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Encyclopedia Womannica

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Encyclopedia Womannica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from...

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Listen to Encyclopedia Womannica, a Society & Culture podcast by iHeartPodcasts. Stream 1,753 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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Our Favorites: Medusa

The writhing serpent hair. The fearsome gaze that can turn onlookers to solid stone. Medusa is one of the most instantly recognizable monste...

5:57Oct 31, 2025

Our Favorites: Rigoberta Menchú Tum

Rigoberta Menchú Tum (1959-present) dedicated her life to speaking out for Indigenous Guatemalans, fighting tirelessly against the human rig...

9:12Oct 30, 2025

Our Favorites: Poly Styrene

Poly Styrene (1957-2011) was a feminist punk icon who made her mark on the white male-dominated music genre. For the past six years, we’ve b...

6:58Oct 29, 2025

Our Favorites: Ch’en Shu

Ch'en Shu (1660–1736) was a Chinese painter from the Qing dynasty, known for her exquisite flower-and-bird paintings that blended precision...

7:38Oct 28, 2025

Our Favorites: Bebe Barron

Bebe Barron (1925-2008) and her husband Louis’ pioneering work in electronic music helped lay the foundation for the sound of sci-fi. Their...

6:54Oct 27, 2025

Our Favorites: Fatima Jinnah

Fatima Jinnah (1893-1967) is remembered in Pakistan as the “Mother of the Nation.” Her memory is a symbol of feminism and democracy. For the...

9:16Oct 24, 2025

Our Favorites: Florence Foster Jenkins

Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944) was an opera singer that drew massive crowds for her terrible voice. For the past six years, we’ve been...

8:17Oct 23, 2025

Our Favorites: Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was a groundbreaking writer and the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Her...

8:28Oct 22, 2025

Our Favorites: Masako Togawa

Masako Togawa (1931-2016) was a crime novelist, singer, and club owner. She created a chanson salon called the Blue Room, which catered to L...

7:05Oct 21, 2025

Our Favorites: Mamá Tingó

Mamá Tingó (1921-1974) was an Dominican activist who is often overlooked in historical accounts. She led protests to save her farm — and the...

5:28Oct 20, 2025

Our Favorites: Kiki de Montparnasse

Kiki de Montparnasse (1901-1953) inspired Man Ray and many other painters, photographers and sculptors. An artist herself, she impressed cri...

6:08Oct 17, 2025

Our Favorites: Maya Lin

Maya Lin (1959 - present) is a sculptor, architect, artist, and designer known for her memorial work and focus on landscapes and the environ...

7:59Oct 16, 2025

Our Favorites: Mr. and Mrs. How

James How, also known as Mary East, and their wife Mrs. How (c. 1760s) were pillars of their eighteenth century English community, until a b...

6:24Oct 15, 2025

Our Favorites: Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton (1947-1979) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1975 hit song “Lovin' You.” From an early age, Riperton captivat...

7:29Oct 14, 2025

Our Favorites: Margaret Watts Hughes

Margaret Watts Hughes (c.1847-1907) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and scientist. She invented the eidophone, which allowed her to observe a...

6:41Oct 13, 2025

Our Favorites: Anastasia Romanov

Anastasia Romanov (1901-1918) was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. Her death was hotly debated for years,...

7:38Oct 10, 2025

Our Favorites: Sappho

Sappho (c. 615 BC) was an ancient Greek poet and an architect of the very words we use to talk about queer identity today. For the past six...

6:15Oct 9, 2025

Our Favorites: Regina Jonas

Regina Jonas (1902-1944) asked a short, but important question: Can women serve as rabbis? She dedicated her life to proving that the answer...

6:11Oct 8, 2025

Our Favorites: Juana Maria

Juana Maria (unknown-1853), also known as the lost woman of San Nicolas island, lived a solitary and fabled life as one of the last members...

6:49Oct 7, 2025

Our Favorites: Gwen Verdon

Gwen Verdon (1925-2000) was a true Broadway icon. Her status as a triple threat dancer, actor and singer earned her four Tony awards during...

7:13Oct 6, 2025

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