Lady History

This week on Lady History: We're sharing the stories of activists who took a stand for what they believed in. Meet beautiful bi-con Brenda Howard, astonishing advocate Coretta Scott King, and passionate plaintiff Elizabeth Key. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Audio effect of a gavel by zerolagtime on Free Sound. A full text transcript of this show, as well as...

This week on Lady History: The Lady History Film Franchise was feeling a bit stale... so in honor of our second season we have decided to reboot Lights, Camera, Action with a whole new cast of characters. Introducing stage sweetheart Bebe Daniels, personable performer Judy Garland, and one superior surprise. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Sto...

This week on Lady History: Today we take to the skies to explore the topic that started it all for our show - women who do stuff in the sky. Zooming by it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's tantalizing test pilot Alma Heflin, amazing aviator Hazel Ying Lee and parachute princess Tiny Broadwick. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show,...

This week on Lady History: We're taking some time off from recording to celebrate the new year and spend time with our loved ones. Please enjoy this unlocked episode from our patreon vault. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. To hear the rest, sign up for our patreon. Herstorytime episodes come in a variety of forms, ranging from "cut content" clip compilations to newly recorded episodes on movies,...

This week on Lady History: M. Night Shyamalan couldn't make up these plot twists. Let's explore the real lives behind ladies who had their stories told in movies (some more accurately than others). Explore the stories of mathematical matriarch Creola Katherine Johnson, fantastic foodie Julia Child, and earnest environmentalist Erin Brockovich.  Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Mu...

This week on Lady History: Wait a minute... who are you? Today we tell the stories of ladies who history (almost) totally forgot. Join us as we remember astonishing advocate Kala Bagai, incredible inventor Beulah Henry, and exceptional editor Marcia Lucas.  Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode: NASA Goes to Star Wars Celebration...

This week on Lady History: War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing... except for showing us how badass some ladies can be. Ride into battle with warrior woman Bùi Thị Xuân, powerhouse poet Telesilla, and resistance red-head Hannie Schaft.  Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, a...

This week on Lady History: We return for Season 2 with DOUBLE the fun. Meet three pairs of incredible sisters: tennis titans Venus and Serena Williams, pioneering practitioners Emily and Elizabeth Blackwell, and defiant dames Truus and Freddie Oversteegen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode in order of appearance: QUEEN RETURNS TO...

This week on Lady History: Boo! Celebrate the spooky season by hearing the stories of ladies who became more famous in the afterlife. Cross over to the other side with stellar specter Emily of Flanders, phenomenal phantom Bloody Mary, singing spirit Adelina Patti. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode in order of appearance: House on...

This week on Lady History: Last year we had so much fun with witches, we brought them back to cast another spell on us. Introducing Scottish sorceress Agnes Sampson, the falsely-accused femmes of the Salem Witch Trials, and captivating cave-dweller Mother Shipton. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources,...

This week on Lady History: Hear an interview with actual archaeologist Dr. Susan Johnston. Meet pre-Aztec pursuer Zelia Nuttall, multipurpose mediator Gertrude Bell, and effervescent Egyptologist Margaret Murray. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Special thanks to our guest, Dr. Susan Johnston. A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, att...

This week on Lady History: Mediums, spiritualists, and clairvoyants oh my! Start the spooky season with us by crossing into the realm of spirits. Meet mystic matron Marie Laveau, magic medium Cora L.V. Scott, and psychic politician Victoria Woodhull. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from the "The Clair...

This week on Lady History: These women all have one thing in common . . . they ALSO had their lives ruined by Henry VIII of England. Join us as we explore the lives of long-living lady Anne of Cleves, betrayed bride Catherine Howard, and surviving sovereign Catherine Parr. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode...

This week on Lady History: These women all have one thing in common . . . their lives were ruined by Henry VIII of England. Join us as we explore the lives of quarantined queen Catherine of Aragon, cursed consort Anne Boleyn, and reverent royal Jane Seymour. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi  Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as...

This week on Lady History: Because Haley just moved and we are all a mess, we decided to unlock a Patreon episode from earlier this year. A continuation from our Founding Mother's Episode where we talk more about our thoughts on Hamilton! Do you agree? Have your own spicy or lukewarm thoughts? Herstorytime episodes come in a variety of forms, ranging from "cut content" clip compilations to newly r...

This week on Lady History: Get ready for back to school with these badass lady educators. Meet planetary pedagogue Christa McAuliffe, effervescent educator Hellen Keller, and strong-willed scholar Susie King Taylor. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from NASA. A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attr...

This week on Lady History: It is our party and we will cry if we want to! Hear the stories of ladies who share each of our hosts' birthdays! Meet Lexi's lady George Eliot, Haley's heroine Agathe Uwilingiyimana, Alana's academic Barbara Tuchman. A huge thank you to all of our listeners who have made this past year amazing. We are so proud of how far we have come in 50 episodes, and hope you will jo...

This week on Lady History: Take two! Let's return to the film industry to meet four more ladies who make movie magic. Starring: a real life lady filmmaker, Erika Stolnitz.  And Introducing: world-building woman Fatma Begum, silhouette styler Lotte Reiniger, and fantastic filmmaker Tazuko Sakane. And. . . cut! Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Special...

This week on Lady History: Holy moly! It's time to talk about saints. Meet majestic martyr Saint Philomena, ruling regent Princess Olga of Kiev, and blessed being Saint Hildegard of Bingen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Supp...

This week on Lady History: Get ready to talk about our favorite genre of ladies: really old ones! Listen in as we explore the lives of three ancient ladies: promiscuous poet Yu Xuanji, saintly señora Princess Olga of Kiev, and monotheistic matron Nefertiti. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz Stop Line 3: https://www.stopline3.org/ A full...

This week on Lady History: These women have a passion for fashion! Meet three fashion designers including effervescent embroiderer Ann Lowe, harmful harridan Coco Chanel, and sustainable stylist Veronica Chou. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from "Monster from the Ocean Floor," a 1954 science fiction film. A full text transcr...

This week on Lady History: Something seems fishy... It's Shark Week. Join us as we dive in to the stories of 3 incredible ladies of marine biological renown. Meet scintillating Shark Lady Eugenie Clark, openhearted oceanographer Sylvia Earle, and one surprise sea spirit.   Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from "Monster fr...

**NOTE** Sounds familiar? Because of Lexi's big, cross-country move, we have decided to take some time to re-edit an episode from the past to better suit our current style. ♫ She's leaving on a jet plane... don't know when she'll be back again... ♫ ok anyway, enjoy the show. This week on Lady History: Get ready to take off as we immerse ourselves in the lives of lady pilots. Come fly away with van...

This week on Lady History: She's an international super spy... super spy... SUPER SPY. Meet headstrong hero Pearl Witherington, surveilling snoop Vera Atkins, and opportune operative Mata Hari. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, merchandise, and further readings, can be found at ladyh...

This week on Lady History: Sick of hearing about the Founding Fathers every Fourth of July? This year, Lady History presents a Fourth of July special dedicated to the ladies of the American Revolution. Meet successive sisters Angelica, Elizabeth and Peggy Schuyler, surprise spy Lydia Darragh, and prolific poet Phillis Wheatley. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz...