seldom make history

The life of Odette Sansom sounds like the plot of a spy movie. A French housewife turned British spy during World War Two. But the truth is always stranger than fiction, and the life of Odette is truly the life of a daring hero.

Ethel Byrne was a nurse and reproductive rights advocate. She was also the co founder of planned parenthood. She’s often over shadowed by her sister Margret, but Ethel was a force, and this is her story.

Emma was a poet, author, first. She’s famous for her poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, and known for her pride in her Jewish heritage.

Hello everyone! Today we’ll be discussing the muse, wife, and translater of one of the must famous Russian authors, Vladimir Nabokov. But who was Mrs. Nabokov? The woman who saved his notorious novel and his beloved wife.

A unionist solider, a nurse a memoirist, spy, and mother. Who was Emma and what is her story? Tune in to find out!

I’m back! And this time with one heck of a remarkable adventurer and that is Annie Smith Peck. A mountaineer, a suffragette, and teacher. But what did she do and how did she do it? Tune in to find out!

Since the dawn of time, it seems that men and society have labeled certain women as villainesses or infamous. And the worst are always those who step outside social norms if they dare take control of their own bodies, or help other women with theirs. This is the story and legacy of one such woman, the infamous Madame Restell or her given name, Ann Trow. The immigrant who came to the US and establi...

Hello! Sorry for the long absence, but I am back and today we discuss the book and lady who really inspired my podcast and Instagram. And that is Martha Ballard, a 18th century midwife and diarist. Who was she and what did she do? Let’s find out!

Conductor, spy, a leader, and women’s rights activist. But how did Harriet begin and why is it so important? Let’s find out!

Called the prison angel, I knew from that vague description I had to know more of her. An older wealthy woman who was a housewife turned nun? Mother Antonia wasn't your typical religious sister, so who was she? Let's find out!

A beloved Disney classic, a long misconstrued story, a heartbreaking end or D all of the above? Today we will be discussing the life and times of Pocahontas. A young woman who was symbol of peace, to the unknown and tragic circumstances of her young life cut too short. I hope you will enjoy! You can see more history, along with sources on my instagram @seldommakehistory

The first of the first, and an important figure in her own right. The one and only Martha Washington, a true patriot and an incredible figure, she's often overshadowed by her husband. But, Martha's story is just as important and a look at how essential these hidden ladies truly are. I hope you enjoy Martha "Patsy" Washington's story!

Letter writing, smart, and loyal Franklin. Oh wait, which Franklin? The forgotten one, Jane Franklin. A loving mother and loyal sister to Benjamin Franklin. Erased and hidden from history with only a few letters from her three decades of letters to her brother left. Who was Jane Franklin? Let's find out

A beloved and tragic tale of love and loss. Told by writers and poets for centuries. But who was Ines? A victim of a king? A corpse queen?  Let's find out!

Hello everyone! What does the story of Luthien and Beren have in common? Edith Tolkien. Who was this modern day muse? Let's find out! / /

From Celtic to Slavic, these two goddesses have one thing in common; winter. Although brief, I hope you enjoy!

Another brief, but lovely story on a lovely lady! Our Lady of the snows, is a title of the Virgin Mary and it's a lovely winter like story. Perfect for the countdown to Christmas Eve!

A little bonus! As a kickoff to Christmas and the winter time, I decided to discuss a couple of women from folklore, myths, and religion.

Adele Hugo author, composer, daughter, lovesick and mad? let's find out!

The woman behind the beloved author. But who was Catherine? Let's find out!