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In today's season 5 finale episode, we go book-club style and dive in the book, The Last Train To London by Meg Waite Clayton. Together, we explore the powerful true story behind the novel-highlighting the real hero's of the Kindertransport, including Truus Wijsmuller who risked everything to save thousands of children as the Nazi regime began its invasion across Europe.

In today's episode...we're not talking about a person. But what is it? Just a day? An event? Or something more? Friday the 13th. From ancient fears surrounding the number 13 to centuries of bad luck stories tied to Fridays, this date has built a reputation that refuses to die. Popular culture, especially films, like Friday the 13th, only make it darker. So the real question is...Are we afraid of the day? Or have we just been taught to be?

In today's episode, we revisit the Matilda Effect - because somehow, history still hasn't learned its lesson about giving credit where it's due or trying to change that history. But more importantly, we dive into the incredible story of Maria Sibylla Merian, a woman who didn't just study nature, she transformed how we understand it.

In today's episode, we learn about the Matilda Effect through the story of Eunice Foote - the scientist who discovered how carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere long before it was widely recognized. Despite her groundbreaking work, her contribution was largely overlooked, a perfect example of the Matilda Effect - when women's scientific achievements are ignored or credited to men.

In today's episode, we learn about the day an entire nation hit pause - when women across Iceland walked off the job and brought the country to a standstill.

In this episode, we learn about Jennie Wade, an ordinary young woman whose life was tragically cut short during the Battle of Gettysburg. Her story isn’t just about tragedy; it’s about courage, compassion, and how everyday people are often swept into extraordinary moments in history. Jennie Wade’s name lives on as a reminder that war doesn’t only affect those on the battlefield — it forever changes the lives of those at home, too.

In this episode, we learn about Ann Lowe — the groundbreaking designer who dressed America’s elite, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, while rarely receiving the credit she deserved.

In today's episode, we explore an unlikely friendship between two people who were never supposed to get along. From opposite beliefs to unexpected unity, this is story of Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis.