The Grand Tour: everything you wanted to know
History Extra podcast
Exploring European Travels and Pioneering Women in History
This chapter delves into the travels of Henrietta Fermer, the Countess of Pomfret, in the late 1730s, capturing her correspondence with friend Frances Seymour. It highlights Henrietta's visit to Laura Bassi in Bologna, emphasizing the remarkable achievements of women against the backdrop of societal constraints.
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