Ordinary Women: Daring to Defy History(2016)
Overview
Ordinary Women: Daring to Defy History explores the lives and accomplishments of fascinating women who defied gender stereotypes but often found themselves pushed to the sidelines or erased from history books that weren’t ready to acknowledge them. This series is made possible by generous donations to our Seed & Spark crowdfunding campaign for the project.
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Season 1
5 episodes • 2016
Season 1
5 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Revolutionary Life of Emma Goldman | Sep 12, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Groundbreaking Life of Murasaki Shikibu | Oct 12, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Fearless Life of Ching Shih | Nov 3, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Courageous Life of Ida B. Wells | Nov 22, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Brilliant Life of Ada Lovelace | Dec 8, 2016 | 0.0 |
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