Missing History

Mar 11 2021 48 ep. 67 mins 87

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A podcast by two friends who discuss women from history they've never heard of before. Inspired by that all too common feeling, "How did I not know about her?!?", we aim to elevate the stories of a wide range of woman, from Egyptian civil rights activists to medieval nuns to the first female (almost) astronauts. We share their stories, discuss their impact and why they've been ignored or sidelined, and often get a little mad at the patriarchy.

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Episode 45 - Inauguration and Insurrection

Mar 11 2021 77 mins

We're back from our (extended) winter break with a new set of Missing History episodes. First up, Katie and Michael catch up after the holidays and - oh boy - was there a lot of catch up about. We talk Inauguration, Impeachment, and Insurrection and that doesn't even get us out of January. A note from the team: While we're working hard to get back to our regular release sche

Episode 44 - Alice Roosevelt and Brenda Lee

Dec 24 2020 79 mins

Just in time for Christmas, we have our last Missing History episode of 2020. Katie discusses a turn of the century celebrity, Alice Roosevelt, and Michael shares Brenda Lee, who's Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree has been playing in his head non-stop all month. We're wishing you and yours a safe and healthy end to the year and we'll see you all in 2021! Alice Roosevelt NYTimes A

Episode 43 - Toilets & Toothbrushes

Dec 20 2020 104 mins

For the second part of our hygiene series, we manage to cover the full range of human bodily needs. Michael walks through the history of toilets and waste removal and Katie talks about all things teeth. * Apologies about the audio quality - we're still working through some mic issues. Toilets History of Poop NASA Space Waste Guidelines Poop Researchers &

Episode 42 - Feminine Hygiene Products and Shampoo

Dec 10 2020 79 mins

Michael and Katie finally get to scratch a longstanding itch - not an actual itch, but a historical one! In this first episode of a two-part series, we dive into the history of self-care and discuss how people in the past dealt with some of the most fundamental human needs. Katie discusses the history of feminine hygiene products, specifically tampons and pads, and Michael traces t

Episode 41 - Emily Balch & Molly Brant

Nov 26 2020 91 mins

We have a Thanksgiving episode! (Well...not really. But Katie does talk about Puritan naming conventions, so maybe that counts?) Instead, Michael talks about Emily Balch, a turn of the century peace activist and Nobel Prize winner. Katie discusses Molly Brant, a Haudenosaunee leader before and during the American revolution. We also reflect on the passing of Alex Trebek. Emily Bal

Episode 40 - Electoral College & Supreme Court

Nov 19 2020 83 mins

We take a slightly different journey this week and discuss two of the institutions that have been on everyone's mind: the Electoral College and the Supreme Court. Katie and Michael discuss their history, lay out some of the arguments for and against each, and try to figure out how to fix them. **Audio Note: We had some technical issues with this recording, so Katie's audio will so

Election Week Update

Nov 06 2020 1 mins

We're taking the week off so we have enough time to reload the NY Times elections page every three seconds. As an antidote for election related stress, we'll just leave this video of the Desert Rain Frog here.

Episode 39 - Mai Bhago & Charwe Nyakasikana

Oct 29 2020 93 mins

In a valiant attempt to process...well, everything, this week we're discussing women who fought for the survival of their communities. Literally. Katie discusses Mai Bhago, a 17th-century Sikh warrior, and Michael introduces Charwe Nyakasikana, a medium and political leader from southern Africa. We also talk about the passing of RBG, ghosts, zombies, and Community (the show). Mai

Episode 38 - Diane Nash & Queen Nanny

Oct 22 2020 92 mins

This week we discuss two women fighting for change in their communities - albeit in very different ways. Michael discusses Diane Nash, a leader of the Civil Rights movement committed to non-violence, and Katie introduces us to Queen Nanny, a leader of the Jamaican maroon community who waged a guerilla war against the British. We also talk about Q Anon, voting, and the importance of

Episode 37 - Mary Elizabeth Lease & Mary Sherman Morgan

Oct 15 2020 111 mins

It's back-to-back Mary's this week. Katie discusses Mary Elizabeth Lease, a Populist speaker and activist, while Michael introduces Mary Sherman Morgan, a literal rocket scientist. We also discuss The Wizard of Oz, time travel, and the importance of getting your flu shot. Mary Elizabeth Lease The Wizard of Oz and Populism Mary E. Lease & The Gilded Age