Josephine Baker (part 1)

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Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned performer and entertainer, a civil rights activist and even a spy during the German occupat ... Show More

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned performer and entertainer, a civil rights activist and even a spy during the German occupat ... Show More

In 1925 a young black American dancer became an overnight sensation in Paris. Her overtly sexual act soon made her one of the most famous women in Europe. Her name was Josephine Baker - hear from her adopted son Jean-Claude Baker about her dancing, and her life.(Photo: Josephine ... Show More

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Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Cass, sits down with Yvonne So, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about yo ... Show More

Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Cass, sits down with Lola Omalola, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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<p>Le 30 novembre 2021, Joséphine Baker (1906-1975) entre au Panthéon.&nbsp;</p> <p>Danseuse, chanteuse, espionne, résistante et militante pour les droits civiques, découvrez le portrait de cette femme au destin incroyable !</p> <p><br></p> <p>Transcription : <a href="//www.madam ... Show More