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The Adventures of Alice Roosevelt
Mar 27, 2023In this week's episode, Andrew explores the incredible life of Alice Roosevelt, the eldest child of President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt and her enduring impact on American culture and politics. Alice...
Professional Poisoner Giulia Tofana
Mar 20, 2023In this week's episode, we will be discussing the case of Giulia Tofana who was a 17th-century professional poisoner who became a legendary figure. Giulia Tofana was known for helping women in Rome es...
Enheduanna, the First Known Author in History
Mar 13, 2023In this week's episode, Andrew explores the life and legacy of Enheduanna, the first known author in history. Enheduanna was the daughter of Sargon of Akkad and served as the high priestess of the moo...
Ada Lovelace, 19th Century Computer Programmer
Mar 06, 2023Today's episode is about Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer. The weirdest part? She wrote about computers in the 1800s! In addition to being brilliant she lived an interesting life as the daug...
The African Samurai, Yasuke
Feb 27, 2023Yasuke was a remarkable figure in Japanese history, an African man who rose to become a samurai in the late 16th century. Originally from Mozambique, Yasuke was brought to Japan by a Jesuit missionary...
Powerful Priestesses of Rome, the Vestal Virgins
Feb 20, 2023In this week's episode, Stephanie tells us all about some of the most powerful people in Ancient Rome - the Vestal Virgins. They were the priestesses of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth and the home. ...
The Tragic Love Story of Peter & Ines
Feb 13, 2023In this week's Valentine's Day themed episode, Andrew discusses the ill-fated love between Peter I of Portugal and his longtime mistress, Ines de Castro. Filled with intrigue, suspense, international ...
Bessie Coleman, Daring Aviator & Trailblazer
Feb 06, 2023Today's episode is all about the incredible life of American aviator and advocate Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African-American woman and the first Native American to hold a pilot license. Li...
The Pig War of 1859
Jan 30, 2023In 1859, the United States & Great Britain were on the brink of war. This conflict arose after an American farmer, Lyman Cutlar, shot a pig belonging to an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company, a Brit...
Yes, Jack Black's Mom Saved Astronauts
Jan 23, 2023Judith Love Cohen was an American aerospace engineer, ballet dancer, author, publisher, and mother to computer scientist Neil Siegel and to a reasonably well-known actor – Jack Black. Her work was cru...