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Feb 2025
1h 39m

Now I Know How Joan of Arc Felt

Julia Hava & Eliza McLamb
About this episode

The girlies are back with a long-awaited Girlboss Summit where they explore the lore of two historical legendresses: Joan of Arc and Marie Skłodowska-Curie. Digressions include the consequences of shakin’ up ya life, our solemn duty to remind everyone about CTE, and of course, Hilaria Baldwin updates.

This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan.

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SOURCES

THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC By Andrew Lang 

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc is burned at the stake for heresy 

Joan of Arc Archive by Allan Williamson 

French Women & Feminists in History: A Resource Guide - Joan of Arc  

The Life and Legacy of Marie Curiea 

Madame Curie’s Passion

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