Katherine Pangonis
Historian specialising in the medieval period and author of A History of France in 21 Women, bringing expertise on women’s roles across French history.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 35min
Trailblazers and troublemakers: women who made French history
Katherine Pangonis, a medieval historian and author of A History of France in 21 Women, reframes French history through overlooked women. She explains why women were sidelined, how she picked 21 illuminating lives, and spotlights figures from Christine de Pizan to Josephine Baker. The conversation also covers sources, gender expression, and the tricky legacies of celebrated women.
