The Femcyclopedia
History Podcasts
Podcast looking at interesting and inspiring women from history...and a few from the present day whilst drinking cocktails and bickering as only sisters can.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
Podcast looking at interesting and inspiring women from history...and a few from the present day whilst drinking cocktails and bickering as only sisters can.
Twitter:
@femcyclopedia
Language:
English
Episodes
Alla Nazimova and Elizabeth Murray
12/21/2018
Duration:00:38:29
Season Finale
12/17/2018
Duration:00:31:40
Season finale
12/16/2018
Duration:00:31:40
Sister Mary Ignatius Davies, Ngaio Marsh and Fatima El Fahiri with special guest Fatiha El-Ghorri
12/7/2018
This week we have a special guest, hilarious stand up comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri, which means we get to discuss three women! We have Jamaican nun and musical influence, Sister Mary Ignatius Davies, New Zealand author Ngaio Marsh and the Tunisian women who built the worlds first university, Fatima El Fahiri. Enjoy!
Duration:00:57:03
Junko Tabei and Rose Marie Kennedy
11/30/2018
This episode looks at Japanese Mountain climber, Junko Tabei, and also Rosemary Kennedy. Our 'Ja, oder nein?' is supplied by the lovely Holly and Gemma from the Which Murderer podcast, so for once we didn't have to argue over the answer...Enjoy!
Duration:00:35:35
Alla Nazimova and Elizabeth Murray
11/23/2018
Duration:00:39:51
Bertha Lutz and Flora Sandes
11/16/2018
This episode looks at Brazilian zoologist and politician, Berthe Lutz, and Flora Sandes, who served in the Serbian army in the Great War. Enjoooy!
Duration:00:31:19
Beate Uhse and Mary (Beatrice) Kenner
11/9/2018
This episode looks at entrepreneur Beate Use and inventor Mary (Beatrice) Kenner. We also have a Madonna themed 'Ja, oder nein?' from the lovely Zoe and Carla at Number one Rerun. Enjoyyyy!
Duration:00:36:17
Elizabeth Bathory and La Voisin
10/31/2018
This Halloween themed episode looks at two suitably terrible ladies from history, Elizabeth Bathory and La Voisin. We have a Ja oder nein about the mask from Halloween and mention everything from Daniella Westbrook selling Olivia dungarees in Walthamstow market to schoolgirl French. Enjoyyy!
Duration:00:42:55
Miriam Makeba and Stormé DeLaverie
10/26/2018
An episode featuring two activists, South Africa's Miriam Makeba and Stormé DeLaverie from the USA. We have a ja oder nein and our friends from Controlled Chaos tell us about their forthcoming show.
Duration:00:46:22
Charley Parkhurst and Fanny Eaton
10/19/2018
This episode takes a look at Stage coach driver Charley Parkhurst and muse to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Fanny Eaton. We also have a 'Ja oder nein' where Olivia is asked to pretend to crush three watermelons between her thighs. Just a typical day really.....Enjoyyyy!
Duration:00:25:06
Ivory Bangle Lady and Sojourner Truth
10/12/2018
An episode which looks at the mysterious 'Ivory Bangle Lady' and also abolitionist and rights campaigner Sojourner Truth. There is an interesting tour via 'Allo Allo' and a 'Ja oder Nein' all about books.
Duration:00:33:33
Lady Rhondda and Virginia Hall
10/5/2018
This jolly episode looks at the stories of Welsh suffragette, Lady Rhondda, and American SOE agent, Virginia Hall. Also we have a Ja oder nein featuring Angelina Jolie and Beyonce...just another day at the office really.....
Duration:00:53:59
Wangari Maathi and Shirley Pitts
9/28/2018
This episode looks at Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathi, and Queen of shoplifters, Shirley Pitts!
Duration:00:48:44
Queen Arawelo And Maggie Dickson
9/21/2018
This episode looks at legendary African leader, Queen Arawelo, and Half Hangit Maggie (Maggie Dickson)a Scottish fishwife with an incredible life.
Duration:00:22:18
Stephanie St Clair And Violette Szabo
9/14/2018
This episode looks at mob boss and Stephanie St Clair and courageous young woman and member of the SOE Violette Szabo.
Duration:00:45:31
Rell Sunn and The Valiant Ladies of Potosi
9/7/2018
This episode looks at champion surfer, Real Sunn and badass vigilantes The Valiant Ladies of Potosi. There is also a ja oder nein featuring Queen Victoria and Beyonce and various discussions including turning an Octopus's inside out and making a tuna pasta bake. Enjoy!
Duration:00:41:03
Dr James Barry And Lady Hester Stanhope
8/31/2018
This episode looks at the lives of well-respected doctor with a huge secret, Dr James Barry, and eccentric upper class bonkers explorer, Lady Hester Stanhope.
Duration:00:42:14
Aethelflaed and Laskarina Bouboulina
8/24/2018
Aethelflaed and Laskarina Bouboulina by The Femcyclopedia
Duration:00:31:58
Sophia Duleep Singh and Sara Forbes Bonetta
8/17/2018
Sophia Duleep Singh descended from Sikh royalty in India and spent her life campaigning for women's suffrage in England and India and Sara Forbes Bonetta lived an incredible life after being saved from human sacrifice.
Duration:00:41:41