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Noble Woman The Life-Story of Edith Cavell

Edith L. Cavell (1865–1915) was a courageous British nurse who served during World War I, caring for soldiers from both the Allied and German sides.

Podcast · By Ernest Protheroe · English · Official site

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Sep 12, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    Narrative of Sojourner Truth-Olive Gilbert, Sojourner Truth (opens the original)

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    The "Narrative of Sojourner Truth" presents the powerful life story of Sojourner Truth, as told through the lens of Olive Gilbert. This compelling account captures Truth's journey as a former enslaved woman who became a prominent advocate for abolition and women's rights. Her unwavering faith and resilience in the face of adversity highlight themes of justice, equality, and empowerment that continue to resonate today. Hearing her story serves as a reminder of the enduring struggle for civil righ

  2. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Buffalo Bill from Prairie to Palace-John M. Burke (opens the original)

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    Edith L. Cavell (1865–1915) was a courageous British nurse who served during World War I, caring for soldiers from both the Allied and German sides. Her remarkable bravery led her to assist around 200 Allied soldiers in escaping from German-occupied Belgium, an act for which she was arrested, court-martialed, and ultimately sentenced to death for treason. Despite efforts to appeal her sentence, she was executed by a German firing squad just hours after the verdict was announced, sparking globa

  3. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Running Water-A. E. W. Mason (opens the original)

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    Edith L. Cavell (1865–1915) was a courageous British nurse who served during World War I, caring for soldiers from both the Allied and German sides. Her remarkable bravery led her to assist around 200 Allied soldiers in escaping from German-occupied Belgium, an act for which she was arrested, court-martialed, and ultimately sentenced to death for treason. Despite efforts to appeal her sentence, she was executed by a German firing squad just hours after the verdict was announced, sparking globa

  4. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji)-Murasaki Shikibu (opens the original)

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    Edith L. Cavell (1865–1915) was a courageous British nurse who served during World War I, caring for soldiers from both the Allied and German sides. Her remarkable bravery led her to assist around 200 Allied soldiers in escaping from German-occupied Belgium, an act for which she was arrested, court-martialed, and ultimately sentenced to death for treason. Despite efforts to appeal her sentence, she was executed by a German firing squad just hours after the verdict was announced, sparking globa

  5. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands-Mary Seacole (opens the original)

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    Edith L. Cavell (1865–1915) was a courageous British nurse who served during World War I, caring for soldiers from both the Allied and German sides. Her remarkable bravery led her to assist around 200 Allied soldiers in escaping from German-occupied Belgium, an act for which she was arrested, court-martialed, and ultimately sentenced to death for treason. Despite efforts to appeal her sentence, she was executed by a German firing squad just hours after the verdict was announced, sparking globa

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