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Kickass Women of History

Kickass Women of History
Women's Rights
Women's History
April Ashley
York
Swantaka Individual
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York Mercury
Alice Broad
Grace White
Transgender Community
LGBTQ+ Rights
Women In Red
Avodotya Panaeva
Anna Morandi Manzolini
Isabel German
Margery Kempe
Medieval Gender Studies
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Julia Laurberg
17th Century Printing

Remember in school, all those lessons about the men of the past? How they ruled, fought and built? Well, on Kickass Women of History we'll be learning about what they didn't teach us in school. We'll be exploring the lives of strong and incredible women from around the globe and from throughout human history. Our aim is to share diverse stories of women who made a difference - to their family, vil... more

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The Angel Makers of Nagyrév - possibly the most extraordinary murder ring of the 20th Century.

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This week, Amy is joined by Katja Holtz from the Vagina Museum to try a... more

Hope Bourne, the self-sufficient artist and writer, lived "off-grid" on Exmoor, long before the phrase was even coined.This week Amy is joined by journalist and writer Sara Hudston to explore Bourne's fiercely independent life. Together, they delve i... more

In this episode, Amy explores the life and legacy of Kathleen Carpenter, a pioneering ecologist often hailed as one of the founding figures of freshwater biology. Joined by special guests Dr Catherine Duigan and Dr Daniel Mills from Aberystwyth Unive... more

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Cat Irving
Human remains conservator at Surgeons Hall in Edinburgh.
Surgeons Hall
Episode: 14. Anna Morandi Manzolini: The Lady Anatomist
Owen Hurcum
PhD candidate pursuing transgender archaeology, author of 'Don't Ask About My Genitals'.
University of York
Episode: 13 The Suontaka Individual
Dr. Ashley E Remer
Founder and head girl of the Girl Museum.
Girl Museum
Episode: 12. Warrior Princesses
Dr. Margarita Vaysman
Associate Professor of Russophone Literature and Culture at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: 11: Avodotya Panaeva, 19th Century writer
Fiona Bell
Writer and literary translator, known for contributions to major literary journals.
Episode: 11: Avodotya Panaeva, 19th Century writer
Laura Yeoman
Archivist at the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York
Episode: Episode 010 - Isabel German
Dame Rosie Stevenson-Goodknight
Co-founder of the Women in Red project and Wikipedia editor.
Women in Red
Episode: Episode 009 - Deolinda Rodrigues
Kay Jones
Lead curator of urban and community history at the Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Episode: Episode 008 - April Ashley
Sarah Griffin
Special Collections and York Minster Librarian at the University of York
University of York
Episode: Episode 007 - 17th Century Printers of York

Hosts

Amy Cottrell
Host and co-host of the show, discussing various historical topics and engaging with guests on women's historical figures.
Emma Cook
Host and co-host of the show, joining conversations about women's history and significant historical contributions by women.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    Very professionally done, lovely listen every time

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Episode 006 - DAWN & The UN Decade for Women
Q: What resources did you and the team at the Women's Library draw on to pull together the narrative?
They accessed diverse materials and aimed to highlight the history of transnational feminisms through various exhibits.
Episode 006 - DAWN & The UN Decade for Women
Q: How did Dawn pick up the baton and go forward after the UN Decade for Women?
Dawn participated in other conferences, advocating for grassroots women and articulating their perspectives on issues.
13 The Suontaka Individual
Q: Is this an area of research that is continuing to gain interest?
Yes, there's increasing interest in intersex studies and archaeology, with recent papers recognizing more individuals with intersex conditions, although pushback arises from public interpretations of these studies.
13 The Suontaka Individual
Q: How can I be an ally for the trans community?
To be a good ally, you should lift up the voices of the community you're supporting, amplify their voices, and ensure that people feel safe and comfortable around you.
Episode 009 - Deolinda Rodrigues
Q: What do you think are Deolinda's most important legacies?
Her legacy is that of the brave woman who struggles at great cost against injustice and for the betterment of others.

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2. Owen Hurcum
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4. Dr. Margarita Vaysman
5. Fiona Bell
6. Laura Yeoman
7. Dame Rosie Stevenson-Goodknight
8. Kay Jones

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