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FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine

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FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine

Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode of Math, Science, History, we journey back to ancient Athens to uncover the legendary story of Agnodice, a woman who risked everything to practice medicine in a world where women weren’t even allowed to learn it.

Disguised as a man, trained by one of the greatest physicians of the time, and beloved by her patients, Agnodike became a symbol of resistance and compassion. But was she a real person, or a myth meant to inspire change? Gabrielle Birchak explores the history, controversy, and legacy of the world’s first known female doctor.

Whether fact or fiction, Agnodike's story resonates today in ongoing conversations about gender equality in medicine and science.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. How Agnodike challenged the norms of ancient Athenian society and risked her life to provide healthcare for women.
  2. Why her trial became a pivotal moment for the rights of women in medicine—and what it reveals about ancient gender dynamics.
  3. What historians debate about her existence and how her story still influences discussions about gender equity in science and healthcare today.

🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc

🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers

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FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine

Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode of Math, Science, History, we journey back to ancient Athens to uncover the legendary story of Agnodice, a woman who risked everything to practice medicine in a world where women weren’t even allowed to learn it.

Disguised as a man, trained by one of the greatest physicians of the time, and beloved by her patients, Agnodike became a symbol of resistance and compassion. But was she a real person, or a myth meant to inspire change? Gabrielle Birchak explores the history, controversy, and legacy of the world’s first known female doctor.

Whether fact or fiction, Agnodike's story resonates today in ongoing conversations about gender equality in medicine and science.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. How Agnodike challenged the norms of ancient Athenian society and risked her life to provide healthcare for women.
  2. Why her trial became a pivotal moment for the rights of women in medicine—and what it reveals about ancient gender dynamics.
  3. What historians debate about her existence and how her story still influences discussions about gender equity in science and healthcare today.

🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

🌍 Let’s Connect!

🎧 Enjoying the Podcast?

If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help:🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show!📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs!🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform

☕ Support the Show

If you’d like to support Math, Science, History, consider:💡 Becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/mathsciencehistory/gift

🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store

🎙 Sponsored By: Coffee!! https://shorturl.at/bHIsc

🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. On Matters of Consequence from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers

Until next time, carpe diem!

  continue reading

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