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Have you heard of the White Mouse? Given the codename by the Gestpao in WW2, for her ability to evade capture and wreak havoc behind enemy lines, Nancy Wake was a larger-than-life character, and highly decorated Special Operations Operator. At one time, she topped the Nazi's most wanted list. She was one of dozens of women who served in the Special Operations Executive during WW2, with distinction. Why were we so open about women in Special Operations nearly 100 years ago, but now we are so closed minded, at least it would seem? To answer this question, Harry Moffitt is joined by Frank Steder, the Principle Scientist at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and one of the researchers who was originally involved in Norwegian Jergertroppen, or Hunter Troop: an all-female special operations unit. Frank himself served with the Norwegian Armed Forces and since that time has been enlisted back to work in its science and technology branch and as a visiting scientist to the Norwegian Naval Postgraduate School. Today we talk about women in the special forces, conscription, and big institutional change.

Meet Nancy Wake, the WWII spy, saboteur, and all-around badass who became one of the Allies' most decorated agents. In this episode, Ben and Pat dive into her fearless exploits: smuggling resistance fighters, outsmarting the Gestapo, and leading guerrilla raids deep behind enemy lines. Known as "The White Mouse" for her uncanny ability to evade capture, Nancy Wake didn't just fight Nazis—she made it look stylish. Get ready for a wild ride through the life of a woman who redefined courage and left a trail of chaos in her wake (pun intended!)

Are you ready for a secret mission? Join Anna and Leo as they follow a daring spy on her next assignment. During World War II, a secret agent named Nancy Wake risked her life to fight against Nazi Germany. A skilled spy, Nancy slipped past her enemies and escaped capture every time. That's how she got the nickname the “White Mouse.” Get your parachutes ready, young historians! We're about to jump into our next adventure. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!

Don Wildman examines a gambling geek who cheated Vegas, an alchemist preforming an eccentric experiment, and a harrowing journey through Nazi territory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

148!! It's episode 148!!! Kat finally tells us all about one of her all time favorite people and the namesake of her dog, Nancy Wake a.k.a. The White Mouse! Then Kaleigh tells us a tale as old as time, literally, with a look at the Epic of Gilgamesh.Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell romp through history, unravelling fascinating and down-right bizarre events. This time we meet the New Zealand born journalist turned French society housewife Nancy Wake, who became one of Churchill's most decorated agents and one of the Gestapo's most wanted.   Whether she was flirting with Nazis to get out of trouble or parachuting into the heart of the French Resistance, Nancy Wake was right in the thick of the action and the woman the Germans called “White Mouse”. She took no shit from anyone. Contemporaries say she ”put the men to shame by her cheerful spirit and strength of character."  Find out exactly how this kick-ass woman kicked some ass. Get all episodes a week early – when you support We Are History on Patreon: https://patreon.com/WeAreHistory “In training Nancy had to be bribed with whiskey before jumping out of a plane. I love her.” – Angela Barnes “Tardivat said about her; ‘She is the most feminine woman I know—until the fighting starts! Then,' and he kissed his fingers as only a Frenchman can, ‘she is like five men'.” – John O'Farrell “She went out dancing in occupied France and was doing parachute rolls on the floor. It's a bit of a giveaway.” – Angela Barnes  Reading list: Nancy Wake by Russell Braddon White Mouse : The Autobiography of Australia's Wartime Legend We Are History is written and presented by Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell. Audio production by Simon Williams and artwork by James Parrett. Lead Producer is Anne-Marie Luff. Group Editor is Andrew Harrison. We Are History is a Podmasters Production. https://twitter.com/wearehistorypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Wake was known by many names. The Nazis called her the White Mouse, a resourceful agent of the resistance, who evaded their clutches. Britain's Special Operations Executive called her Hélène. She was a key member of their Freelance cell, working to bring the Nazis down. To Marseille's high society, she was Madame Fiocca, an intrepid foreign journalist who fell in love with one of their most eligible bachelors, and subsequently become one of their own. To the French resistance she was the tough as nails Madame Andrée - she could kill a man with her bare hands.  To Australia, the land she fled in her teens she was Nancy Wake - war hero. This is part one of a Two Part series. Part Two will be up in a week's time.             Sources this week include: I'll update fully later, in the meantime, my main text was Nancy Wake by Peter Fitzsimons. The blog post of the episode is here. Support the show on Patreon for just $2 US a month and get access to exclusive content.       Please leave a like and review wherever you listen. The best way you can help support the show is to share an episode with a friend - Creative works grow best by word of mouth. I post episodes fortnightly, Wednesdays. Tales of History and Imagination is on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. The show has a YouTube Channel, largely for Audiogram advertisements.      Music, writing, narration, mixing normally all yours truly. This week I recorded covers of  Beautiful Dreamer (Stephen Foster) Moonlight Serenade (Glenn Miller, Mitchell Parish) Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major (Art Noel, Don Pelosi) and Bless ‘em All (Fred Godfrey, Robert Kewley) Everything else is mine.    For more information on Simone click here. 

