Sure, birds are fun to look at, but what if they were actually than we ever gave them credit for? Alex the parrot is just another in a list of educated animals that demonstrate the deep intelligence animals have and perhaps helps explain a little bit of the deep connection so many of us feel for them.
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We wrap up season 1 talking about Madame CJ Walker and her important contributions to American business. Walker is maybe not the best known subject we covered this season, but it's a story we're thrilled to be able to tell and do our small part to share her story.
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CJ Walker is an important figure in American history. As one of the first African American millionaires, and a female at that, the great advances that Walker made are not as well remembered today. So, this week, as we wrap up season one, we pay tribute to the accomplishments of Madame CJ Walker.
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This week we talk more about tragic actresses, the death of a Beatle and why we aren't angry with Donna, our listener who wasn't thrilled with last week's episode.
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Were it another place and another time, Sirkka Sari would be a name everyone knew. But, as things sometimes go, she did not. But her story is a fascinating story of what could have been.
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This week, we continue our celebration of Sally Basset, but also acknowledge that there are other women throughout history whose stories we do not know. (And if you have any good stories about these badass women, please let us know.)
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You probably haven't heard of Sally Basset. And that's a shame. Sally's life and, more importantly, what she represented made her an icon of enslaved people on the island of Bermuda. And, because of how she was treated, she is now known world-wide.
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This week we look at Beethoven and, it turns out, he was even stranger than we let on in this week's episode. Plus, we decide if we have friends as good as Beethoven's were.
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Ludwig van Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers ever. And rightly so. But, as is too often the case, it was not a life filled with ease or joy.
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Another Friday, another Aftershow. This week, we talk about some of the most tragic ballet dancers in history. Again, it's a bit of a bummer. Sorry about that.
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Isadora Duncan cut a beautiful path across any stage she danced upon. And, in many ways, her life was equally beautiful, but, ultimately, tragic.
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