is...
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Ep 77 - Political Powher
This week on Lady History: Take chance on these politically active ladies. Meet presidential pick Belva Lockwood, significant secretary Frances Perkins, and anarchist activist Emma Goldman. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms and Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text...
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Ep 76 - The Women Behind The Spooks
This week on Lady History: Oh, the horror! ... Part TWO Meet three icons behind the spooks: teller of tales Ruth Edna Kelly, the backstory of Bobbing for Apples, and party planter Elizabeth Krebs. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms and Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz…
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Ep 75 - Lights! Camera! Action!: Horror Edition
This week on Lady History: Oh, the horror! Meet three icons of the spookier side of the film industry: fear-inspiring filmmaker Stephanie Rothman, morbid matron Morticia Adams, and special effects savant Milicent Patrick. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms and Haley Khosrowshahi Music...
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Ep 74 - Out of My League
This week on Lady History: She's out of my league, because she is literally a professional athelete. In our second ever athlete episode, we explore the stories of record-breaking runner Wilma Rudolph, baseball babe Toni Stone, and cycling champion Veronica Ivy. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by:...
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EP 73 - Solidarity Forever 🍞🌹
This week on Lady History: Is there anything left to us but to organize and fight? This Labor Day celebrate with three fabulous labor organizing ladies: working woman Mary Kenney O'Sullivan, astonishing activist Frances Perkins, and ultimate unionist Rose Schneiderman. Hearts starve as well as...
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Ep 72 - Extra, Extra Hear All About It
This week on Lady History: What's black, white, and read all over? These ladies' excellent journalistic writing! Meet creatively-gifted correspondent Phillipia Duke Schuyler, astronomical archivist Pearl Young, and revolutionary reporter Nelly Bly. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms...
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Ep 71 - Lady History Library: Dead Poet's Society
This week on Lady History: They didn't read and write poetry because it was cute. They read and wrote poetry because they were members of the human race. Meet three women who were poets: Sappho of Lesbos, Parvin E'tesami, and Edna St Vincent Millay. Seize the day Ladies. Make life extraordinary....
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Ep 70 - 2022: A Space Odditty
This week on Lady History: We're returning to the final frontier. Journey to the stars with determined doctor Mae Jemison, self-reliant scientist Pearl Young, and amazing astronaut Jessica Meir. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode…
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Ep 69 - Murder in the Lady History Library
This week on Lady History: She's a mystery to me. Uncover the Lady History Library's most mysterious ladies. Experience the thrill of perplexing penman Daphne du Maurier, sensational scripter Agatha Christie, and a special, shocking plot twist. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Haley…
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EP 68 - I Dig My Spouse
This week on Lady History: We are digging up the past stories of some ladies who happen to be archaeologists but also the wives of archaeologists! Try saying that three times fast. Come explore with sophisticated socialite Sophia Schliemann, talented Tessa Verny Wheeler, and academic Agatha...
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Ep 67 - Back in Treble
This week on Lady History: Jam out with us as we return to one of our favorite chart-topping topics - ladies in music. Sing along with musical matron Ma Rainey, creative composer Sophie Bawr, and international icons Sweethearts of Rhythm. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by:...
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Ep 66 - Let's Talk About Sexy Baby 2
This week on Lady History: A follow up to our 2021 Valentine's Day Special, Let's Talk About Sex AGAIN, Baby! Meet women who changed stereotypes, studied sex, and advocated for women: parenthood planner Margaret Sanger, bloomer baddie Amelia Jenks Bloomer, and striking scientist Virginia Johnson....
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Ep 65 - Ms.? No, Dr.
This week on Lady History: Lady healthcare workers deserve our praise, so today we share the story of 3 women who were doctors! Meet distinguished doctor Anandibai Joshee, pivotal professor Dorotea Bucca, and selfless surgeon Lucille Teasdale-Corti. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms...
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Ep 64 - Power to the People
This week on Lady History: We're sharing the stories of activists who took a stand for what they believed in. Meet beautiful bi-con Brenda Howard, astonishing advocate Coretta Scott King, and passionate plaintiff Elizabeth Key. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana…
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Ep 63 - Lights, Camera, Action: The Reboot
This week on Lady History: The Lady History Film Franchise was feeling a bit stale... so in honor of our second season we have decided to reboot Lights, Camera, Action with a whole new cast of characters. Introducing stage sweetheart Bebe Daniels, personable performer Judy Garland, and one…
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Ep 62 - Fly Girls
This week on Lady History: Today we take to the skies to explore the topic that started it all for our show - women who do stuff in the sky. Zooming by it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's tantalizing test pilot Alma Heflin, amazing aviator Hazel Ying Lee and parachute princess Tiny Broadwick. Logo...
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🔓 *UNLOCKED* Patreon Episode: The Sims Part 1
This week on Lady History: We're taking some time off from recording to celebrate the new year and spend time with our loved ones. Please enjoy this unlocked episode from our patreon vault. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. To hear the rest, sign up for our patreon. Herstorytime episodes come in…
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Ep 61 - Plot TWIST
This week on Lady History: M. Night Shyamalan couldn't make up these plot twists. Let's explore the real lives behind ladies who had their stories told in movies (some more accurately than others). Explore the stories of mathematical matriarch Creola Katherine Johnson, fantastic foodie Julia…
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Ep 60 - Who is She?
This week on Lady History: Wait a minute... who are you? Today we tell the stories of ladies who history (almost) totally forgot. Join us as we remember astonishing advocate Kala Bagai, incredible inventor Beulah Henry, and exceptional editor Marcia Lucas. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi...
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Ep 59 - Women and Warfare ... What's Fair?