This month, Josie (fresh from her trip to France) tells Mel about Nancy Wake - an Aussie living in the south of France who became a spy known as the White Mouse during WWII. This episode of The Zest Is History was produced by Josie Rozenberg-Clarke, with research by Caitlin Robson.Credits:Wikipedia, obvs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_WakeTimeline World History Documentaries, How Nancy Wake Saved Countless Lives | Enemy Of The Reich, July 18 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNXKovYM15AVariety, “Elizabeth Debicki to Star in World War II-Set Limited Series For Vendôme, Anonymous Content, August 27, 2020 https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/elizabeth-debicki-world-war-2-vendome-group-anonymous-content-ariel-lawhon-1234750738/Justine Clarke, “Nancy Wake — the girl who spied”, March 5, 2018https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/fierce-girls/nancy-wake-the-girl-who-spied/9485892Kim Willsher, “Farewell to Nancy Wake, the mouse who ran rings around the Nazis”, August 9, 2011 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/aug/08/nancy-wake-white-mouse-gestapoAustralian War Memorial, “Nancy Grace Augusta Wake” https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P332As always, love us please:Become a TZIH Patreon supporter and watch us livestream record every episode at patreon.com/thezestishistoryJoin The Zest Is History Podcast group on FB by searching for "The Zest Is History Podcast" on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram @thezestishistory and Twitter @ZestHistory.Follow Mel on Instagram @melissamason_ and Josie on Instagram @josieroze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The curtain is about to rise on Anita Berber's late night performance at the White Mouse, and the investigators have a front row table to the show. How well does Frau Berber perform these days? Find out as we continue Berlin: The Wicked City Part II, Dances of Vice, Horror, and Ecstasy. Starring: Amy as Adalade Flynn as Fredrich Emily as Sebine (Dottie) Spencer as Charles   Want to leave a comment? -Email therancorsbrothel@gmail.com.  -Follow us on Twitter @Rancors_Brothel.

Although Nancy Wake began her career as a journalist, her first-hand experience with Nazis compelled her to a new calling: the French Resistance. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the larger-than-life triumphs of the freedom fighter the Gestapo would come to call "the White Mouse," from her early days to her heroic (though, at times, murderous) work to save innocent lives during World War II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real-life CIA Case Officer and first female Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of Defense Mary Beth Long shares her perspective on The White Mouse, being a US spy, and Ukraine's remarkable fight ...

