This Day in History - October 23, 2024

The Stars and Stripes is said to have flown in battle for the first time on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The ATM debuted in America on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The first Japanese player made his MLB debut on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

<p>It&#39;s International Women&#39;s Day! A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Today we answer questions from some of the wonderful women who listen to our podcast.</p> <p>Questions from:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagr ... Show More

Once upon a time in the dark ages of podcasting, two friends set out on a quest to bring the stories of historical women to your ears. In this episode, we have some speculative history, a few predictions about the future, and a peek behind the curtain in this, our tenth year! Tha ... Show More

Historians Joanne Paul, Olivette Otele and June Purvis dissect the results of our recent poll into history’s most important women, which saw Marie Curie come top, followed by Rosa Parks and Emmeline Pankhurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more ... Show More

Sarah Jackson, joint founder of East End Women’s Museum, explores how historical women are currently commemorated and how this might be done better in future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. In gratitude to the American women who fought for the right to vote, we speak to Raissa Bretaña about the relationship between fashion and the 20th century suffrage movement. Learn more about your ad-choic ... Show More

Kick off Women’s History Month with today’s quote from the beloved icon of civil rights, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices