Daisy Dunn, an award-winning classicist and author of *The Missing Thread*, and Peter Stothard, a renowned ancient history author, dive into the often-overlooked roles of women in antiquity. They discuss how women like Aspasia challenged societal norms in ancient Athens and explore Hesiod's negative portrayals of women. The conversation also tackles the bizarre ancient medical theory of 'wandering wombs' and highlights Fulvia's political acumen in Rome, urging a reevaluation of women's significant contributions throughout history.