Well Behaved Women

Today Lauren brings us the tale of the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst, granddaughter of newspaper tycoon and policitican William Randolph Hearst.  It a truly twisty tale, starting with living with her hippy boyfriend, and then being taken from the apartment, stowed away, blindfolded.  BUT, it doesn't stop there.  There's ransom, brainwashing, an attempted bank heist and then the police make some ar...

Someone's in the kitchen, Oh NoooOooooOooo .... Watch out for frying pans!    This week, Lauren introduces us to a Katherine Knight, an Australian woman with some issues ..... major issues.  She was rather tough, had a bit of a drinking problem, and would back her man up in fights.   BUT, her darkside was really what you had to watch out for ... and frying pans! You also don't want her cooking for...

Welcome back, we're learning about DNA!  We all have DNA, but honestly for a long part of human history, no one even knew about it.  What did it look like?  How was it organized?  Well, the star of this week's epsiode, Rosalind Franklin, helped to answer some of these key questions, but will anyone believe she made this discovery?  Listen to learn more!  Image credits: "Rosalind Franklin" In Paris...

This week, the gang's all here as we tell three tales of Americana. Have you ever heard of haunted hitch-hikers?  Women in white?  Learn with us as we hear the origin stories of three of America's most famous hauntings! Image credits: "Betsy Bell" An artist's drawing of Betsy Bell, done around 1894 and published in M. V. Inram's book about the Bell Witch. Link: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...

This week, Lauren guides us as we travel back to ancient Egypt and learn about Hapshepsut, the Queen who would become Queen. What happens when your dad is Pharoah, but then he has no legitimate sons, and you get passed over?  Do you have to marry to keep power?  What's a girl to do with all that power?  Will anyone remember her? We answer all of these questions, and more!    Image credits:   "Seat...

Lauren and B go over the life and deeds of Winnie Ruth Judd, aka the Trunk Murderess, aka the Tiger woman.  What's with the nicknames? Feels like they're WILDLY different.  Well, that may just be Ruth!  There are different sides to her tale. Find out (along with B) in this bonkers episode set in Phoenix, Arizona.  Image credits:  "Winnie Ruth Judd", found on Hushed Up Histories site.  Link: https:...

We've got an unsupervised episode!  Join Lauren and B as they learn about the weird old world of the Hinkypunk! What exactly is that weird word? What's the origin of this strange phenomena? Come find out!   Image Credit to Herman Hendrich: Will-o'-the-Wisp and the Snake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Lauren shares with B and Anneka the story of one of the most prolific snipers of all time, Lyudmila Pavlichenko. Come, listen, laugh, as we learn about the best soldiers the Soviet Union had to offer and how they worked together to fight the Axis powers of World War II.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's unsupervised episode, B and Lauren go off the rails about... the uterus! Join them as they discuss the history, the mystery, and the mechanics of Eve's original curse! Cover art for the episode drawn by Lauren, so now you have to see the lumpy butt like us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's so fine she blows our minds HEY MIKI! This week we learn not just about the life and works of Miki Sawada, the "Mother of 2,000 Children", but her family's legacy as well! Join the group as we learn about the history of the Mitsubishi corporation and a sense of duty that changed thousands of little lives.   Photo credit to Toyko Museum Collection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The gang's all here for this week's episode! B, Hannah, and Lauren are joined by Anneka and her ITALIAN HANDS as they learn about Artemisia Gentileschi. A massively talented Renaissance painter, a mother, and a survivor, Artemisia kicked methaphorical ass. From being tortured by thumbscrews in a criminal trial to painting the ceiling of the King of England himself, join the group as they learn all...

Ahoy and welcome aboard! Sorry for the cheesy intro, but c'mon, it's Pirates!!!! Today Lauren takes Hannah and B to the seas for a rousing tale of two piratesses, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, who were terrifying in their own rights, swash-buckling with the best of them!   Image Credits:  " An 1842 sketch of M. Read (right) killing a pirate" sourced from Mary Read's  Wikipedia page. Link : https://en....

It's a spicy one today!   We're taking on the tales of the Bloody Countess of Transylvania, Elizabeth Bathory.  She style, she has taste .... ehhhh, wait, what kind of taste? (we will go over this one, get ready). Listen to learn more with us, and check out our references below :)  Image Credits:  "Elizabeth Bathory", sourced from  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory   & https:/...

