In Episode 3 of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero takes listeners on an insightful journey, connecting historical dots through a playful version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Using the game, she connects the dots between historical figures, events, and objects, revealing how seemingly unrelated moments have shaped our world today. From childhood memories of watching Disney’s The Three Caballeros to the story behind the iconic China Poblana dress, and the adventurous escapades of Jeanne Baret—the first woman to circumnavigate the globe disguised as a man—Cordero effortlessly shows how history is more intertwined than we think. With personal anecdotes and lively storytelling, she uncovers the threads that tie the past to the present and how und erstanding these connections helps us navigate the future. Tune in for a fresh take on history that’s engaging, relatable, and packed with unexpected twists.

This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.

Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. You heard movie trailer clips from Disney’s Three Caballeros, Footloose, and Tremors. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.

Resources For Fellow Wascally Wabbits

The long, strange trip that brings Saharan dust to Texas - KERA News (Article)

The Three Caballeros 1945 Original Theatrical Trailer - WikiCommons (Video)

Jarabe Tapatío by Orquesta Típica Mexicana - Internet Archive (Audio)

How do you solve a problem like Maria ← Angélica’s Substack (Link)

La China Poblana - Houston Institute for Culture (Article)

The First Asians in the Americas by Diego Javier Luis (Book)

The Discovery of Jeanne Baret: A Story of Science, the High Seas, and the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe by Glynis Ridley (Book)

The Pirate Queen (Video Game)

The surprising case of Catalina de Erauso: The first trans portrait in history finds its voice 400 years later - El Pais (Article)

The Autobiography of Doña Catalina de Erauso - University of Maryland (Link)

A Chinese Woman Led the Largest and Most Successful Pirate Fleet in History - Military.com (Link)

Cheng I Sao, Female Pirate Extraordinaire - Jstor (Article)

Pirate Profile: Sayyida al Hurra - Queen Anne’s Revenge Project (Link)

Pink, It’s my new obsession ← Angélica’s Substack (Link)

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