This week I (Emma) talk about the worlds first novel, The Tale of Genji written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th Century.

This week I (Emma) talk about Dr James Barry, a man who fought for changes in medical practice, was one of the first doctors to ever perform a c-section in which both mother and baby survived, and who was born biologically female.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses the legend of Persephone in the context of the Homeric Hymn to Demeter.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses matriarchal societies, exploring the Mosuo People of South-Western China.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses matriarchal societies and one of the last existing matriarchal societies on earth - The Khasi People of North-Eastern India.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses the pirate queen of Ireland, Grace O‘Malley.

Join host Emma Finucan as she tells you the tale of Eros and Psyche.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses Egyptian Mythology and the Goddess Tefnut.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses Norse mythology and specifically the Queen of Death - Hel.

Join host Emma Finucan as she discusses the gender bias and problematic narrative of Wu Zetian, Emperor of the Tang and Zhou Dynasties.