This week we take aim at... Secret IdentitiesSarah opens the topic with a quick google on what a secret identity is. It turns out that it's just a simple way of saying pseudonym. Sarah then goes on to explain what a pseudonym is and where the word came from and some famous people who have shed their birth names in place of a pseudonym. Sarah struggled to say that word so we are going with secret identities as our topic title.Sarah chose Margaritha Zelle as her subject for the night. A divorced mother of two who gave up married life to become one of the world's first exotic dancers going by the name Mata Hari. She danced for some of the world's most influential and powerful people making new friends and lovers wherever she went. That was until the day she was asked to be a spy for France. She was arrested and accused of being a double agent. She was later executed by firing squad. But what happened to her body?Amy decided to discuss the incredible life of Mrs. Nancy Wake. Nancy was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia at the age of two. At the age of 16, she left school to become a nurse. Finding this profession to be less than glamourous she decided to leave Australia and become a journalist in England. She later met and married a French industrialist and was living in Marseilles when the second world war broke out. After the war broke out Nancy vowed to do whatever she could to help the allied forces and the French resistance. Nancy was forced to leave her home, her husband and flee to England where she began training with the British Special Operations Executive (S.O.E). Nancy's efforts during the war were nothing short of heroic and we at Friday Night Wine Fight salute her.Bianca ends the show with some fictional secret identities from DC comic books with Robin and Wonder Girl. She then goes into films where the characters use secret identities for a number of reasons. Either they are an actor trying to hide who they are or they're in a secret club that they can't talk about. They may even be a criminal on the run. One thing is for sure, Bianca had done her homework and had quite the list for us.  We say it every week however, we really want to hear from our listeners. If you have a topic you want us to take aim at, please hit us up at the links below:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrOr email us at - fridaynightwinefight@gmail.comHead on over to the blog: https://fridaynightwinefight.blogspot.com/ for accompanying content.Episode edited by SarahTheme music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fnwfpodcast)

