EP17: From War Elephants to Espionage: The Untold Stories of Women in History

History often remembers kings, conquerors, and lone heroes—but what about the women who led revolutions, defied empires, and changed history forever? This International Women’s Day, we’re diving into the untold stories of legendary female warriors and spies who refused to wait for permission.

Join us as we uncover the awe-inspiring tales of:
The Trung Sisters – Two Vietnamese warrior queens who led an 80,000-person army (yes, on war elephants!) to overthrow the Han Dynasty.
Pearl Witherington & Lise de Baissac – Special Operations Executive (SOE) agents who parachuted into Nazi-occupied France to sabotage the enemy and lead resistance fighters.
The women of history that textbooks forgot—and why their legacies matter more than ever.

Along the way, we also tackle fun facts about badass women in history, plus a special Class Act of the Week featuring a real-life love story 45 years in the making.

Tune in for:
- Jaw-dropping war stories of female revolutionaries
- The power of women supporting women in battle and beyond
- A debate: Is posting a group photo where only you look good classy or crass?
- A heartwarming love story decades in the making

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