Meet Nancy Bird who was the first woman with a commercial pilot's license in the British Empire.

In 1935, she travelled to rural NSW taking Sister Silver dressed as Father Christmas to bring Christmas cheer to all of her 

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Meet Gayle Forman the author of Not Nothing. 

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Meet Anna Wilmans the author of The Mask Hunter a  cracking, fast paced mystery novel set in the intrepid world of archaeology, highlighting some of the dubious practices that museums of the past have engaged in in order to acquire artefacts. 

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Meet Michael P. Spradlin the author of Rise of the Spider a middle school historical fiction novel set in 1929 Germany.

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In today’s episode I am going to be chatting to the author of a new Historical Fiction murder mystery The Death of Dora Black, Lainie Anderson.  

Lainie has made Kate Cocks the star of her new Historical fiction murder mystery novel, the Death of Dora Black. Kate Cocks, was the first policewoman in the British empire employed on the same salary as men and given the same powers of arrest as her male counterparts. The real Kate Cocks forced abusive husbands onto their knees to repent and recite the lord’s prayer and her team were jujitsu experts.

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Learn the plight of the babies who were airlifted at the end of the Vietnam War  in a program called Operation Babylift.

On the first day of the operation, there was a tragic crash that killed 78 babies. 

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Hanoi Hannah and the Perfume River Squad Episode

Child Migrants Episode

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of onna-bugeisha, the female samurai who defied traditional gender roles in shogunate Japan. Spanning a period from the 1100s to the 1800s, we explore how these formidable women navigated the rigid feudal class system, trained in martial arts, and defended their homes and castles. Learn about legendary figures like Tomoe Gozen, whose prowess in battle was unparalleled, and Takeko Nakano, who led a valiant, albeit tragic, stand against enemy forces. We also uncover the remarkable story of Miyagino and Shinobu, two peasant women who avenged their father's death using the skills they learned from a samurai instructor. Join us as we shine a light on these warrior women who played crucial roles in the rich tapestry of Japanese history, challenging stereotypes and leaving an indelible mark on their time.

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Japanese women practicing Naginata

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Meet the amazing Mercy Dogs who served in WWI.

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Madam Mosquito, what a fabulous name. In this interview with Dr Nat Fong, she explains the origins of this amazing Chinese freedom fighter from World War II, from her humble beginnings in a Chinese village to star of several war time comic books. Not to mention almost having a movie made of her life.

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There were so many women involved in World War I, both on the Front Lines and on the home front. Matron Adelaide Maud Kellett was on the hospital ship at Gallipoli and later ran a hospital for soldiers who had lost limbs. In this episode Kelly Chase reads out the words of Adelaide herself in this touching tribute to the women who served in World War One.

If you want other episodes of women of WWI, check out:

The Poppy Ladies

Annie Wheeler Mother of Queenslanders

Maria Bochkareva and the Russian Women's Battalion of Death

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