Girls in Ancient China: Shang & Zhou
What was life like for a girl in Ancient China? Join Devon Allen to explore girls' lives during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which reigned from 1675 to 256 BCE.
May 27, 2017•24 min
GirlSpeak
Explore the art, history, and culture of girlhood around the world. Our monthly journeys include conversations and interviews about Girl Museum's exhibitions, projects and more on the topics of art, history, material culture, and social issues that center girls' points of view.
Episodes are narrated by members of Girl Museum, the first and only museum in the world dedicated to celebrating girlhood. Hosted by Ashley E. Remer and other members of the Girl Museum team. Our music is by Chan A-V.
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Against the Odds: Mary Reibey
From convict to business mogul, uncover the life and times of Mary Haydock Reibey, a Lancashire girl who, in 1791, was arrested for stealing a horse and sent to a penal colony in Australia. Against the odds, this tough and intelligent teenager not only survived two squalid and violent English prisons and the dangerous sea voyage to Australia, but rose to become one of Australia’s first entrepreneurs.
May 15, 2017•20 min
Women in Egyptian Mythology, Part 1
Devon explores the complex world of female deities in Egyptian mythology. In Part 1, discover Sekhmet, Isis, Hathor and Wadjet.
Apr 30, 2017•26 min
Ancient Girls of Assyria and Babylon
What was life like for a girl in ancient Mesopotamia? Journey with us to discover the lives of girls during the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian periods in celebration of our latest exhibition, Ancient Girls.
Apr 15, 2017•23 min
Memoirs of Girlhood
What can memoirs tell us about girlhood? Find out in this in-depth look at the lives of a girl in Nazi Germany, Hollywood, and Pentacostal Christiantiy. Researched and written by Emily Chandler, Junior Girl.
Mar 31, 2017•20 min
IWD 2017 and #5WomenArtists
Tiffany explores the history of International Women's Day, what you can do to celebrate, and how Girl Museum participates with the #5WomenArtists campaign.
Mar 11, 2017•16 min
Girls and Bollywood
Emily Chandler explores how women and girls are represented in Bollywood musicals. She also talks with girls who are part of the Indian diaspora, shedding light on how Bollywood influences real life girls and women.
Feb 15, 2017•23 min
Girls in Astronomy
Chelsea and Tiffany take an in depth look at six women who greatly impacted the fields of astronomy and space exploration. Join them to discover how women paved the way for some of the greatest discoveries and achievements of the twentieth century.
Jan 30, 2017•18 min
Jacqueline Wilson
Join us to explore the life and works of children's author Jacqueline Wilson, as told by one of her biggest fans - Junior Girl Emily Chandler!
Jan 14, 2017•16 min
News Roundup: December 2016
It's our last news roundup podcast ever! Tune in for exciting announcements on where girl news is going, and a roundup of the latest stories on girls from around the world.
Dec 31, 2016•17 min
Sneak Peek of 52
It's sneak peek time! Discover three amazing stories upcoming in our first exhibition of 2017 - 52. 52 explores fifty-two objects from museum collections that showcase unique stories about what it has meant - and still means - to be a girl.
Dec 15, 2016•13 min
News Roundup - November 2016
Tiffany rounds up the latest girl news from around the globe, including: - What the US elections mean for women; - New campaigns to combat gender-based violence; - First steps for female senators, CoverGirls, and others; - New inventions that could radic
Nov 27, 2016•24 min
Tales of Warrior Women
Join Sarah Raine to discover the tales of Warrior Women from history, myth, and religion as we celebrate the launch of our latest exhibit, Warrior Princess. Sarah also discusses the importance of storytelling, and how these stories influence girls today.
Nov 13, 2016•19 min
News Roundup - October 2016
Join us for the latest girl-related news from around the world, including a special announcement about our latest fundraiser and how you can get these limited edition Girl Power shirts!
Oct 30, 2016•19 min
IDG 2016: Girls in Museums
Join our Junior Girls to explore how girls are represented in museums across Europe and the United States, in celebration of International Day of the Girl 2016. Museums reviewed include the Confluence Museum, Hands on History in Hull, The British Museum, Georgian House in Edinburgh, Museo Picasso, the Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.
Oct 10, 2016•40 min
News Roundup for September 2016
Join us as we round up the latest girl-related news for the month of September. Stories include updates on #BringBackOurGirls, new legislation on women's rights, details on the rise of acid attacks against young girls, the Kung Fu nuns, and many incredible girls making strides in STEM and various competitions.
