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Womanica

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Our Favorites: Medusa

October 31, 2025 · 6 min

The writhing serpent hair. The fearsome gaze that can turn onlookers to solid stone. Medusa is one of the most instantly recognizable monsters of Greek mythology. But her story and image have evolved over the centuries — sometimes a…
Our Favorites: Rigoberta Menchú Tum

October 30, 2025 · 9 min

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Our Favorites: Poly Styrene

October 29, 2025 · 7 min

Poly Styrene (1957-2011) was a feminist punk icon who made her mark on the white male-dominated music genre. For the past six years, we’ve been telling the stories of women you may or may now know– but definitely should. This month, we’re…
Our Favorites: Ch’en Shu

October 28, 2025 · 8 min

Ch'en Shu (1660–1736) was a Chinese painter from the Qing dynasty, known for her exquisite flower-and-bird paintings that blended precision with delicate beauty. As one of the few recognized female artists of her time, she mastered…
Our Favorites: Bebe Barron

October 27, 2025 · 7 min

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Our Favorites: Fatima Jinnah

October 24, 2025 · 9 min

Fatima Jinnah (1893-1967) is remembered in Pakistan as the “Mother of the Nation.” Her memory is a symbol of feminism and democracy. For the past six years, we’ve been telling the stories of women you may or may now know– but definitely…
Our Favorites: Florence Foster Jenkins

October 23, 2025 · 8 min

Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944) was an opera singer that drew massive crowds for her terrible voice. For the past six years, we’ve been telling the stories of women you may or may now know– but definitely should. This month, we’re…
Our Favorites: Toni Morrison

October 22, 2025 · 8 min

Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was a groundbreaking writer and the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Her works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Beloved—where she coined the word…
Our Favorites: Masako Togawa

October 21, 2025 · 7 min

Masako Togawa (1931-2016) was a crime novelist, singer, and club owner. She created a chanson salon called the Blue Room, which catered to LGBTQIA+ artists and music enthusiasts during a time of legal discrimination, violence, and…
Our Favorites: Mamá Tingó

October 20, 2025 · 5 min

Mamá Tingó (1921-1974) was an Dominican activist who is often overlooked in historical accounts. She led protests to save her farm — and the farms of 350 other families — from an illegal land seizure. She was assassinated for trying to…
Our Favorites: Kiki de Montparnasse

October 17, 2025 · 6 min

Kiki de Montparnasse (1901-1953) inspired Man Ray and many other painters, photographers and sculptors. An artist herself, she impressed critics with her paintings and made waves with her risqué memoirs. She was a dazzling socialite and…
Our Favorites: Maya Lin

October 16, 2025 · 8 min

Maya Lin (1959 - present) is a sculptor, architect, artist, and designer known for her memorial work and focus on landscapes and the environment. At age 21 she designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982. Since then…

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About the show

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.