Fierce Females of History
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What was your first word? We’re not really sure what ours were (maybe “girl power”, who knows?), but when it comes to Juana Azurduy de Padilla, we feel the first out of baby Juana’s mouth was probably “no”.From naughty child to full-on sharpsho
Winter solstice is less than a month away, and what better way to celebrate our mid-season break than with a tale of a witch: one of the earliest symbols of feminism. Today, hear the story of Sydney artist, counterculturist and occultist Rosale
Winter solstice is less than a month away, and what better way to celebrate our mid-season break than with a tale of a witch: one of the earliest symbols of feminism. Today, hear the story of Sydney artist, counterculturist and occultist Rosale
Who remembers cross country at school? Who wishes they could forget?Running is painful, sweaty and long, but it can also reap some serious benefits. Our girl Turia Pitt is one of those people who probably thrived during that 3km fun run, and co
Who remembers cross country at school? Who wishes they could forget?Running is painful, sweaty and long, but it can also reap some serious benefits. Our girl Turia Pitt is one of those people who probably thrived during that 3km fun run, and co
In Hollywood, if you’re a woman older than 55, you’re practically invisible.It’s a symptom of a broader societal problem, but in 1985, a show debuted starring three women, all over the age of 60. The Golden Girls became a roaring success and he
Ever scared you’re the less hot sibling? We don’t have that problem, but we can sympathise because even though we’re stunning specimens, we do still have hearts. However, Anastasia Romanov, Russian princess, did. Poor dear was described as “les
Ever scared you’re the less hot sibling? We don’t have that problem, but we can sympathise because even though we’re stunning specimens, we do still have hearts. However, Anastasia Romanov, Russian princess, did. Poor dear was described as “les
Elizabeth Báthory: Countess DraculaYeah, you read that correctly. This week's Fierce Female (or should we say, FEROCIOUS Female) liked to get her hands dirty... with human blood.This week we tell the story of the Blood Countess herself, Elizabe
Elizabeth Báthory: Countess DraculaYeah, you read that correctly. This week's Fierce Female (or should we say, FEROCIOUS Female) liked to get her hands dirty... with human blood.This week we tell the story of the Blood Countess herself, Elizabe
Florence Violet McKenzie: Radio revolutionary Sometimes in life you’re going to encounter some people who are just clowns. And not just clowns, but dumb clowns.Often, ladies, these will be men, as our girl Florence Violet McKenzie would tell yo
Florence Violet McKenzie: Radio revolutionary Sometimes in life you’re going to encounter some people who are just clowns. And not just clowns, but dumb clowns.Often, ladies, these will be men, as our girl Florence Violet McKenzie would tell yo
What do you get if you combine Jay Gatsby, Amelia Earhart, Sancho Panza, Indiana Jones, Lady Godiva and (maybe) a dash of Hugh Hefner?Someone starting to resemble the whirlwind of a human being that was Pancho Barnes. In this episode, we hear a
What do you get if you combine Jay Gatsby, Amelia Earhart, Sancho Panza, Indiana Jones, Lady Godiva and (maybe) a dash of Hugh Hefner?Someone starting to resemble the whirlwind of a human being that was Pancho Barnes. In this episode, we hear a
Helen Reddy: Hear me roarFair warning on this one, you may have Helen Reddy’s hit song ‘I Am Woman’ stuck in your head for days after listening. Although in terms of songs to have stuck in your head, you could do worse.In this episode, you’ll h
Helen Reddy: Hear me roarFair warning on this one, you may have Helen Reddy’s hit song ‘I Am Woman’ stuck in your head for days after listening. Although in terms of songs to have stuck in your head, you could do worse.In this episode, you’ll h
Who’s been watching Bridgerton? We’ve been obsessed, mainly with the Duke of Hastings.So we like handsome men, sue us.Anyway, we’re not here to talk about Regé-Jean Page - although there’s probably a whole episode in that. No, we’re here to tal
Who’s been watching Bridgerton? We’ve been obsessed, mainly with the Duke of Hastings.So we like handsome men, sue us.Anyway, we’re not here to talk about Regé-Jean Page - although there’s probably a whole episode in that. No, we’re here to tal
How would you feel if you lived a nice life but then historians hundreds of years later questioned whether you even existed? You’d be dead, but we imagine you’d still be fairly pissed off. That’s what happened to Queen Seondeok of Silla’s siste
How would you feel if you lived a nice life but then historians hundreds of years later questioned whether you even existed? You’d be dead, but we imagine you’d still be fairly pissed off. That’s what happened to Queen Seondeok of Silla’s siste
This week Erin tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, who's bravery is the stuff of legends.Neerja was just 22 years old when she sacrificed her life while protecting hundreds of passengers on a flight which was hijacked by terrorists. We don't wan
This week Erin tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, who's bravery is the stuff of legends.Neerja was just 22 years old when she sacrificed her life while protecting hundreds of passengers on a flight which was hijacked by terrorists. We don't wan
What exactly is a fierce female? It’s something we’ve been discussing a lot among ourselves recently. Is it someone who only does good? Someone who is monumentally brave? A woman ahead of her time? Or is she someone like Margaret Sanger, who re
What exactly is a fierce female? It’s something we’ve been discussing a lot among ourselves recently. Is it someone who only does good? Someone who is monumentally brave? A woman ahead of her time? Or is she someone like Margaret Sanger, who re
Ever thrown out milk from the fridge even though it’s only a day old? Decided not to go to a party because you just had a suspicion it would be boring as all hell? Don’t feel bad, it’s likely you share the same motto as one of the most powerful
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