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What'sHerName

What'sHerName

By: Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
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 What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!) Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly.What'sHerName Podcast Social Sciences World
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  • THE CLAIRVOYANT QUEEN Seondeok

    THE CLAIRVOYANT QUEEN Seondeok
    May 19 2025
    Karen Wang Diggs, author of The Book of Awesome Asian Women, helps us uncover the story of this elusive, fascinating queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • THE SAUSAGE MAKER Johanna O'Brien

    THE SAUSAGE MAKER Johanna O'Brien
    May 5 2025
    150 years ago, Irish farmer Johanna O'Brien created a secret recipe for black pudding. Today, her sausage is beloved by Michelin-star chefs across the world (and the recipe is still secret!). Join Katie on location with Rory Copplestone at Clonakilty Blackpudding in Cork, to hear about a penniless girl who survived the Great Famine, built a thriving farm, and in her sunset years, created one of Ireland's iconic flavors. ____________________ Travel with us: What'sHerName TOURS are open now! Music for this episode is from Andy Reiner and Jon Sousa's Canyon Sunrise; Halfpelican; The Parting Glass by Audionautix; Kevin MacLeod; Jesse Gallagher. Here is the charming vintage documentary on Irish farming life. Become a Patron to get these episodes ad-free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT WOMAN Sayyida al Hurra

    THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT WOMAN Sayyida al Hurra
    Apr 4 2025
    Nobody knows her real name. But this "Uncontested Pirate Queen of the Western Mediterranean" certainly earned her title: the Sayyida al Hurra, the Free and Independent Woman. From child refugee fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, to ruling Governor of Tetouan, to the Sultana of Morocco - Sayyida was never one to follow the path society had laid out for her. Author Laura Sook Duncome helps us uncover the mystery of the one and only actual Pirate Queen. Music featured in this episode provided by Farya Faraji, Astron, The Tides, Doug Maxwell, The Mini Vandals, and Patrick Patrikios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins

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