This week on Lady History: War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing... except for showing us how badass some ladies can be. Ride into battle with warrior woman Bùi Thị Xuân, powerhouse poet Telesilla, and resistance red-head Hannie Schaft. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music…
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Ep 58 - It Takes Two
This week on Lady History: We return for Season 2 with DOUBLE the fun. Meet three pairs of incredible sisters: tennis titans Venus and Serena Williams, pioneering practitioners Emily and Elizabeth Blackwell, and defiant dames Truus and Freddie Oversteegen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi...
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Epi 57 - The Haunting of Lady History
This week on Lady History: Boo! Celebrate the spooky season by hearing the stories of ladies who became more famous in the afterlife. Cross over to the other side with stellar specter Emily of Flanders, phenomenal phantom Bloody Mary, singing spirit Adelina Patti. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing…
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Epi 56 - The Witching Hour 2021
This week on Lady History: Last year we had so much fun with witches, we brought them back to cast another spell on us. Introducing Scottish sorceress Agnes Sampson, the falsely-accused femmes of the Salem Witch Trials, and captivating cave-dweller Mother Shipton. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing…
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Epi 55 - I Dig Her
This week on Lady History: Hear an interview with actual archaeologist Dr. Susan Johnston. Meet pre-Aztec pursuer Zelia Nuttall, multipurpose mediator Gertrude Bell, and effervescent Egyptologist Margaret Murray. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Special…
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Ep 54 - That's The Spirit
This week on Lady History: Mediums, spiritualists, and clairvoyants oh my! Start the spooky season with us by crossing into the realm of spirits. Meet mystic matron Marie Laveau, magic medium Cora L.V. Scott, and psychic politician Victoria Woodhull. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms…
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Ep 53 - He's Still the World's Worst Husband
This week on Lady History: These women all have one thing in common . . . they ALSO had their lives ruined by Henry VIII of England. Join us as we explore the lives of long-living lady Anne of Cleves, betrayed bride Catherine Howard, and surviving sovereign Catherine Parr. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra...
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Ep 52 - And the Award for World's Worst Husband Goes to...
This week on Lady History: These women all have one thing in common . . . their lives were ruined by Henry VIII of England. Join us as we explore the lives of quarantined queen Catherine of Aragon, cursed consort Anne Boleyn, and reverent royal Jane Seymour. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by…
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🔓 *UNLOCKED* Patreon Episode: "Where is my Phillis Wheatley Musical?"
This week on Lady History: Because Haley just moved and we are all a mess, we decided to unlock a Patreon episode from earlier this year. A continuation from our Founding Mother's Episode where we talk more about our thoughts on Hamilton! Do you agree? Have your own spicy or lukewarm thoughts?...
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Epi 51 - Hot for Teacher
This week on Lady History: Get ready for back to school with these badass lady educators. Meet planetary pedagogue Christa McAuliffe, effervescent educator Hellen Keller, and strong-willed scholar Susie King Taylor. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival...
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Epi 50 - Happy Birthday Lady History!
This week on Lady History: It is our party and we will cry if we want to! Hear the stories of ladies who share each of our hosts' birthdays! Meet Lexi's lady George Eliot, Haley's heroine Agathe Uwilingiyimana, Alana's academic Barbara Tuchman. A huge thank you to all of our listeners who have…
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Epi 49 - Lights, Camera, Action: Director's Cut
This week on Lady History: Take two! Let's return to the film industry to meet four more ladies who make movie magic. Starring: a real life lady filmmaker, Erika Stolnitz. And Introducing: world-building woman Fatma Begum, silhouette styler Lotte Reiniger, and fantastic filmmaker Tazuko Sakane....
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Epi 48 - Take Me To Church
This week on Lady History: Holy moly! It's time to talk about saints. Meet majestic martyr Saint Philomena, ruling regent Princess Olga of Kiev, and blessed being Saint Hildegard of Bingen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show,...
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Epi 47 - Damn, They Are Old. . . But We Still Love Them
This week on Lady History: Get ready to talk about our favorite genre of ladies: really old ones! Listen in as we explore the lives of three ancient ladies: promiscuous poet Yu Xuanji, saintly señora Princess Olga of Kiev, and monotheistic matron Nefertiti. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi...
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Epi 46 - It's Called Fashion. Look It Up!
This week on Lady History: These women have a passion for fashion! Meet three fashion designers including effervescent embroiderer Ann Lowe, harmful harridan Coco Chanel, and sustainable stylist Veronica Chou. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio…
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Ep 45 - Shark Week
This week on Lady History: Something seems fishy... It's Shark Week. Join us as we dive in to the stories of 3 incredible ladies of marine biological renown. Meet scintillating Shark Lady Eugenie Clark, openhearted oceanographer Sylvia Earle, and one surprise sea spirit. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra...
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Ep 44 - Return Flight: The Pilot Pilot Remastered ✈
**NOTE** Sounds familiar? Because of Lexi's big, cross-country move, we have decided to take some time to re-edit an episode from the past to better suit our current style. ♫ She's leaving on a jet plane... don't know when she'll be back again... ♫ ok anyway, enjoy the show. This week on Lady...
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Epi 43 - Sneaky Snook
This week on Lady History: She's an international super spy... super spy... SUPER SPY. Meet headstrong hero Pearl Witherington, surveilling snoop Vera Atkins, and opportune operative Mata Hari. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript…
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Epi 42 - The Founding Mothers
This week on Lady History: Sick of hearing about the Founding Fathers every Fourth of July? This year, Lady History presents a Fourth of July special dedicated to the ladies of the American Revolution. Meet successive sisters Angelica, Elizabeth and Peggy Schuyler, surprise spy Lydia Darragh, and...
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Lady History is the podcast where we cover the stories of the world’s most iconic women. From ladies who saved the day, to ladies who committed crime. From women who broke barriers, to women who built them. We’re covering the good, the bad, and the ugly of women’s history.
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