Weird History: Williamina Fleming & the Harvard Computers

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History Explains It All

Lauren & Melissa

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Welcome to History Explains It All! A podcast where we discuss all things historical. From murdered Pharaohs to lost treasure. From ancient burial rites and curses to daring escapes and mysteries throughout history. Join hosts Lauren and Melissa, as they trek through history to explain it all. You can reach us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall https://www.instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast/ Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

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Weird History: Williamina Fleming & the Harvard Computers

History Explains It All

59 minutes 26 seconds

3 years ago

Weird History: Williamina Fleming & the Harvard Computers

In 1880 well-known astronomer, Edward Pickering, made a remark that his Scottish maid could do a better job than one of his colleagues. He then hired her on to help with the catalog he was developing, and it would turn out that his remark was correct. In addition, Williamina Fleming not only made a decades-long, high-reputation career as an astronomer, but would pave the way for more women in Victorian-era sciences. She would also head the Harvard Computers- an all-female astronomy team, tasked with analyzing and classifying stars in the late 1800s. Join us on this week's episode as we cover discoveries of astronomical proportions!

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