Despite Pierre de Coubertin's vision of the Olympics being for male athletes only, women did participate in the games starting in 1900. But the road to equal participation was long and filled with disappointments.
Feb 2
John Evelyn's 'Fumifugium'
"Fumifugium" was a treatise on air pollution written in 1661. In addition to warning about the dangers of coal smoke, John Evelyn wrote this work to improve the reputation of King Charles II. Research: Chambers, Douglas D. C. "Evelyn, John (1620–1706), diarist and writer." Oxford ... Show More
39m 35s
Apr 2025
Karol Markowicz Show: Reviving Traditional Storytelling with Libby Emmons
<p>In this episode, Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, shares her journey from the theater world to journalism, discussing the evolution of storytelling and the challenges of creating art in today's climate. She reflects on her life in West Virginia, the impact ... Show More
29m 12s
Jul 2023
A Conversation With Caroline Calloway
Exciting, but not surprising. Caroline Calloway, self-proclaimed “scammer” and queen of name-searching, reached out to promote her book on the pod. In this special interview, Hannah and Maia discuss the long-awaited memoir, Scammer, with the author herself (who characteristically ... Show More
1h 14m