Women In History

Women In History

Women in History is an informative podcast aimed to bring to light and give recognition to the efforts, courage and valiant sacrifices that women from all over the world have taken to save and protect the lives and beliefs of millions of vulnerable people. These women have built societies and broken boundaries that prove that their gender is not a burden on themselves or anyone else. Each episode will tell the story of one fearless woman in history that doesn’t get the credit and respect she deserves from us. Her life and spirit are celebrated in this podcast.

Episodes

January 3, 2024 11 mins

This is the story of a remarkable woman whose indomitable spirit, courage, and determination made her an exceptional queen and diplomat.

Queen Nzinga's life is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her people's freedom and her enduring legacy in African history.Born around 1583, Nzinga's difficult birth, with her umbilical cord around her neck, was seen as a sign of future greatness in African culture. Legends even foretold t...

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This is the incredible story of a young woman who defied all odds to become a world-renowned athlete and inspire millions. Wilma Rudolph's journey from ailing child to Olympic gold medalist is nothing short of awe-inspiring.Born prematurely on June 23, 1940, in a small Tennessee town, Wilma faced a challenging start to life, weighing just 2 kilograms at birth. Her early years were marked by sickness, including pneumonia, scarlet fe...

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December 12, 2023 12 mins

This is the story of a woman who thought far out of the box. She had an incredible conscience and always thought for the people rather than just herself. She did many things but among those, she was also the real inventor of the game we all know and love as Monopoly. But sadly, she wasn’t given her dues for it until much later. The story of how this game became such a worldwide sensation is a bit of a bumpy one. This is the story o...

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October 13, 2023 11 mins

This is the story of a woman who lived an unusually remarkable life. A poor black girl grew up to achieve fame as a dazzling showgirl, while simultaneously working as a war spy and a civil rights activist? This is a story is worth listening to. This is the story of Josephine Baker.

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October 8, 2023 8 mins

This is the story of a woman who not only went on to become the second practicing female doctor in India, but also became a force against child marriage and other social evils.

She broke through the cage young girls are forcibly placed in and went on to achieve so many milestones and influence generations of women in India.

She went from being a child bride to a practising doctor at a time when women weren't really becoming doctors...

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October 1, 2023 10 mins

This is the story of a women who was the first female freedom fighter of India.
She was the fearless queen of Ullal!

Unwavering courage, and her strategies were brilliant. Even more inspiring than all of this was her unwavering dedication to her people.

This is the story of Rani Abbaka Chowta

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September 24, 2023 15 mins

This is a story of a woman who although was born into wealth and luxury, she still had her feet placed firmly on the ground.
She went on to become the first lady of the USA at a time when the role was to be simple wives who stood behind their president husbands, host parties and choose room decor.
But this particular First Lady decided that that was not what she was going to do. She significantly changed the influence and r...

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September 17, 2023 11 mins

This is the story of a young orphan girl, whose entire life changed when one fine day, out of the blue, she was adopted by the president of her country.

This young girl belonged to the skies. She would grow up to become the world’s first female fighter pilot and inspire millions in her country.
This is the story of Sabiha Gokcen

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September 10, 2023 12 mins

This is the story of how a young girl, with sheer determination and pride, went on to break social norms to become a beacon of hope.  

She turned a blind eye to all those who tried to ridicule her and became a trail blazer for women’s education.  

Her story also emphasises the need for men to have a progressive mindset regarding the treatment of women in society.  

This is the story of Anandibai Joshi, India’s first ever female doc...

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In this episode, we will discuss about the brilliant mind and cleverness of Hedy Lamarr from Austria. During World War 2, Hedy was one of Hollywood's most successful movie stars. But that wasn't all she was. She was also a scientist. She created a technology, that would change the world. She had a knack for invention. But most of the time, her achievements were ridiculed because of her gender, beauty and stardom.Join us as we uncov...

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August 24, 2023 12 mins

In this episode, we will discuss about the Wangari Maathai from Kenya. She is considered to one of the world's first environmentalists. A highly educated woman for her time, Wangari recognised the disastrous effects deforestation and global warming was harming her country. And she was smart.
She cleverly figured out a way to combat both gender discrimination and saving the luscious lands of Africa.
Her fight for restoring K...

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In this episode, we will discuss about Irena Sendler from Poland.During World War 2, the Nazis were taking ruthless efforts to end the Jewish population in Europe. In the midst of the darkness, there was one woman who chose to help the Jewish people from this mass genocide. Her name was Irena Sendler.
Irena was a kind and compassionate woman who always put the needs of others before her own. Using her various connections and cle...

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August 14, 2023 10 mins

In this episode, we will discuss the courage and valiance Matangini Hazra from India. Matangini was an old and destitute woman, who despite the circumstances, became a symbol of the Indian Independence struggle.
A steadfast lady, Matangini didn't hesitate to voice her discontent over the British rule in India. She actively partook in the freedom struggle and pledged her devotion to Mahatma Gandhi. She organised protests over th...

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August 14, 2023 15 mins

Women from all over the world have contributed to build the society we live in today. But a lot of them do not get the recognition and credit they rightfully deserve.
In this episode, we will be discussing the boldness and bravery of Captain Lakshmi Sahgal from India.
Lakshmi Sahgal was a doctor who treated the poor and also a soldier who was the commanding officer of the first-ever female army regiment in India.


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August 10, 2023 2 mins

Women in History is an informative podcast aimed to bring to light and give recognition to the efforts, courage and valiant sacrifices that women from all over the world have taken to save and protect the lives and beliefs of millions of vulnerable people.

These women have built societies and broken boundaries that prove that their gender is not a burden on themselves or anyone else.

Each episode will tell the story of one fearless...

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