Best 30 Women History Podcasts

Porträts von Frauen aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Politik und Technik. Von Susanne Popp und Petra Hucke.

¡Bienvenidos a nuestro programa! Un espacio para intentar conocer un poco más, de un modo sencillo, la figura de mujeres que han tenido un papel en la historia. Déjanos tus comentarios después de cada episodio, ¡nos encanta saber tu opinión o cualquier cosa que quieras contarnos! more

What'sHerName women's history podcast is hosted and produced by academic sisters Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson. Committed to reclaiming forgotten history, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you've never heard of (but should have). Through compelling interviews with guest historians, writers, and scholars, Katie and Olivia bring to life the 'lost' women of history. more

Our goal is to introduce you to female characters in history, factual or fictional via our podcast and shownotes. The shownotes will give you a short look at the life of the person that we are discussing- basic facts and links to other sources to learn more. The podcast episodes will go into greater detail as we chat about the challenges, failures and successes, times, and all the juicy bits that we find interesting about the life of our subject. more

I created my podcast to give a voice to all the influential women in history books that never get a side of the story. Here you can learn about the lives of some of history's greatest women. more

Badass Women in History.

Scandalous Broads is the podcast that exposes history's most rebellious women. In every episode, hosts Caroline and Adrienne break down the lives of the scandalous women who lived their lives without fear of society's censure. Join us monthly to see why well-behaved women rarely make history! more

HerStory ist ein Podcast über starke Frauen der Geschichte, im Guten wie im Schlechten. HerStory stellt euch Pionierinnen in Hosen, auf Motorrädern, mit Mikroskopen und Revolvern vor. HerStory erzählt von Wegbereiterinnen aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik und all jenen, die sich nicht um Geschlechter- oder Rollenbilder scherten. more

Bienvenidos a Mujeres con historia, el espacio donde recordaremos la vida de extraordinarias mujeres y su legado en la historia. more

A feminist women's history comedy podcast about the scandalicious stories of people from olden times. Hosted by Ann Foster. more

Upon the 50th anniversary of the trial of legendary civil rights activist Angela Davis, and Shirley Chisholm's historical presidential campaign, comes 1972. A seven-part historical audio drama series detailing the powerful story of Shirley Chisholm and Angela Davis, two highly respected Black women who dared to hold a mirror to the systemic racism and sexism within the United States. The show portrays the true story of two women refusing to be ignored and silenced by a society too comfortable with the status quo. more

Why don't women's clothes have more pockets? When and where did someone decide that men shouldn't wear skirts? How does a girl go about seizing control of an evil empire? Did the Amazons really exist and why wasn't I born as one of them? In short, what have the women of the world been up to while not getting covered in the standard history books? I explore these and other questions in this thematic approach to women's history. more

Have you ever wondered where all of the women were in your history books? You're not alone! Join long time gal pals, Kelley & Emily, as they swap stories about incredible women from history over a cheap bottle of wine. They take wining to a whole new level. Women's history has never been this tipsy! more

Discussions with scholars of women's history about their new books

Podcast colombiano autogestionado que visibiliza y reconoce el importante rol que las mujeres han desempeñado en el rock, el punk y el metal extremo principalmente, pero también en otros géneros musicales diversos. La intención es pensar y vivir la música a través de una perspectiva feminista crítica y hacer herstory. ¡Sean bienvenidos y bienvenidas a esta familia histérica en la que tenemos nuestra propia manera de sentir, vivir y amar el rock! more

Welcome to the Museum of Femininity, a laid back podcast exploring different aspects of female history and the representation of women in art and material culture My name is Charlotte Appleyard, a graduate with an MA in Art History and Archaeology of East Asia and museum professional. I have a love of Symbolism, Edo period art, fashion history and all things Victorian. Join me as I learn about areas of art and social history which have either faded from memory or were never taught to me in the first place! This is a fun passion project for me to keep me connected to my various interests, I hope you enjoy my rambles :) more

The nuances surrounding the women in this podcast were removed in exchange for a one-sided portrayal. Within Wicked Women: The Podcast, I do not attempt to excuse or condone the wrongs committed by these women, instead, the podcast looks at their overarching story and examines the origin of their negative legacy. Alongside a brief biographical overview of the woman, I will be incorporating interviews I have held with experts on the subject to provide multiple and diverse perspectives. more

Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society. Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we'll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture. more

Kate and Cally are two friends who met in an Early Modern History MA program. Now they have a podcast, where they discuss their love and admiration for the six queens who married Henry VIII. We put the queens back into their own narratives, debunk myths, and explore life for a sixteenth-century English queen. more

Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!

Im Podcast erzähle ich von Frauen, die mir im Laufe der Jahre in der Forschung begegnet sind. Es sind Frauen aus dem 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhundert, die Grenzen überschritten, mit neuen Lebensmodellen experimentierten und sich Freiräume nahmen oft jenseits der heterosexuellen Norm. Wir gehen mit ihnen auf Reisen und Radausflüge, in den Reichstag und auf Kneipentour und manchen schauen wir über die Schulter, wie sie Liebesbriefe schrieben. more

For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and worked. We also bring these stories to the present, painting a full picture of how her work endures. more

She Builds Podcast is a podcast about women in the design and construction industry throughout history. On it you will hear stories of the life, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects. You should listen if you are interested in learning more about women's history and contribution to the building profession. more

Join us each week for a lively conversation between author Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn as they explore the lives of well-known--and not so well-know--Christian women in history. Trust us these are definitely women worth knowing! more

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. more

A show about queer women in history and historic literature, plus coverage of the field of sapphic historical fiction. more

Amanda Huffman, the creator of Airman to Mom, interviews women who have served in the military or are currently serving in the military. Amanda also shares certain aspects of her military experience as an Air Force Officer, military spouse, veteran and mom. more