Hello legends, this week is full of suspense as Jussy tells the story of Nancy Wake. Nancy was one of the most effective and cunning British agents working in German-occupied France during World War II. The Gestapo called her “The White Mouse” for the way she deftly avoided their traps during World War II.  Our recommendations this week were The Saturday Quiz which can be found at ~ https://www.thesaturdayquiz.com.au ~ sign up and let us know your scores.  The series “Impeachment: American Crime Story” which is the third season of the FX true-crime anthology. Which portrays the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal and is based on the book A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President by Jeffrey Toobin. Chole is also vibing her latest nail polish find called “Miss Frankie” https://www.missfrankie.com.au#NotSponsored.  If you would like to support our independently produced podcast please hit subscribe or follow. And while you're at it tell your friends and family to do the same! If you're feeling particularly generous, a little 5 star rating is always SO appreciated! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nancy Grace Augusta Wake alias The White Mouse wurde am 30. August 1912 in Neuseeland geboren und verstarb am 07. August 2011 in London, Vereinigtes Königreich. Sie war die höchstdekorierteste weibliche Militärangehörige der Alliierten. Sie war brititsche Fluchthelferin während des zweiten Weltkrieges der deutschen Besetzung Frankreichs und war zugleich britische Fluchthelferin und Mitglied der französischen Résistance. Nancy war Spionin & ausgebildet zum "Silent Killer". Nancy verließ als 16. Jährige ihr Elternhaus und als sie von einer Tante Geld geschickt bekam, reiste sie nach London. In den 1930ern arbeitete sie als Journalistin in Paris, später als europäische Korrespondentin für die Hearst-Presse, wodurch sie dann März 1938 in Wien beim Anschluss Österreichs (Eingliederung vom Bundesstaat Österreich in das nationalsozialistische Deutsche Reich durch die Nationalsozialisten) den Einmarsch von Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht erlebte. Bald darauf schmuggelte sie Nachrichten und Lebensmittel für die Résistance ins (bis November 1942) unbesetzte Südfrankreich. Sie schmuggelte auch Flüchtlinge zur spanischen Grenze. Natürlich war die Gestapo ihr dicht auf den Fersen. Durch verschiedene Identitäten gelang es ihr (Spitzname oder Codename Weiße Maus) mehrfach, sich einer Festnahme zu entziehen. Auf sie wurde durch die Gestapo ein Kopfgeld in Höhe von 5 Mio. Francs ausgestellt. Mehr zu ihr in dieser Podcastepisode von Cathrin und Kim.Ihr erreicht Cathrin Jacob und Kim Seidler unter: https://linktr.ee/starkefrauen#podcast  #podcasts #applepodcast #podcasters #podcastaddict #spotifypodcast #googlepodcast #itunespodcast #starkefrauen #frauenunterstützenfrauen #frauen  #powerliftingwomen #femalepowerlifter #bosswoman #femlaebusinessowner #womenceo #womenwholead #womanwithambition #womenwhodo #sheboss #weiblichevorbilder #frauenpower #frauenmacht #biografie #rolemodelPhoto Credit: Australian War Memorial on line catalogue ID Number: P00885.001, 1945 via Wiki Commons Möchtest Du Cathrin oder Kim auf einen Kaffee einladen und dafür die Episoden werbefrei hören? Dann klicke auf den folgenden Link: https://plus.acast.com/s/starke-frauen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week combines 3 things we love: spies, badass broads, and playwright Rachel Bublitz. The latter joins to tell the tale of Nancy Wake: badass lady spy of WWII whose tradecraft heavily featured out-drinking dumb men.More on Rachel: Rachel Bublitz is a playwright known for telling stories about women, and creating exciting new work for young performers. The Z Space premiere of her play “Ripped” received the Will Glickman Award for the best premiere play in the Bay Area. Other plays include a science driven full-length “Burst” (developed at Salt Lake Acting Company, PlayGround, and more), and “The Night Witches” (published with Dramatic Publishing). During the pandemic Rachel tried her hand at a novel, which she’s still developing. Turns out novels have a lot more words than plays.Buy her Play, The Night Witches through Dramatic PublishingCheck out her other work on the New Play Exchange.Follow Rachel on Twitter (@RachelBublitz), Instagram (@PlaywrightBublitz) and/or Facebook (@RachelNBublitz) Our Lovely Guest, Rachel BublitzNancy Wake in UniformWake and Resistance fighters planning next attackNancy & her husband, Henri FioccaNancy, John Alsop (OSS) and Denis Rake (OSS) in a wine cellarSOURCES: The White Mouse: The Autobiography of the Woman the Gestapo Called the White Mouse by Nancy WakeNancy Wake: The gripping true story of the woman who became the Gestapo's most wanted spy by Peter FitzsimmonsMERCH: Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’!SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on Twitter & Instagram SUPPORT: Our network, Arcade Audio, is on Patreon. Support them and gain access to loads of bonus content from Shared History and other Arcade podcasts: patreon.com/arcadeaudio CREDITS:Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal Art: Sarah CruzAbout this podcast:Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by RAYGUN, ECBG Cake Studio & The Banditry Co.

After decades of working in the art world in some of the  most highly regarded  galleries in  Soho, and throughout NYC, Andrew Sarewitz, has started putting pen to paper for his own nonfiction works. Hear excerpts from his deeply personal story "In The First Person" as well as stories of his relationship with his mother.  When it came time to tell his mom something very important,  she was in denial, yet his dad was proactive-something that Andrew didn't see coming.  Was it a mom protecting her son? Looking back, Andrew definitely had regrets . Judith always taught Andrew to 'be in the moment'.   He appreciated and embraced all the years of taking care of his mom, so when the end came, he was absolutely certain that the two had had a very loving relationship one that he still misses every day.You'll also hear more about Andrew's writing career regarding  workshops and  accolades.

Many of us know the stories of World War II heroes. Leaders like Winston Churchill and FDR or soldiers from books and shows like Band of Brothers. Though many might not know the story of the war’s most decorated woman who the Nazis despised so much they had codenamed her the White Mouse because of her inexplicable elusiveness. The Nazis did everything they could to find her and stop the havoc she was wreaking, but they had no idea who they were up against, in every sense of that phrase. So sit back and enjoy the story and the focus of today’s episode, World War II spy, Nancy Wake.

Noah unveils the story of the white mouse.

We are joined once again this week by Gary Girod of The French History Podcast to talk Nancy Wake. We are also joined by our new Body Count co Kara DiDomizio!