Don't tell ANY of these ladies your credit card number, because they'll never forget it!   This. is. THE 40 Elephants gang, a gang of clever ladies that had boutiques all over London quaking in their boots.   Join us today for an exciting tale that includes  gangsters such as Alice Diamond and Babyface Maggie!  Resources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty_Elephants https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...

We're back into the life and times of Calamity Jane, aka Martha Cannary!  Join us as we learn how Martha/Jane was close to Wild Bill Hickok, how she handled his death, and what she did with her twilight years!   Image Credits: unattributed, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Well Behaved Women, we talk about a real badass, or WAS SHE?!?! Join the group as guest Adam Franti of Murderhobos helps Lauren weave the tale of Martha Cannary. Episode one of two, this portion covers the first major part of her life, up to about 1876.    Sources:    https://allthatsinteresting.com/calamity-jane https://www.deadwood.com/history/infamous-deadwood/calamity-jane/ https:...

This week, Lauren tells Hannah and B a nice tale about the history of poaching around the world. This group called the Black Mamba Anti Poaching Unit is responsible for the protection of wildlife in South Africa. Listen in as we learn about hunting, poaching, the preservation of wildlife, and what roles the Mambas play in that complicated tapestry.  If you would like to learn more about the the Bl...

Surprise non-episode drop! Hannah and Lauren saw the Barbie movie! We sat down and talked about it at length, because we don't know how to have a normal conversation about it. If you've already seen the movie, listen in! If not, PLEASE go see the movie before listening to us talk about it for far too long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AKA Gina and the Greeks Join us for a trip to the mythical side, where we're learning about Themis, the Greek Goddess of Justice, Divine Order, and Law!!  We could really use her right about now ....  Want to support the show?  We have a GoFundMe ( Click HERE ) for the month of July this year (2023) to improve our audio quality for you. Thank you so much, we love you all to the ends of the Earth! ...

Hello and welcome to part two of our deep dive into the life of Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court Justice!  She's on the bench and has to share it with an ex-boyfriend.  Will they butt heads or will they work together?  Listen to find out now!  ALSO - for the month of July we are hosting a GoFundMe to improve our audio, for better audio quality! If you'd like to support the show, please follow th...

Have you ever wondered what life would be like for a smart as hell woman who decided to be a lawyer? Well, wonder no more! This week, your hosts delve into life for the First Woman on the Supreme Court bench, or FWOTSC. Part one of two, we cover her early life all the way up to her appointment on the bench.   Image: "Sandra Day O'Connor", courtesy of White House Photographic Collection, National A...

This week we talk about Elizabeth Coleman, the world's first black Native American woman to get a pilot's license. Join the crew as we discuss planes, war, explosions, and flying circuses!   Image credits:   "Bessie Coleman, Curtiss Field, L.I. 1922" Courtesy of: "Cradle of Aviation Museum"  link: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/history/history/women-in-aviation/bessie-coleman.html Hosted on Acas...

Lauren, B, and Hannah discuss the life and works of Minnie Vautrin, who was a missionary in China in the mid 20th century. She travels, she digs trenches, she does it all! Trigger warning: war violence and suicide.    Image credits:   No Title Shown For Image.  "  Courtesy of "National Women's History Museum's Website" - Author:  By Hua-ling Hu, PhD | 2016.    link: https://www.womenshistory.org/e...

Join our hosts Lauren, Hannah and B as they take a trip to Forbidden City Lane for the second part of our Cixi journey.     Image credits:   "Empress Dowager Cixi; Katharine A. Carl (1865–1938); Oil on canvas with camphor wood frame, 1903; Transfer from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, S2011.16 "   Courtesy of "Smithsonian Snapshots" - link: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/snapshot/cixi-last-empre...

Our host, Lauren, gives us her take on Cixi's life, putting it into terms B and Hannah can relate to - DRAMA!  This is like Game of Thrones but in ancient China.  Huddle around as we spill the tea!    Image credits:   "Empress Dowager Cixi; Katharine A. Carl (1865–1938); Oil on canvas with camphor wood frame, 1903; Transfer from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, S2011.16 "  Courtesy of "Smithso...