Digging Up Women Archaeologists

Digging Up Women Archaeologists

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The Blair Witch Project launched a new genre of media and spawned numerous parodies. We investigate the film's impact and feminism (or not) in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A Special Live Episode: Witches, Monsters and Women, Oh My!

Anney and Samantha share a very special live recording at sea, with three readings of passages to set the mood for spooky season, along with discussion about feminist themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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