Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819) was the first woman balloonist, who lived – and died – with her head in the clouds. This week of...
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Movers and Shakers: Rukmini Devi Arundale
Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986) used her love of movement to revitalize an Indian classical dance. This week of Womanica is...
Lost Women of Science The Doctor and the Fix: Chapter 1
In 1946, Marie Nyswander, a recent medical school graduate, joined the U.S. Public Health Service looking for adventure abroad....
Movers and Shakers: Rossa Matilda Richter
Rossa Matilda Richter (c. 1860-1937) defied expectations — and gravity — to become one of the first ever people to fly through...
Women In Technology Spotlight Kasia Gora – Co-Founder & CTO SCiFi Foods
Kasia Gora, PhD. is the Co-founder and CTO of SCiFi Foods, a food tech company combining cultivated meat with plant-based...
Movers and Shakers: Pearl Primus
Pearl Primus (1919-1994) was a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and anthropologist who used dance to unify and uplift the African...
Movers and Shakers: Pancho Barnes
Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (1901-1975) was a famous aviator, horseback rider, and adventurer. This week of Womanica is guest...
Movers and Shakers: Marie Taglioni
Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) was the dancer whose career created the Cult of the Ballerina. She was so beloved, some of her fans...
Movers and Shakers: Maria Spelterini
Maria Spelterini (1853-1912) was a legendary tightrope walker known for being the first and only woman to cross Niagara Gorge on...

