This chapter explores the revelations surrounding Jeanne Baret and her true identity as a woman aboard the Atoile during an 18th-century expedition. It highlights the reactions of the crew, the historical context of gender roles, and the significant observations made by Louis-Antoine de Bougainville.
This 2019 episode covers Jeanne Baret, the first woman known to circumnavigate the globe. Her work took her to places that were totally unexpected for someone of her gender and economic class in the 18th century.
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