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Broadcaster Clara Amfo and fashion historian Amber Butchart uncover the secret history of fashion, from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. But this isn't just about what we wore, but who we were, and who we are today. This series will look at the legacy fashion has left us, from rules that still regulate dress around gender and class, to its influence on feminism, civil rights, and the environment.

When the local iron mine began hiring women in 1975, Lois Jenson, a single mother on welfare, didn't think twice about accepting the grueling but well-paid job. What she hadn't considered was that she was entering a male-dominated society that fiercely resisted the inclusion of women, a prejudice born out in the brutal harassment of every female miner.

Explore the fascinating life of Clara A. Swain, M.D., hailed as the pioneering first Medical Missionary to the Women of the Orient. Journey with us as we discuss her esteemed education at the Womans Medical College in Philadelphia, her invaluable contributions in India, and her unique position serving the royal court. - Narrated by Larry Wilson.

Join Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet woefully cold. Travel the country with her as she meets a flock of Saxon Merino sheep in upstate New York, tours a scouring plant in Texas, visits a steamy Maine dyehouse, helps sort freshly shorn wool on a working farm, and learns how wool fleece is measured, baled, shipped, and turned into skeins.

A captivating exploration of the life and legacy of Clara Bow, the iconic "It Girl" of Hollywood's silent era, from her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise to fame.

Mind the Facts: Master the Life in the UK Test — Bite-size prep, big results. A clear, friendly podcast that breaks down the Life in the UK Test—history, culture, and civics—into short, easy-to-remember episodes so you can pass with confidence. Whether you’re aiming for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) or naturalisation, you’ll get focused lessons, memory hooks, sample questions, and practical tips that save time. Episodes run a few minutes each so you can learn on the go. Start from Episode 1 for a structured path, or jump straight to the topics you need most. New learners and ...

Clara Barton was one of those diminutive New England women of the 19th century who was determined to make the world a better place. What Susan B. Anthony was to women's suffrage and Harriet Beecher Stowe was to the cause of abolition, Clara Barton was to the humanitarian impulse of the American people to help the unfortunate victims of war and disaster.

Discover the inspiring journey of Clarissa Harlowe Barton in Volume 2 of her biography. Born on Christmas Day in 1821, Barton was a formidable figure in American history who wore many hats - a self-taught nurse, a teacher, a patent clerk and most notably, the founder of the American Red Cross. Her contributions during the American Civil War, her relentless civil rights advocacy during a time when women were yet to gain voting rights, and her induction into the National Womens Hall of Fame in 1973, cement her place as a pioneer in American history. This volume delves into her tireless efforts ...

Dive into the remarkable life of Clarissa Harlowe Barton, the pioneering American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. From her role as a hospital nurse during the American Civil War to her time as a teacher and patent clerk, explore Bartons extraordinary journey. Despite the lack of formal nursing education, her self-taught nursing care made a significant impact. Bartons humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy, at a time when women did not even have the right to vote, are truly inspiring. Follow her journey up until the years following the Civil War in Volume 1. Bartons legacy is ...

🎙️ Mens sana in corpore non sano Journal brut d’une doctorante en dissociation Clara K., historienne et docteure en histoire médiévale, partage à voix nue ses pensées de fin de thèse, ses doutes, ses fractures, ses victoires intimes et ses reconstructions en cours. Un podcast sans montage, sans fard, entre récit personnel et réflexion sur l’université, la santé mentale, le genre, la recherche publique, les violences silencieuses, la pédagogie… et l’après. Ce podcast est pour celles et ceux qui terminent un cycle, cherchent un sens, ou veulent entendre une voix qui parle...

Clara Campoamor Podcast Es el podcast oficial de la logia Clara Campoamor, desde la cual, queremos rendir homenaje a nuestra hermana Clara, la cual es nuestro ejemplo y nuestra insignia. En esta nueva serie, entrevistamos a diferentes mujeres masonas de La Gran Logia Femenina De España.

When the Civil War broke out, Clara Barton wanted more than anything to be a Union soldier, an impossible dream for a 39-year-old woman who stood a slender five feet tall. Determined to serve, she became a veritable soldier, a nurse, and a one-woman relief agency operating in the heart of the conflict. Now, award-winning author Stephen B. Oates, drawing on archival materials not used by her previous biographers, has written the first complete account of Clara Barton's active engagement in the Civil War.

A haunting and beautiful memoir from a Cambodian refugee who lost her country and her family during Pol Pot's genocide in the 1970s but who finds hope by reclaiming the recipes she tasted in her mother's kitchen. Take a well-fed nine-year-old with a big family and a fancy education. Fold in 2...

Step into the tumultuous world of medieval England with Sir Philip Harclay, who returns to find his friend Lord Lovels castle and estate seized by treachery. As secrets unfold and dark betrayals come to light, the story builds to an intense showdown between good and evil, culminating in a gripping duel for the rightful claim to the prize.

Join Clara Barton, the visionary founder of the American Red Cross, as she shares the heartfelt memories of her upbringing in early 19th Century Massachusetts. (Introduction by Veronica Jenkins)

Glimpse of India brings to life the riveting letters of Dr. Clara A. Swain, the first medical missionary in India from the Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America. This compelling collection offers insights into her life and work in a time and place far removed from ours.

Racconti e aneddoti incredibili, ma tutti assolutamente reali, raccontati con un pizzico di ironia da Clara Campi, stand up comedian e voce del podcast "Crime & Comedy". Questo podcast fa parte dell'universo di VOIS. Per scoprire di più, segui @vois.fm su Instagram o visita il sito https://vois.fm/ — 📩 Per Collaborazioni o Sponsorship: sales@vois.fm

Hello, c’est Clara ! Bienvenue dans Ambidextre.Attention ! Je ne suis pas médecin, ce podcast ne parle pas des personnes ambidextres 😅 Mais juste des entrepreneurs qui embrassent la dualité de leurs expériences.Les succès et les échecs, les joies et les peines, les jours avec et les jours sans.Tout ça illustre bien le fait que chaque parcours est une aventure à la fois gratifiante et exigeante.Et qu’on a tout intérêt à jongler entre les 2 parties du cerveau.En parlant du chiffre 2, je te propose 2 concepts/formats d’épisodes différents.1er concept : je sors mon dictaphone ...

Un bébé podcast de témoignages inédits sur des vies croiséesMixage et générique : Louis DeleplanqueEcriture et montage : Clara Ghesquiere Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Aquiles, el más veloz de los hombres, se ha retirado de la contienda tras un disgusto con el rey Agamenón. Este es el inicio de uno de los episodios más conocidos de la Guerra de Troya, en el que la ira de Aquiles tendrá consecuencias terribles para ambos bandos durante los 51 días que...