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Mischief Makers: Amy Bock
Season 4 Episode 112
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.”
Thi…
3 years ago
Mischief Makers: Maria Getrudis Barceló
Season 4 Episode 111
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.
T…
3 years ago
Mischief Makers: Theda Bara
Season 4 Episode 110
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…
3 years ago
Mischief Makers: Ellen Armstrong
Season 4 Episode 109
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…
3 years ago
Movers and Shakers: Sophie Blanchard
Season 4 Episode 108
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 hoste…
3 years ago
Movers and Shakers: Rukmini Devi Arundale
Season 4 Episode 107
Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986) used her love of movement to revitalize an Indian classical dance.
This week of Womanica is guest hosted by Lauren …
3 years ago
Movers and Shakers: Rossa Matilda Richter
Season 4 Episode 106
Rossa Matilda Richter (c. 1860-1937) defied expectations — and gravity — to become one of the first ever people to fly through the air as a human ca…
3 years ago
Movers and Shakers: Pearl Primus
Season 4 Episode 105
Pearl Primus (1919-1994) was a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and anthropologist who used dance to unify and uplift the African American identity an…
3 years ago
Movers and Shakers: Pancho Barnes
Season 4 Episode 104
Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (1901-1975) was a famous aviator, horseback rider, and adventurer.
This week of Womanica is guest hosted by Lauren Iann…
3 years ago
Movers and Shakers: Marie Taglioni
Season 4 Episode 103
Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) was the dancer whose career created the Cult of the Ballerina. She was so beloved, some of her fans once bought, seasoned …
3 years ago