Ep. 81 Aspasia: The OG Influencer

About this episode

This episode explores the life and influence of Aspasia, a prominent woman in ancient Athens, and her impact on society and gender roles.

Aspasia was known as the most influential woman in ancient Athens. She lived during the city's Golden Age, and was a foreign-born intellectual who moved in political and philosophical circles, even within a society that largely excluded women from public life. In this episode, we explore Aspasia's relationship with Greek statesman, her reputation as a teacher and rhetorician, and why historians still debate her influence more than 2,400 years later. Her story offers a fascinating look at power, gender, and boundaries of women in Ancients Greek society. Join the From Skirts To Scrubs community and meet us at the intersection of feminism, medicine, and history! Follow us on socials: Instagram: @fromskirtstoscrubs TikTok: @fromskirtstoscrubs Youtube: @fromskirtstoscrubs

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlotte Thill, Alesha Kotian

Topics covered

• feminism
• ancient history
• gender studies
• political influence
• rhetoric

Keywords

• Aspasia
• ancient Athens
• influence
• gender
• feminism
• history
• rhetoric

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Athens

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