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Prodigies: Mary Shelley
Prodigies: Mary Shelley

Season 3 Episode 175

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 onl…

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Prodigies: Joan Baez
Prodigies: Joan Baez

Season 3 Episode 174

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 mus…

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Eco-Warriors: Celia M. Hunter
Eco-Warriors: Celia M. Hunter

Season 3 Episode 173

Celia M. Hunter (1919-2001) committed her life to exploring and protecting Alaska’s rugged wilderness and helped double the size of the American Nati…

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Eco-Warriors: Aurora Castillo
Eco-Warriors: Aurora Castillo

Season 3 Episode 172

Aurora Castillo (1914-1998) was a matriarch of grassroots environmentalism. A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, she defended her community from a pri…

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Eco-Warriors: Margaret “Mardy” Murie
Eco-Warriors: Margaret “Mardy” Murie

Season 3 Episode 171

Margaret “Mardy” Murie (1902-2003) is the grandmother of the conservation movement. Driven by her love of learning and the great outdoors, she helped…

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Eco-Warriors: Anna Botsford Comstock
Eco-Warriors: Anna Botsford Comstock

Season 3 Episode 170

Anna Botsford Comstock (1854-1930) was a scientist, illustrator, and educator. She was a pioneer in higher education for women, and also ensured futu…

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Eco-Warriors: Vandana Shiva
Eco-Warriors: Vandana Shiva

Season 3 Episode 169

Vandana Shiva (1952-present) is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, and author who focuses on maintaining Indigenou…

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Eco-Warriors: Sylvia Earle
Eco-Warriors: Sylvia Earle

Season 3 Episode 168

Sylvia Earle (1935-present) is a leading advocate for ocean conservation and one of the world’s best known marine scientists. She has logged thousand…

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Eco-Warriors: Julia “Judy” Bonds
Eco-Warriors: Julia “Judy” Bonds

Season 3 Episode 167

Julia “Judy” Bonds (1952-2011) was a coal miner's daughter who realized the damage that the industry was having on her home and spent the rest of her…

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Eco-Warriors: Margie Eugene-Richard
Eco-Warriors: Margie Eugene-Richard

Season 3 Episode 166

Margie Eugene-Richard (1941-present) is a powerhouse in environmental justice. Her campaign to stop major corporations from polluting her family home…

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