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, village, country or the whole world. That could be 5 years ago, or 5000. Each episode, we'll be joined by a different historian who'll be sharing the life of their history heroine.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRemember 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.
Recent episodes include "35. The Angel Makers" (21 October 2025, 62 minutes), "34. Anarcha, Betsey and Lucy: The Mothers of Gynaecology" (14 October 2025, 37 minutes), and "33. Hope Bourne: Self-Sufficient Lady of Exmoor" (30 September 2025, 68 minutes).
Kickass Women of History publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Kickass Women of History is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Kickass Women of History requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Kickass Women of History's contact route on record: verified email.
Kickass Women of History is a history show with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #35
<p>The Angel Makers of Nagyrév - possibly the most extraordinary murder ring of the 20th Century.</p><p><br></p><p>Amy is joined by journalist Patti McCraken to dive into this complex and morally-grey tale of death in...
Episode #34
<p>Did you know that all modern gynaecology practice is based on the experiments of one doctor, J. Marion Sims, in the 1840s? His patients... enslaved women who could not consent. </p><p><br></p><p>This week, Amy is...
Episode #33
<p>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...
Episode #32
<p>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...
Episode #31
<p>Sydney Owenson's best known novel, "The Wild Irish Girl". kicked off a merchandising revolution in the 1800s. Dr Devoney Looser from Arizona State University, tells Amy about Owenson's childhood as the daughter of a...
Episode #30
<p>Step right up for an unforgettable ride into the high-flying, death-defying world of Tiny Kline. </p><p>This week, Amy is joined by guest historian Jennifer Cronk from Circus World in Wisconsin to uncover the...
Episode #29
<p>"Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl..."</p><p>Wherever Eliza Gilbert went, scandal followed. Best known under her stage name of "Lola Montez", she danced for miners in Australia, bull-whipped a journalist in the...
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<p>In this episode, Amy delves into the glittering world of Gilded Age portraiture with a spotlight on the remarkable miniaturist Amalia Kussner. Joining us is historian Kathleen Langone, whose new biography The...
Episode #27
<p>Did you know that in 1793, the must-have fashion accessory for ladies in London was a pregnancy bump?</p><p>Dr Isabel Davis of the Natural History Museum joins Amy to look as this unusual trend and explore why women...
Episode #26
<p>Thousands of books have been written about the rich and elite of the Roman Empire, but what about everyone else? </p><p>Dr Karen Eva Carr, Associate Professor (Emerita) in the Department of History at Portland State...
Episode #25
<p>Rahel Szalit was a talented illustrator and artist whose work has been almost entirely lost. Being a Jewish woman living in Europe in the first half of the Twentieth Century meant that she faced significant...
Episode #24
<p>Twenty years after America abolished slavery, Lucy was born black and trans in Jim Crow-era Kentucky. She grew up to be a chef and a socialite, hosting the best parties in Oxnard, California. Alongside her successful...
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<p>Forget Bond. Forget Bourne. Today's episode focuses on real-life spy, Rose Valland. Amy is joined by Michelle Young, author of "The Art Spy" to discuss how Rose used her position at the Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris...
Episode #22
<p>This week, Amy is joined by journalist Michele C Hollow to discuss the life of 19th Century fossil hunter, Mary Anning. Learn about the dangers of the Lyme Regis cliffs, her beloved dog Trey, and what happened when...
Episode #21
<p>This week we're celebrating the legacy of the Chainmakers of Cradley Heath, who put down their tools in protest at the exploitative practices of the UK manufacturers. Amy is joined by Jenny and Gigi Ermoyenous, and...
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<p>The British town of Bedford may seem like an unlikely spot for the Garden of Eden, but members of the Panacea Society really believed it was. </p><p><br></p><p>This week, Amy is joined by Zara Matthews, Director of...
Episode #19
<p>Evil seductress taking advantage of the king, or a young widow in an impossible situation? </p><p>Guest Gemma Hollman talks with Amy about Alice Perrers, mistress of Edward III. Often depicted by historians as...
Episode #18
<p>For the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, Amy is joined by historian Clare Mulley to discuss Elżbieta Zawacka, better known as Agent Zo, who served as a spy and resistance fighter for Poland during WW2. They discuss...
Episode #17
<p>Caroline Norton, born into the famous Sheridan theatrical family, was a respected poet and society hostess. Falsely accused of having an affair with British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, Caroline's marriage...
Episode #16
<p>Natalia Kobrynska was a 19th Century writer and feminist, who advocated for women's access to education and literature as a path to equality. </p><p>To discuss her life, Amy is joined by Dasha Nepochatova, founder of...
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