Her Half of History

By: Evergreen Podcasts
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  • Why don't women's clothes have more pockets? Who are the female writers and artists my education forgot to include? How does a woman go about seizing control of her government? What was it like to be a female slave and how did the lucky ones escape? When did women get to put their own name on their credit cards? Is the life of a female spy as glamorous as Hollywood has led me to believe? In short, what were the women doing all that time? I explore these and other questions in this thematic approach to women's history.
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  • 14.15 Kasturba Gandhi, Wife of Mahatma Gandhi

    14.15 Kasturba Gandhi, Wife of Mahatma Gandhi
    Apr 24 2025
    Gandhi is among the most documented figures of the 20th century. Most of these sources reveal astonishingly little about his wife Kasturba. But he actually credited her with teaching him the principles of nonviolent resistance. This episode tells the story of her transformation from an ordinary Hindu girl to a woman leading protests against the British Empire. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • 14.14 Clara Schumann, Wife of Robert Schumann

    14.14 Clara Schumann, Wife of Robert Schumann
    Apr 17 2025
    Robert Schumann is a big name in classical music. However, in his own lifetime, Robert Schumann wasn't “the” Schumann. His wife was the famous one. Clara Schumann was an internationally known virtuoso who delighted audiences for 60 years, including the periods before, during, and after her eight pregnancies, Robert's illness, and eventual death. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History. Music used in this episode include the following free or licensed tracks: · Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen, Op. 15: Träumerei · Clara Schumann's Soirees Musicales Opus 6: Ii. Notturno , performed by David Ezra Okonsar · Robert Schumann's Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 10 "The Happy Farmer," performed by Trygve Larsen from Pixabay · Clara Schumann’s Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 20, performed by David Ezra Okonsar · Clara Schumann's Soirees Musicales Opus 6: I. Toccatina, performed by David Ezra Okonsar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • 14.13 Katharine Wright, Sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright

    14.13 Katharine Wright, Sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright
    Apr 10 2025
    The Wright brothers invented the world's first powered flying machine. Sure, they were geniuses, but even geniuses need a little help. Their sister Katharine managed the bicycle business, managed the media, managed the public, and more than pulled her weight in the family. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
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