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Womanica

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Acast Creative Studios

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History

Podcast website

wondermedianetwork.com

Latest episode

Oct 31, 2025

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Episodes

In the Driver's Seat: Coco Chanel 03.03.2021

Happy Women's History Month! We're highlighting leaders who took charge and made lasting impacts on their industries.  This Women’s History Month, Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz celebrates all women driving change and is indebted to those trailblazing women who punctuate the brand’s history like Bertha Benz and Ewy Rosquist. These women defied the odds to...

In the Driver's Seat: Olive Ann Beech 02.03.2021

Happy Women's History Month! We're highlighting leaders who took charge and made lasting impacts on their industries.  This Women’s History Month, Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz celebrates all women driving change and is indebted to those trailblazing women who punctuate the brand’s history like Bertha Benz and Ewy Rosquist. These women defied the odds to...

In the Driver's Seat: Clara Barton 01.03.2021

Happy Women's History Month! We're highlighting leaders who took charge and made lasting impacts on their industries.  This Women’s History Month, Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz celebrates all women driving change and is indebted to those trailblazing women who punctuate the brand’s history like Bertha Benz and Ewy Rosquist. These women defied the odds to...

Woman of the Year: Maya Angelou 28.02.2021

Maya Angelou is one of many women who has been honored as a Glamour Woman of the Year. She was celebrated in 2009. You can find Glamour's new hardcover book titled "Glamour: 30 Years of Women Who Have Reshaped the World" at all major booksellers. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world ar...

Woman of the Year: RBG 27.02.2021

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was honored as a Glamour Woman of the Year in 1993 and 2012. You can find Glamour's new hardcover book titled "Glamour: 30 Years of Women Who Have Reshaped the World" at all major booksellers. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute...

Journalists: Mary Heaton Vorse 26.02.2021

Mary Heaton Vorse (1874-1966) reported on the ugly underbelly of the industrialized working world.  This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is committed to honoring the gifts, voices and legacies of Black people throughout February and year-round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to donate to a ran...

Journalists: Dorothy Thompson 25.02.2021

Today, we're talking about Dorothy Thompson (1893-1961),  often regarded as the “First Lady of American Journalism.”  This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Black History Month is a special time to celebrate the legacy of African Americans rich contributions and their everlasting impact to our nation. Macy’s is proud to spotlight Black creators and change makers who con...

Journalists: Gerda Taro 24.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . In 1976, the US government introduced Black History Month to honor the achievements and cultural richness of the African-American community — something Macy’s is passionate about throughout February and year round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to find a range of...

Journalists: Ida Tarbell 23.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is celebrating Black History throughout February and year-round by embracing and honoring the diversity of Black people and culture. You can donate to charities that uplift Black youth and shop from a range of Black-owned businesses at macys.com/honors . It’s just one way Macy’s is committed to infusing inclusivity in everyt...

Journalists: Harriet Quimby 22.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s believes that different perspectives drive creativity and innovation. That’s why throughout Black History month and all year-long, they are honoring the brilliant legacies woven into the fabric of Black history & experience by spotlighting Black creators who continue to make their mark. You can support charities that help em...

Journalists: Jackie Ormes 19.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is committed to honoring the gifts, voices and legacies of Black people throughout February and year-round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to donate to a range of charities that empower Black youth. It's just one way Macy’s is demonstrating an ongoing commi...

Journalists: Alice Dunbar Nelson 18.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Black History Month is a special time to celebrate the legacy of African Americans rich contributions and their everlasting impact to our nation. Macy’s is proud to spotlight Black creators and change makers who continue to make their mark throughout the month of February, and all year long. You can shop Black-owned businesses avai...

Journalists: Regina Martínez Pérez 17.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . In 1976, the US government introduced Black History Month to honor the achievements and cultural richness of the African-American community — something Macy’s is passionate about throughout February and year round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to find a range of...

Journalists: Gwen Ifill 16.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is celebrating Black History throughout February and year-round by embracing and honoring the diversity of Black people and culture. You can donate to charities that uplift Black youth and shop from a range of Black-owned businesses at macys.com/honors . It’s just one way Macy’s is committed to infusing inclusivity in everyt...

Journalists: Clare Hollingworth 15.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s believes that different perspectives drive creativity and innovation. That’s why throughout Black History month and all year-long, they are honoring the brilliant legacies woven into the fabric of Black history & experience by spotlighting Black creators who continue to make their mark. You can support charities that help em...

Journalists: Marguerite Higgins 12.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is committed to honoring the gifts, voices and legacies of Black people throughout February and year-round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to donate to a range of charities that empower Black youth. It's just one way Macy’s is demonstrating an ongoing commi...

Journalists: Sarah Josepha Hale 11.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Black History Month is a special time to celebrate the legacy of African Americans rich contributions and their everlasting impact to our nation. Macy’s is proud to spotlight Black creators and change makers who continue to make their mark throughout the month of February, and all year long. You can shop Black-owned businesses avai...

Journalists: Martha Gellhorn 10.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . In 1976, the US government introduced Black History Month to honor the achievements and cultural richness of the African-American community — something Macy’s is passionate about throughout February and year round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to find a range of...

Journalists: Katharine Graham 09.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is celebrating Black History throughout February and year-round by embracing and honoring the diversity of Black people and culture. You can donate to charities that uplift Black youth and shop from a range of Black-owned businesses at macys.com/honors . It’s just one way Macy’s is committed to infusing inclusivity in everyt...

Journalists: Margaret Fuller 08.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s believes that different perspectives drive creativity and innovation. That’s why throughout Black History month and all year-long, they are honoring the brilliant legacies woven into the fabric of Black history & experience by spotlighting Black creators who continue to make their mark. You can support charities that help em...

Journalists: Alice Dunnigan 05.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is committed to honoring the gifts, voices and legacies of Black people throughout February and year-round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to donate to a range of charities that empower Black youth. It's just one way Macy’s is demonstrating an ongoing commi...

Journalists: Marvel Cooke 04.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Black History Month is a special time to celebrate the legacy of African Americans rich contributions and their everlasting impact to our nation. Macy’s is proud to spotlight Black creators and change makers who continue to make their mark throughout the month of February, and all year long. You can shop Black-owned businesses avai...

Journalists: Winifred Bonfils 03.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . In 1976, the US government introduced Black History Month to honor the achievements and cultural richness of the African-American community — something Macy’s is passionate about throughout February and year round. You can shop Black-owned businesses available at Macy’s at macys.com/honors , and head to that link to find a range of...

Journalists: Nellie Bly 02.02.2021

This month of Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Macy’s . Macy’s is celebrating Black History throughout February and year-round by embracing and honoring the diversity of Black people and culture. You can donate to charities that uplift Black youth and shop from a range of Black-owned businesses at macys.com/honors . It’s just one way Macy’s is committed to infusing inclusivity in everyt...

Journalists: Daisy Bates 01.02.2021

Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes lik...

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