Women Did That

Send a text This week's episodes all about the amazing Katie Sandwina. A circus performer, strongwoman, and acrobat who many consider to be the strongest woman in the world. Be sure to check us out on Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners. Our theme music was created by: freesibs Thanks so much to Buzzs...

Send a text In this episode, we dive into the story of Eve Curie, Marie Curie's second daughter. Although Eve did not follow the science science path as the rest of her family, her story is one of incredible sacrifice and determination to help others. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow...

Send a text Get ready for a science class! This week we talk all things Irene Joliot-Curie. Irene was the daughter of famed scientist, Marie Curie, and a scientific force in her own right. From serving in two World Wars, to her amazing work on radioactivity still used today, Irene proved time and time again that she was an incredible woman.  Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @Women...

Send a text This week, we dive into the story of iconic cartoonist and feminist champion, Alison Bechdel. Alison not only created the "Bechdel Test" that is used to mneasure the representation of women in media, but she also wrote and illustrated some of the most iconic American cartoons of the last century. Her work, "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic", chronicles her childhood, a...

Send a text This week we dive in to the story of prolific murder-mystery author, Agatha Christie. With over 60 literary works, including some of the most famous murder-mystery pieces, Agatha cemented her legacy as one of the best murder-mystery writers in history. Oh, did we also mention she was the founder of a club for the most noteworthy mystery writers in history, the Detection Club? You won&a...

Send a text Don't worry, we're not going anywhere! Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners. Our theme music was created by: freesibs Thanks so much to Buzzsprout for making the creation of this podcast possible! They provided so many amazing tools and tips that m...

Send a text How much do you think about quarters? In this episode, we talk about Laura Gardin Fraser, the first woman to design an American coin and the scandal behind American quarters. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners. Our theme music was created by: freesibs Tha...

Send a text This episode is all about the incredible Mamie Phipps Clark. As one of two African-Americans to receive her PhD in psychology from Columbia University, Mamie's work in the field of education became invaluable in landmark cases such as Brown V. Board of Education. You won't want to miss this one! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This...

Send a text In this episode, we finish out Mary's story, and talk about her experiences in surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre. Mary's story of survival lead to one of the only accounts of the atrocities, and is one of the only reasons they are remembered today. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our smal...

Send a text In 1921, the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, often hailed as Black Wall Street, was razed to the ground by a white mob. But who recorded this horrific event? Mary Elizabeth Jones Parrish, herself a survivor, was not about to let this vicious attack be swept under the rug. She tracked down survivors and compiled their stories in first book about the event.  In this episode we dis...

Send a text In our final episode on Anne Boleyn, we detail the final, dramatic, and tragic years of Anne's life, including her horrific death. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners. Our theme music was created by: freesibs Thanks so much to Buzzsprout for making th...

Send a text In this episode, Anne Boleyn finally ascends to the throne after years of work, but she's not finished! Anne was a religious reformer, Queen of Charity, and a dedicated mother to the one and only Queen Elizabeth the First. Find out all of the incredible she did with her newfound power! Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and su...

Send a text This week, we return to our series on Anne Boleyn as her story starts to heat up. As Anne moves closer and closer towards becoming Henry’s queen, a multitude of difficult problems begin to arise, including problematic relationships amongst Anne, Catherine, and Henry. You won’t want to miss the drama. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a rev...

Send a text In perhaps our most important episode to date, we take a brief break from our series on Anne Boleyn to break down the incredible life of abolitionist, Sojourner Truth. After escaping slavery in 1826, Sojourner dedicated her life to abolitionism, justice, and freedom for all. From becoming the first black woman to win a case against a white man in 1828, to giving the iconic "Ain&ap...

Send a text Part 2 of 5! In part 2 of our series on Anne Boleyn, we detail the messy history of Anne’s family, and her continued ascent to the English crown. In this episode, we also provide a brief history of King Henry VIII, including his extremely troubling childhood. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our sma...

Send a text Anne Boleyn: the second, and arguably most influential, wife of Henry VIII. In the first part of a multi-episode story, we break down the early years of this prolific queen, and the start of her accession  to the throne.  We also discuss our issues with her portrayal in the hit Broadway musical, Six. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a rev...

Send a text Catherine of Aragon... The amazing, beloved queen of England was the first wife of Henry VIII, and recently brought into public discussion through the Broadway musical, “Six”. Know for her piety and her strong religious attachments, Catherine became known as a well-loved and powerful Queen of England. So much so that Catherine was even left in charge of England while her husband was aw...

Send a text This is part 2 of the incredible life of Artemisia. Following the horrific outcomes from her court case detailed in part 1, Artemisia overcame and absolutely thrived. She became one of the most well-known and respected painters in all of Italy. In this episode, we follow Artemisia's incredible success, her interesting friendship with none other than Galileo, her time teaching (whi...

Send a text This episode gets real deep. Artemisia is considered to be one of the most prolific painters of the 17th century. In an age when women had virtually zero opportunities within the visual arts, Artemisia was one of the first women to gain international attention for her art. However, Artemisia's story is also one of overcoming incredible tragedy and trauma. TRIGGER WARNING! This epi...

Send a text Abigail Adams. The force behind the second President of the United States, John Adams. Though history often remembers John more, it was the actions and intelligence of Abigail that made John the President he was.  Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram! @WomenDidThat  Please leave us a review and subscribe! It really helps our small podcast grow and reach new listeners. Our t...

Send a text We all know Mary Shelley as the writer of the high-school-required-reading classic, Frankenstein , but in fact, Mary’s creation of the infamous monster is often described as the first piece of modern science-fiction. Mary was not only the creator of the science-fiction genre, she was also a hardcore, gothic woman. From losing her virginity on top of her mother’s grave, to keeping the c...

Send a text Part 2 of the amazing Mary Wollstonecraft! Most people know Mary Wollstonecraft as the mother of famous author, Mary Shelley, but she was definitely a force herself. Wollstonecraft is considered by many to be one of the first, hardcore feminists through her many writings. Beyond being a very influential person in the advancement of feminism, Wollstonecraft lived a super interesting, al...

Send a text Most people know Mary Wollstonecraft as the mother of famous author, Mary Shelley, but she was definitely a force herself. Wollstonecraft is considered by many to be one of the first, hardcore feminists through her many writings. Beyond being a very influential person in the advancement of feminism, Wollstonecraft lived a super interesting, albeit, difficult life. We found so many inte...

Send a text In our inaugural episode, hosts Ciarra and Jillian break down the baroness herself, Emma Orczy! Emma is most widely known for her creation of the Scarlet Pimpernel, which many consider to be the first masked vigilante/superhero. While Emma’s literary works and creations have directly influenced so many contemporary fandoms, she was definitely not without her faults… Be sure to check us...

Send a text F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is considered to be a true American classic, but how much of this timeless book consisted of stolen passages? Scott's wife, Zelda, was not only known as America's first "Flapper", but it was clear to everyone around her that she was an amazing writer. So, how much of Scott's writings were actually penned by Zelda&apos...