Vanguard of the Viragoes ChelseaDee

This week’s virago is the head-busting noblewoman, Banu Goshasp. You’ve never met a bride like this before. A fighter, a hunter, and a Persian epic hero who is not excited about marriage - at all.

Then, dig into the past with the adventurous archaeologist, Dr. Maggie Beeler.



*TRIGGER WARNING*
This episode contains sounds of war. You may hear rapid gunfire, weeping, explosions, intense gore, general violence, men crying, whips, screaming, babies crying, blood gushing, and/ or sirens.

This week’s virago preferred to fight with her naginata and her band of warriors, the all-woman powerhouse combat unit called The Jōshitai (娘子隊, Girls' Army). Nakano was not only a warrior and a community organizer, she was also the last Samurai of Japan.

Experience the courageous battles of The Jōshitai and then meet a part of my legacy and the “OG” virago of my life- my mother & muse, Ms. Tia Powell Harris.


*TRIGGER WARNING*
This episode contains sounds of war. You may hear rapid gunfire, weeping, explosions, intense gore, general violence, screaming, babies crying, blood gushing, and/ or sirens.

This week’s virago protected her kingdom and her people from exploitation and disrespect. Talk to her nicely for she is the feared and respected Guardian of the Aceh Kingdom, Admiral Keumalahayati.

Hear the story of this fierce fighter of the sea and her army of soldiers. Then, journey to our collective human past with renowned art conservationist, Sanchita Balachandran.

*TRIGGER WARNING*
This episode contains sounds of war. You may hear rapid gunfire, weeping, explosions, intense gore, general violence, screaming, babies crying, blood gushing, and/ or sirens.

Speaking of nontraditional femininities, this week’s virago is a leader who reversed all gender roles and ruled with an iron fist. Furra was the queen of the women and the enslaver of men.

Queen Furra was the extreme leader of an ancient kingdom. She valued the lives of women over men so much that she took away men’s rights and to this day, when people pass her grave, the men beat the ground in anger while the women pour milk and sing her praises. Chatting with me is this week’s hero-  the mighty Zenzele Cooper. 

*TRIGGER WARNING*
This episode contains sounds of war. You may hear rapid gunfire, weeping, explosions, intense gore, general violence, screaming, babies crying, blood gushing, and/ or sirens.

How do you spell woman? Wimmin? Womxn? Join me for a special bonus episode!

Guliyam and The Forty Maidens were a band of teenage fighters, sworn to protect their kingdom. They meet another band of rebels who fall in love with them but these girls don’t have time for that- they’ve got a war to win. This week’s guest is the legendary history-maker, Dr. Solange Ashby.

*TRIGGER WARNING*
This episode contains sounds of war. You may hear rapid gunfire, weeping, explosions, intense gore, general violence, screaming, babies crying, blood gushing, and/ or sirens.