Sep 30, 2016•20 min
Gazed and Confused: Five Awesome Female Artists
Celebrate the launch of our latest exhibit, Gazed and Confused, with a special look at the stories behind five of the most influential and ground-breaking female artists of all time. Join us to discover the stories of Guan Daosheng, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe, Mary Cassatt, and Rosa Bonheur.
Sep 16, 2016•18 min
August 2016 News Roundup
We round up the latest girl-related news for the month of August, including: - firsts for women at the 2016 Olympics; - updates on child marriage laws and incidents; - discussions of the Burkini Ban in France; and - incredible girls impacting their communities.
Aug 30, 2016•10 min
Warrior Princesses in Pop Culture
What do Cleopatra, Sailor Moon, Eowyn, Buffy, and Wonder Woman have in common? Find out as we explore the lives and legacies of these incredible pop culture heroines...and give you a sneak peek at our final exhibition for 2016!
Aug 15, 2016•19 min
News Roundup - July 2016
Tiffany Rhoades rounds up the latest girl news from around the globe. This month, many major legal reforms have positively impacted girls and girls' rights in the US, UK, Gambia, and Tanzania. Additionally, new programs continue to advance girls' welfare in Morocco, and we cover the outcry over the recent murder of young Qandeel Baloch in Pakistan.
Jul 31, 2016•13 min
Kindertransport
Journey with us to World War II to discover the lives - and heartbreak - of the Kindertransport. Full script included below. Today we will be looking at the Girls who travelled with the Kindertransport of WWII. So firstly what was the Kindertransport? Kindertransport means “Children’s transport” in German and it was the mass movement of young children, mainly Jewish, out of Germany and occupied or threatened lands to safer countries, primarily Great Britain. After “Kristallnacht” or “night of th...
Jul 10, 2016•17 min
June 2016 News Roundup
Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the globe. Discussions on the United State of Women, Education Cannot Wait fund, a new female artist at the Met, ISIS's ongoing genocide, FGM, child marriage, and several amazing protests in support of women and girls. See below for full show notes. First up this month, the United States held its first-ever United State of Women summit, which aimed to rally together advocates of gender equality and highlight what the country has achieved...
Jun 29, 2016•16 min
Incredible Queens 3: Ancient Queens
Uncover the ancient secrets of three incredible queens: Amanirenas, queen of the Kush who led a successfull rebellion against the Romans in Egypt; Olympias, mother of Alexander the Great, whose fascination with snakes would drive the course of history; and Hatshepsut, the longest-reigning female pharoah of Ancient Egypt, whose success was so great that she remains throughout Egypt despite attempts to erase her from the historical record...and whose accomplishments were so prolific that every maj...
Jun 15, 2016•20 min
News Roundup for May 2016
We're rounding up the latest girl-related news for the month of May, including an awesome new contest from our friends at Global Girl Media! Learn the violence, progress, and incredible things affecting girls around the world and how you can help.
May 29, 2016•15 min
#IMD2016 Cultural Landscapes of Girlhood
Celebrate International Museums Day 2016 with us as we journey around the world to uncover the cultural landscapes of girlhood. What sites speak to the stories of girls throughout time? What memorials do we pass by every day without realizing their voices are calling out to us? Join us as we discover their stories - and invite you to help us discover more.
May 15, 2016•19 min
News Roundup for April 2016
Tiffany rounds up the latest girl-related news from around the globe, including several incredible girls making waves in journalism and business!
Apr 29, 2016•16 min
Punk Girls
Helena Wallace explores how the punk movement challenged society, changing the experience in music, culture, and art for an entire generation of girls.
Apr 22, 2016•10 min
March 2016 News Roundup
March was an INCREDIBLE month for girls around the world! Discover all the great legislative strides, new programs, and incredible girls who made this year's Women's History Month awesome.
Apr 01, 2016•26 min
Girls in World War II (Axis)
How were the lives of German, Italian, and Japanese girls affected by World War II? What new opportunities - and threats - became part of their everyday existence? And what was life like for the most persecuted girls - the Jews? Join Mary Horrell to discover the stories of girls on the Axis side of World War II.
Mar 11, 2016•18 min
Girls in World War II (Allied)
How were the lives of British, American, French, and Soviet girls affected by World War II? What new opportunities - and threats - became part of their everyday existence? Join Mary Horrell on a journey through the lives of girls on the Allied side of the war.
Mar 04, 2016•14 min
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