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What'sHerName

What'sHerName

By: Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
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 What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!) Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly.What'sHerName Podcast Social Sciences World
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  • THE DOER Fulvia

    THE DOER Fulvia
    Jun 2 2025
    The Roman Empire is collapsing and everything hangs in the balance. It's a political game of kill-or-be-killed, and Fulvia did not come to play. You've heard of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra. But have you heard of Fulvia, who was in the eye of that infamous ancient Roman storm? ___________________ Travel with us to ITALY, to walk in Fulvia's footsteps! Our new LOST WOMEN OF ITALY Tour is open for registration! Daisy Dunn is an award-winning classicist and author of The Missing Thread, A Women's History of the Ancient World. Music featured in this episode: Michael Levy "Cogitatio," "Sacred Flame of Vesta," "Amatores" Jesse Gallagher: "The Anunnaki Return," "Spirit of Fire" Jimena Contreras: "Cosmic Nightmares" I Think I Can Help You: "Crab Nebula" M Murray: "Viking Medieval Theme" Plus sound effects from YleArkisto and LilMati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • THE CLAIRVOYANT QUEEN Seondeok

    THE CLAIRVOYANT QUEEN Seondeok
    May 19 2025
    Queen Seondeok of Silla was revered for her wisdom, her compassion, and most importantly - her ability to use nature's signs to foretell the future! And with some truly audacious international diplomacy (and a resolute refusal to bend to patriarchal bullying) she would lay the foundations for the unification of The Three Kingdoms - now known as Korea. Karen Wang Diggs, author of The Book of Awesome Asian Women, helps us uncover the life of this elusive and fascinating queen. Huge thanks to the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago for providing some of the music featured in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • THE SAUSAGE MAKER Johanna O'Brien

    THE SAUSAGE MAKER Johanna O'Brien
    May 5 2025
    150 years ago, Irish farmer Johanna O'Brien created a secret recipe for black pudding. Today, her sausage is beloved by Michelin-star chefs across the world (and the recipe is still secret!). Join Katie on location with Rory Copplestone at Clonakilty Blackpudding in Cork, to hear about a penniless girl who survived the Great Famine, built a thriving farm, and in her sunset years, created one of Ireland's iconic flavors. ____________________ Travel with us: What'sHerName TOURS are open now! Music for this episode is from Andy Reiner and Jon Sousa's Canyon Sunrise; Halfpelican; The Parting Glass by Audionautix; Kevin MacLeod; Jesse Gallagher. Here is the charming vintage documentary on Irish farming life. Become a Patron to get these episodes ad-free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
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Fantastic episode, I learned so much! These women need their own HBO series or movie.

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I binged this podcast after a promotion during International Women's Day last year. It is inspiring, it is smart, it is relevant! Katie and Olivia are not only scholars but are quite adept entertainers as well - I recommend this podcast to anyone and everyone!

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