Historical Figures
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Pope Gregory XIII
Historical Figures
11/27/19 • 49 min
Best remembered for his invention of the calendar we still use today, Pope Gregory XIII became a voice for reform in the Catholic Church by pulling the Vatican out of the dark ages and into the modern era.
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Professor Margaret Murray
Historical Figures
10/30/19 • 47 min
A first-wave feminist of the 1800s and 1900s, Professor Margaret Murray was known as both "The Old Woman of Egyptology" and "The Grandmother of Wicca." She was one of the first to take up the subject of the witch-cults of England.
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Historical Figures
10/02/19 • 52 min
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf married as a teenager and was a mother of four before she had a college degree. But her remarkable life was characterized by beating the odds. Despite an abusive husband, political persecution, and frequent fear for her life, she was elected President of Liberia in 2005 -- becoming the first democratically elected female head of state in all of Africa.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Historical Figures have?
Historical Figures currently has 188 episodes available.
What topics does Historical Figures cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Historical Figures?
The episode title 'Falls From Grace: Lance Armstrong' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Historical Figures?
The average episode length on Historical Figures is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Historical Figures released?
Episodes of Historical Figures are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Historical Figures?
The first episode of Historical Figures was released on Sep 13, 2017.
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