The Folly Chronicles

In the 1800s, this brilliant medical surgeon of the British Army traveled the empire from South Africa to Canada, setting standards of care still used today. He even performed one of the first C-sections -- and both baby and mother survived! So after his death, why did the British Army seal his records for 100 years? Sources: Book: The Secret Life of Dr. James Barry by Rachel Holmes Online article...

In Georgia Gilmore's pursuit of Black equality, she fought first with her fists and then with lawsuits – but always with a side of sweet potato pie! Jo Ann Robinson, a Civil Rights activist, president of the Women’s Political Council  (WPC) and a professor at Alabama State College, organized a one-day bus boycott after Rosa Parks’ arrest — which preceded and was crucial to the year-plus 1955...

In part 2 of our Elizabeth Packard tale, Gwen and Val continue to discuss the remarkable story of Elizabeth Packard. If you haven't listened to part 1, please do so! Packard, who is largely forgotten to history,  was a pioneer in women and mental health advocacy and a true testament of resilience in the face of oppression. Thanks for listening! Thanks to Wendy Berry of Wendy Berry Arts for ou...

In this episode, Gwen and Val discuss the remarkable story of Elizabeth Packard. Labeled as “incurably insane” by not fitting into the rigid standards of the mid-1800s of America, she was condemned to an asylum by her husband. Against all odds, Packard fought for and won her freedom.  Packard, who is largely forgotten to history,  was a pioneer in women and mental health advocacy and a true testam...

Val and Gwen take a look back on the life of Alan Turing.  Anne Diamond interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Wxpt2aFi4 Thanks for listening!