This week Jessica and Bethany are joined by Gary Girod of The French History Podcast to talk Nancy Wake, an OG Bad B. Yeah, it’s a multi-part deep dive.

During World War II, a secret weapon was used to outsmart the Nazis over and over again.   This weapon helped allied crewmembers escape occupied France...       The weapon was able to deliver top-secret intel safely, stopping through German checkpoints and slipping through without alarm...       The weapon was also able to execute a female German spy when the male soldiers were unable to.       The secret weapon was not artilery - it was not even a machine... it was a white mouse known as Nancy Wake.   Stories from History's Dust Bin is a 3-volume set of historical short stories. These are the nuggets of gold that had fallen by the wayside… the little known and unusual. Many of these gems were destined to be forever lost until they were collected, dusted off and brought back to life by author Wayne Winterton.   Each podcast episode features one of the over 450 stories featured in Winterton's Award-Winning* series, narrated by the author and his son, William Winterton.   If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us 5 stars and a glowing review on iTunes! And if you don't want to wait a whole week to hear another story from the Dust Bin, consider picking up the books on Amazon (either downloadable or good ol' fashioned ink and paper).   The Entire History's Dust Bin Collection Is Available On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bDrip4       * Winner of the Arizona Book of the Year Award for 2016        

February 29, 1944: I am about to jump out of an aeroplane for the first time … I don’t care that every man is looking at me as though I don’t belong. Besides, I’m hungover. And I think I might throw up … In 1936 intrepid young Australian journalist Nancy Wake is living in Paris after witnessing firsthand the terror of Hitler’s rise in Europe, firing her resolve to fight against the Nazis. When Nancy falls in love with handsome French industrialist Henri Fiocca, no sooner has she become Mrs Fiocca than the Germans invade France and Nancy takes yet another name, a codename – the first of many. As the elusive Lucienne Carlier she smuggles people across borders and earns a new name ‘The White Mouse’ along with a five million franc bounty on her head, courtesy of the Gestapo. Forced to flee France, Nancy is trained by an elite espionage group under the codename Hélène. Finally, with mission in hand, she is airdropped back into France as the deadly Madame Andrée. But the closer to liberation France gets, the more exposed Nancy – and the people she loves – will become. Based on the true story of an extraordinary woman who saved countless lives, Code Name Hélène is a thrilling tale of danger, intrigue, unfaltering courage, remarkable sacrifice – and love. Read by: Barrie Kreinik and Peter Ganim. To buy visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Code-Name-Helene-Based-on-the-thrilling-true-story-of-Nancy-Wake-The-White-Mouse/Ariel-Lawhon/9781760855987

After decades of working in the art world in some of the  most highly regarded  galleries in  Soho, and throughout NYC, Andrew Sarewitz, has started putting pen to paper for his own nonfiction works. Hear excerpts from his deeply personal story "In The First Person" as well as stories of his relationship with his mother.  When it came time to tell his mom something very important,  she was in denial, yet his dad was proactive-something that Andrew didn't see coming.  Was it a mom protecting her son? Looking back, Andrew definitely had regrets . Judith always taught Andrew to 'be in the moment'.   He appreciated and embraced all the years of taking care of his mom, so when the end came, he was absolutely certain that the two had had a very loving relationship one that he still misses every day.You'll also hear more about Andrew's writing career regarding  workshops and  accolades.

Nancy Wake was a WWII spy, but was a lot more like Rambo than James Bond. The Great Courses Plus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthepeople/support

During WWII, Nancy Wake used her wit and charm as a spy against Nazi Germany and soon become the Gestapo's most wanted with a 5 million Franc bounty put on her head. The Nazi's nicknamed Nancy, "The White Mouse" because she always seemed to slip out of their fingers. Come join us and a special guest on this episode of People Time as we dive into the life of Nancy wake!   #Podcast #PeopleTime #NancyWake #spy #Biography #WWII 

