Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Leading Ladies, Activists, STEMinists,  Hometown Heroes, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit.

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Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Leading Ladies, Activists, STEMinists,  Hometown Heroes, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit.We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at <a href="mailto:jenny@wondermedianetwork.com">jenny@wondermedianetwork.com.</a>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/encyclopedia-womannica">Blinkist</a>. With <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/encyclopedia-womannica" target="_blank">Blinkist</a>, you get unlimited access to read or listen to a massive library of condensed non-fiction books -- all the books you want and all for one low price. For a limited time <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/encyclopedia-womannica" target="_blank">Blinkist</a> has a special offer just for our audience: Go to <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/encyclopedia-womannica" target="_blank">Blinkist.com/encyclopedia</a> and try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription.Follow Wonder Media Network:<ul><li><a href="https://wondermedianetwork.com/">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/wmn.media">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/wmnmedia">Twitter</a></li></ul>

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. 

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Womanica

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Florence Price (1887-1953)  was the first African-American woman to have her music performed by a major American orchestra.

Musicians: Florence Price

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