The Riveting Rosies Podcast

Tamar of Georgia was a queen of Georgia, known for her successful military campaigns against neighboring countries and her promotion of Georgia as a major power in the region. She is considered one of the greatest rulers in Georgia's history and is often referred to as "Tamar the Great" & “King of Kings.” Princess Takamatsu was part of the Japanese imperial family and the younge...

Janet Guthrie was the first women to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, and she was the first woman to qualify for a NASCAR Cup Series race.  After studying physics & aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan, she began her racing career in the 1960s.  She was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. Catharina van Hemessen was a Flemish Rena...

Erin Brockovich is an American environmental activist who blew the whistle on the groundwater contamination by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Ruth Sager was an American geneticist who pioneered cytoplasmic genetics and the roles of tumor suppressor genes (AKA laid the foundation for today’s cancer treatment by understanding more about cancer cells). Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Insta...

The Night Witches were a group of all-women fighter pilots in WWII who bombed Nazi forces under the cover of darkness. In fact, they were such a pain in the ass to Nazi forces, that any German airman who brought one down automatically qualified for the Iron Cross medal.   Despite the overt misogyny these women pilots faced, The Night Witches were THE MOST HIGHLY DECORATED UNIT IN THE SOVIET AIR FO...

To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Public Law 773, we’re talking all about the SPARS & Women in the Coast Guard! Public Law 773 was signed into law by FDR on Nov. 23, 1942.  This created the USCG Women’s Reserve, bringing women in as actual members of the military. They served in a variety of roles & continue to serve in all roles within the US Coast Guard, including the newly appointed...

Henrietta Lacks was a 31 year old mother who died of cervical cancer.  During her cancer diagnosis & treatment, physicians took samples of her cancer cells without her knowledge & without her consent.  These cells did the unthinkable: they never died.  They were immortal.   These cells went on to become the HeLa cell line, which is a commonly used cell line in biomedical research even to t...

Remember bloomers?  They were invented by social activist Amelia Bloomer, who also was a fierce advocate of women’s rights & even introduced Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Susan B. Anthony.  #girlsquad While technically not eligible, Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for president of the United States in 1872.  She’s also known for opening the first woman-run brokerage firm and publishin...

The Black Mambas are the first all-female anti-poaching unit in South Africa, founded in 2013.  They patrol the Balule Nature Reserve & focus on wildlife conservation through community building & education programs.   Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therivetingrosies/ Support the show

Legends tell of the horrors of La Llorona & Baba Yaga, but is this really the whole story of these Thorny Rosies?   Elise & Corissa uncovere some interesting facts about how the legends arose & the more likely truths of these much maligned women. Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therivetingrosies/ Support the show

While beer has long been considered “a man’s drink,” making beer was historically a woman’s craft.  Brewing beer dates back to ancient times, & women have been perfecting beer for thousands of years. There were even beer GODDESSES.   Fast forward to pre-Reformation Europe, when Beer Witches (independent women master brewers wearing tall, pointy hats) sold their expert brews in marketplaces. Wh...

Grace Humiston Grace Humiston, known as "Mrs. Sherlock Holmes," founded her own law firm, was the first woman in a senior Department of Justice position, exposed the peonage system in the southern United States after the Civil War, & is especially known for her work on the Ruth Cruger case. Alice Clement The first female detective on Chicago PD, Alice Clement was a pioneer in the for...

The Women's March on Versailles is hailed as one of the most significant events of the French Revolution, but it also inspired many other movements for equality and freedom around the world.   This march kicked off a series of events that eventually led to the downfall of the French monarchy & the Reign of Terror.  Listen now! Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.i...

Candace Mossler In 1964, socialite Candace Mossler found herself at the center of a sensational, highly publicized murder trial. She had been having an affair with her nephew, and it was discovered that he had murdered her husband. The case captivated the nation's attention for months, and it was ultimately ruled a suicide by the trial judge. But the story of Candace Mossler goes way deeper t...

The Duchess of Death, the Mistress of Mystery, the Queen of Crime remains one of the best selling authors of all time and one of the greatest mystery novelists to ever live. But even if you don't know who Agatha Christie is, you've probably heard of a few of her most famous works: "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," "The Murder at the Vicarage," "Murder in Mesopotamia...

Himiko was a 3rd century Japanese shaman-queen known as Yamatai in Wa.  Known for being unmarried and living in a fortress where she was served by 1,000 women and guarded by 100 men (and possibly slaves?), Himiko ruled peacefully for about 50-60 years before dying in 248 AD. Boudica was a 1st century queen of the Iceni tribe in modern day Britain. She led an uprising against Roman conquerors, ceme...

Sisters Stefania & Helena Podgorska were two Polish sisters who saved the lives of 13 Jewish people during World War II. For 2 years, Stefania & Helena hid 13 people in their attic. Against all odds, they were never caught (despite some very close calls) & everyone in the home lived to see the end of World War II. Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Growing up, video games always seemed to be for the boys.  But as we've grown up, we've discovered that it's a world for everybody.  And there's some pretty bomb-ass women leading the charge in some of our latest favorite games. In this episode, Corissa briefs us on her current favorite video game heroines, tips for making the most of your gaming experience, & how to be mor...

Zora Neale Hurston's writings have transcended time to become one of the most popular writers of the Harlem Renaissance & beyond. You may have heard her name, but it's time you really dive into the story of Teresa Kachindamoto, the TERMINATOR of child marriage! Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therivetingrosies/ Support the show

Renowned Golden Age Hollywood femme fatale, Hedy Lamarr’s genius has flown under the radar for many years.  Known as “the mother of Wi-Fi,” Hedy even had an inventing table in her trailer so she could tinker between takes.  Dr. Gerty Cori, with her husband, won a Nobel Prize for their research on carbohydrate metabolism, aka the Cori Cycle.  Gerty’s research laid the foundation for diabetes treatm...

The Trung sisters led the first resistance movement in Vietnam against the Chinese.  Way back in 40 AD, these two sisters led a rebellion of Vietnamese women & men against the oppressive Han Dynasty. In the process, they captured 65 cities & co-ruled their rebel territory, restoring a simpler governmental structure & eliminating Chinese-imposed taxes. They reigned for a few years befor...

​​Phillis Wheatley is the first known African American author of a published book of poetry. Billie Holiday, also known as Lady Day, was a powerhouse jazz singer, most famous for her rendition of "Strange Fruit." Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therivetingrosies/ Support the show

Today's episode features Alice Ball, the chemist & scientist who created the Ball Method for the treatment of leprosy, plus Penelope Barker who helped lead the first documented women's political demonstration in colonial America, proving that tea parties aren't just for men. Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therivetingrosies/ Support the...

Today's episode is all about trailblazing Barbaras, who've transformed the political landscape in the United States. Barbara Jordan was the first African American to be elected to the Texas Senate, the first African American woman elected to Congress since 1898 in the Southern US, & the first female to be a keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention. Representative Barbara...

Dorothy Pitman Hughes is a feminist, social justice activist, & child welfare advocate.  She's led the movement for childcare access to improve communities.   Dr. Bernice Sandler is lovingly known as the Godmother of Title IX, which paved the way for equal rights & opportunities for women at the university-level and so much more. Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https:...

Frida Kahlo was a 20th century Mexican artist, celebrated for her autobiographical paintings & continues to be a symbol of the feminist, LGBTQ+, & Chicano causes.   Follow The Riveting Rosies Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therivetingrosies/ Support the show