This chapter explores the life of Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe, and her significant contributions as a traveler and worker in the 18th century. Highlighting her humble beginnings and the challenges she faced, it examines her role in breaking gender norms and her participation in scientific exploration.
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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