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Does Magna Carta matter today?
Politicians invoke it, activists wield it, and legal thinkers debate what it can offer the modern world. But what does Magna Carta really mean today? In this fourth and final episode of HistoryExtra's Sunday Series on the charter, Emily Briffett and historian Nicholas Vincent con ... Show More
38m 15s
Apr 2020
SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 9: Harriet E. Wilson
<p>In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.ih ... Show More
45m 23s
Jan 2015
The Glamorous Strongwoman
<p>From an early age, Katie Sandwina wowed crowds, first as a wrestling act and then exclusively as professional strongwoman. During a time when women's suffrage was a hot button issue, she cultivated an image of a perfectly feminine powerhouse.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ... Show More
28m 52s