Women In History
Women In History
Women in History is an informative podcast aimed to bring to light and give recognition to the efforts, courage and valiant sacrifices that women from all over the world have taken to save and protect the lives and beliefs of millions of vulnerable people. These women have built societies and broken boundaries that prove that their gender is not a burden on themselves or anyone else. Each episod…Social links:
Queen Nzinga
This is the story of a remarkable woman whose indomitable spirit, courage, and determination made her an exceptional queen and diplomat. Queen Nzinga's life is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her people's freedom and her enduring legacy in African history.Born around 1583, Nzinga's dif…
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Wilma Rudolf
This is the incredible story of a young woman who defied all odds to become a world-renowned athlete and inspire millions. Wilma Rudolph's journey from ailing child to Olympic gold medalist is nothing short of awe-inspiring.Born prematurely on June 23, 1940, in a small Tennessee town, Wilma faced a…
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Lizie Maggie - The creator of Monopoly
This is the story of a woman who thought far out of the box. She had an incredible conscience and always thought for the people rather than just herself. She did many things but among those, she was also the real inventor of the game we all know and love as Monopoly. But sadly, she wasn’t given her…
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Josephine Baker
This is the story of a woman who lived an unusually remarkable life. A poor black girl grew up to achieve fame as a dazzling showgirl, while simultaneously working as a war spy and a civil rights activist? This is a story is worth listening to. This is the story of Josephine Baker. Tune in, and le…
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Rukhmabai
This is the story of a woman who not only went on to become the second practicing female doctor in India, but also became a force against child marriage and other social evils. She broke through the cage young girls are forcibly placed in and went on to achieve so many milestones and influence gen…
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Rani Abbaka Chowta
This is the story of a women who was the first female freedom fighter of India. She was the fearless queen of Ullal! Unwavering courage, and her strategies were brilliant. Even more inspiring than all of this was her unwavering dedication to her people. This is the story of Rani Abbaka Chowta Tu…
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Eleanor Roosevelt
This is a story of a woman who although was born into wealth and luxury, she still had her feet placed firmly on the ground. She went on to become the first lady of the USA at a time when the role was to be simple wives who stood behind their president husbands, host parties and choose room decor.…
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Sabiha Gokcen
This is the story of a young orphan girl, whose entire life changed when one fine day, out of the blue, she was adopted by the president of her country. This young girl belonged to the skies. She would grow up to become the world’s first female fighter pilot and inspire millions in her country. T…
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Anandi Joshi
This is the story of how a young girl, with sheer determination and pride, went on to break social norms to become a beacon of hope. She turned a blind eye to all those who tried to ridicule her and became a trail blazer for women’s education. Her story also emphasises the need for men to hav…
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Hedy Lamarr - the glamorous Mother of Wi-Fi
In this episode, we will discuss about the brilliant mind and cleverness of Hedy Lamarr from Austria. During World War 2, Hedy was one of Hollywood's most successful movie stars. But that wasn't all she was. She was also a scientist. She created a technology, that would change the world. She had a …
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