Women of History

The Women of History Pod

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The women who shaped the world around us often don’t make it into history books — until now. Journalist Sanjana Bhambhani uncovers the hidden stories of the women whose ideas, courage, and innovation still affect the way we live today, in weekly conversations with top historians, journalists, and experts. This series is part of the Women of History Project that brings overlooked heroines of history into the spotlight, one remarkable story at a time. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@Women-Of-History⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjanabhambhani_/

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The British Hidden Figures - Beatrice Shilling - Part 1 of 3 12.11.2025 11:22

You've heard of NASA’s Hidden Figures. But did you know about the women engineers and mathematicians at Britain’s Royal Aircraft Establishment? Meet Beatrice Shilling — a motorbiking, no-nonsense woman engineer who saved the Spitfire fighter planes and solved the mystery behind the 1958 Manchester United football team's flight crash. This is part 1 of a 3-part series about Britain's Hi...

The Woman Behind The Rape Kit: Marty Goddard 29.10.2025 11:57

Trigger warning: This episode has mentions of rape, sexual assault and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. A crime victims' advocate who revolutionized how sexual assault cases are tried had her creation named after a male collaborator. Why did this happen? And who was she? I spoke with New York Times Columnist and author of The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story, Paga...