Women

The Adventures of Betsey Buck, An American Life, 1783-1819 presents a narrative richly detailing the life of Betsey Buck and her family during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The narrative encompasses aspects of women’s daily life, social customs, economic activities, and significant...

Virtually everyone knows about famous female saints like Joan of Arc, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Therese of Lisieux, but most of the warrior women in this book are not well known. In fact, the majority of them are not canonized saints at all, and one story is about Amish girls who are not...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Queen Victoria—an epic new history of royal women, from Cleopatra to Grace Kelly, that shatters the myths we have built around them. In this enthralling historical journey, celebrated historian Kate Williams leads us into the world of...

From bestselling author Celeste Headlee, an urgent and eye-opening story of the women who risked everything to ensure a generation of Black Americans had the right to read. This program is read by the author. In the waning days of the antebellum South, millions of African Americans were suddenly...

Raised in evangelical churches, Chelsea Kim Long had a clear vision of the Christian woman she was born to be: a doting wife and mother, filled with the joy of the Lord and love for her family. But after suffering a traumatic birthing experience, postpartum depression, and further reproductive...

From American heiress to Nazi resistance fighter, Muriel White's extraordinary journey reveals how one woman's privilege became her weapon against tyranny. "This compelling tale traces the intricately intertwined history of American high society with European nobility in the face of rising...

Largely created by immigrants, the film industry evolved over its first few decades thanks to the work of people outside the traditional ruling class— immigrants, people of color, women—partly as a result of elites denigrating the fledgling field. As the moving picture industry transitioned...

THE DEFINITIVE, CHARACTER-LED HISTORY OF THE MOST FAMOUS YEAR IN ENGLISH HISTORY – 1066 On 5 January 1066, Edward the Confessor’s death plunged England into a succession crisis that would change the kingdom forever. Mere hours after Edward’s remains had been laid to rest, his...

A unique blend of personal reflection, creative histories, and interview-based nonfiction that vividly imagines the lives of Buddhist women over 2,500 years. Of Mud and Lotuses illuminates the hardships, resilience, and creative ways in which Buddhist women have applied the Dharma to daily life—often in ways that history has ignored.

Step inside the ultimate engine of dynastic power and court intrigue, where survival meant mastering ruthless politics. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative history transforms a misunderstood exotic myth into a fiercely guarded world of ambition and strategy. Experience the...

Step into the medieval laboring room to explore the untold women's history of pregnancy, childbirth, and survival. Perfect for a thoughtful morning commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you directly into the everyday households of medieval Europe. Leave behind modern...

Step behind the stone walls of a thirteenth-century convent to experience the immersive reality of medieval monasticism. Perfect for a quiet evening listen or a mindful commute, this sensory historical journey follows one ordinary, captivating day. You will hear the tolling bells, feel the cold...

With Virginia Woolf as a guide, the stories of eight radical 20th century women--wanderers, rebels, explorers, mentors--who made a life for themselves in spite of everything. Everything that changed in the 20th century changed more dramatically for women. Changing Her Mind tells the stories of...

Dive into the dark history of medieval witch trials and the deadly moral panic fueling mass religious persecution. Perfect for your next thought-provoking commute, this suspenseful historical deep dive explores how ordinary village fears transformed into state-sponsored terror. You will hear how...

Uncover the medical history of childbirth, where the fight for maternal health and bodily autonomy reshaped human society. Whether you are preparing for pregnancy or seeking an eye-opening educational commute, this narrative delivers an empowering perspective on reproduction. Journey from...