Sam tells Ellen about Marie Curie, the only person to ever win two Nobel Prizes in different categories. Meanwhile, Ellen describes the history of vampires.

Ellen tells Sam about Shirley Chisholm, the first woman to run for president of the United States. Meanwhile, Sam learned the history of the guillotine, she had her reasons.

Sam tells Ellen about the first women to compete and medal in the Olympics in the 1900 games in Paris. Meanwhile, Ellen tries to explain the history of anesthesia.

Ellen tells Sam about Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most famous jazz singers of all time and receiver of a rare happy ending. Meanwhile Sam details the short lived Pepsi Navy.

Special Guest Tara Jabbari from WhoWasShePodcast joins us to discuss Lidia Zamenhof, the leader of the Esperanto language movement during the 1930s and 40s. Meanwhile, Ellen tells Sam and Tara about hikikomori and the Japan's department of loneliness. And Sam is just here for the ride.

Sam tells Ellen about Hatshepsut, the Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt who was the first solo female ruler of Egypt . Meanwhile, Ellen explains the warning signs of a cult to someone who was unknowingly recruited to more than one cult.

Ellen tells Sam about the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe, a timeless icon. Meanwhile, Sam saw a tik tok about the dancing plague of 1518.

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Sam tells Ellen about Annie Oakley, a wild west show performer known for her impeccable aim. While Ellen's preconceived notions have her asking about crime the entire time eye roll. Meanwhile, Ellen attempts to explain quantum tunneling, why? We may never know.

Ellen tells Sam about Nellie Bly, a female journalist in the 19th century who inspired girl stunt journalism and travelled around the world in less than 80 days. Meanwhile, Sam was curious why the time she was born really mattered to astrologists.