Lady History

This week on Lady History: She's a mystery to me. Uncover the Lady History Library's most mysterious ladies. Experience the thrill of perplexing penman Daphne du Maurier, sensational scripter Agatha Christie, and a special, shocking plot twist.

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Editing by: Haley Khosrowshahi

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

Archival audio in this episode is from "Suspense: Kiss Me Again, Stranger" (1953), "Young and Innocent (The Girl Was Young)" (1937), and "And Then There Were None" (1945).

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This week on Lady History: We are digging up the past stories of some ladies who happen to be archaeologists but also the wives of archaeologists! Try saying that three times fast. Come explore with sophisticated socialite Sophia Schliemann, talented Tessa Verny Wheeler, and academic Agatha Christie. 

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Haley Khosrowshahi

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

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This week on Lady History: Jam out with us as we return to one of our favorite chart-topping topics - ladies in music. Sing along with musical matron Ma Rainey, creative composer Sophie Bawr, and international icons Sweethearts of Rhythm.

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

Archival audio in this episode (in order of appearance): Ma Rainey's "Booze and Blues" (1925); Louis Armstrong's trumpet solo on Ma Rainey's "See See Rider" (1924)

Special thanks to omegagroove for the Tenor Sax Solo audio used in this episode.

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This week on Lady History: A follow up to our 2021 Valentine's Day Special, Let's Talk About Sex AGAIN, Baby! Meet women who changed stereotypes, studied sex, and advocated for women: parenthood planner Margaret Sanger, bloomer baddie Amelia Jenks Bloomer, and striking scientist Virginia Johnson.

Warning: The episode contains references to eugenics, racism, abortion, and sex.

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

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This week on Lady History: Lady healthcare workers deserve our praise, so today we share the story of 3 women who were doctors! Meet distinguished doctor Anandibai Joshee, pivotal professor Dorotea Bucca, and selfless surgeon Lucille Teasdale-Corti.

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

Ugandan music by Moses Buyondo. 

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This week on Lady History: We're sharing the stories of activists who took a stand for what they believed in. Meet beautiful bi-con Brenda Howard, astonishing advocate Coretta Scott King, and passionate plaintiff Elizabeth Key.

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

Audio effect of a gavel by zerolagtime on Free Sound.

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This week on Lady History: The Lady History Film Franchise was feeling a bit stale... so in honor of our second season we have decided to reboot Lights, Camera, Action with a whole new cast of characters. Introducing stage sweetheart Bebe Daniels, personable performer Judy Garland, and one superior surprise.

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

Archival audio in this episode is from Dixana (1930) and The Wizard of Oz trailer (1939).

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This week on Lady History: Today we take to the skies to explore the topic that started it all for our show - women who do stuff in the sky. Zooming by it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's tantalizing test pilot Alma Heflin, amazing aviator Hazel Ying Lee and parachute princess Tiny Broadwick.

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

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This week on Lady History: We're taking some time off from recording to celebrate the new year and spend time with our loved ones. Please enjoy this unlocked episode from our patreon vault. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. To hear the rest, sign up for our patreon.

Herstorytime episodes come in a variety of forms, ranging from "cut content" clip compilations to newly recorded episodes on movies, museums, and more! Each episode is approximately 20-60 minutes long. They are more "chill" than our main feed episodes, and we hope they feel like having a friend in your ear hole. Sign up for our patreon and you get a new Herstorytime episode every single week (yes, even when we don't post on the main feed).

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Logo (Lady History) by: Alexia Ibarra

Logo (Herstorytime) by: Lexi

Editing by: Haley

Starring: Lexi and Alana

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This week on Lady History: M. Night Shyamalan couldn't make up these plot twists. Let's explore the real lives behind ladies who had their stories told in movies (some more accurately than others). Explore the stories of mathematical matriarch Creola Katherine Johnson, fantastic foodie Julia Child, and earnest environmentalist Erin Brockovich. 

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

Archival audio in this episode (in order of appearance): Assignment: Shoot the Moon from National Archives and Records Administration (1967) and Fight the Power by Cindy Sheehan, Guest: Erin Brockovich (2018).

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