Woman. Wife. Smuggler. Spy . . . A thrilling and heart-wrenching novel inspired by the astonishing real life story of Nancy Wake. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring's MY NAME IS EVA, Kate Quinn's THE ALICE NETWORK and Imogen Kealey's LIBERATION, soon to be a blockbuster movie. In 1936, foreign correspondent, Nancy Wake, witnesses first-hand the terror of Hitler's rise in Europe. No sooner has Nancy met, fallen in love with and agreed to marry French industrialist Henri Fiocca, than the Germans invade France and force her to take on her first code name of many. The Gestapo call her the White Mouse for her remarkable ability to evade capture when smuggling Allied soldiers across borders. She becomes Hélène when she leaves France to train in espionage with an elite special forces group in London. Then, when she returns to France, she is the deadly Madame Andrée. But the closer Frances gets to liberation, the more exposed Nancy - and the people she loves - will become. Inspired by true wartime events, Code Name Hélène is a gripping and moving story of extraordinary courage, unfaltering resolve, remarkable sacrifice - and enduring love.

Nancy Wake was beautiful, smart Australian woman living in France, and at first glance, she looked like a housewife, and no one would have suspected that she was actually a secret agent for the SOE. During World War II, she was given the nickname of “The White Mouse”, because she continued to escape from the Nazis’ grasp. After becoming an expert in espionage, she was put on the Gestapo’s Most Wanted List, and had a 5-million-franc bounty on her head. This is the incredible story of Nancy Wake, The White Mouse.

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With her new nickname comes new danger and the White Mouse is forced into hiding. Meanwhile, we get 2020 off to a fairly ramshackle start but our enthusiasm remains intact!

This week we take a look at Nancy Wake, the elusive White Mouse, and Hannah Snell, Female Fighter during Britain's Colonial years.

Andrew and Rachael talk about two Paris based resistance fighters, Josephine Baker, the Black Venus, and Nancy Wake, the White Mouse, in an action packed episode. This episode contains a content warning for racism and child abuse.

This week's episode is back to our normal broadcasting. Dani and Amanda cover the White Mouse, Nancy Wake. Nancy topped the Gestapo’s most wanted list and was one of the Allies' most decorated servicewomen. Join as we learn how she garnered those honors. For those interested in delving into Nancy's life a little more, you can watch the documentary at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNXKovYM15A This week's challenge: VOTE! And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Instagram: @oysdpodcast  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.    

In 1928 Nancy Wake ran away from her Australian home and into an unlikely destiny: She became a dynamo in the French resistance, helping more than a thousand people to flee the Germans and then organizing partisans to fight them directly. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the White Mouse, one of the bravest heroes of World War II. We'll also marvel at mailmen and puzzle over an expensive homework assignment. Intro: The town of Agloe, New York, was invented by a pair of mapmakers. F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise contains two hidden poems. Sources for our feature on Nancy Wake: Peter FitzSimons, Nancy Wake, 2001. Nancy Wake, The White Mouse, 1985. Russell Braddon, The White Mouse, 1956. "Dispatches," World War II 26:4 (November/December 2011), 16. "History in the Media," History Today 55:4 (April 2005), 9. "Sound Off," Leatherneck 85:6 (June 2002), 2. Adam Bernstein, "Nancy Wake, 'White Mouse' of World War II, Dies at 98," Washington Post, Aug. 9, 2011. Paul Vitello, "Nancy Wake, Proud Spy and Nazi Foe, Dies at 98," New York Times, Aug. 13, 2011. "Obituary: Nancy Wake," Economist 400:8746 (Aug. 13, 2011), 82. Chris Brice, "The Mouse That Roared," [Adelaide] Advertiser, June 2, 2001. Bruce Wilson, "Forever in Her Debt," [Brisbane] Courier-Mail, Feb. 15, 2003, 34. "War Heroine Nancy Wake Dies," ABC Premium News, Aug. 8, 2011. "Prince Helps Pauper Heroine," [Adelaide] Advertiser, Feb. 11, 2003, 22. "Australian 'White Mouse' Was a Guerrilla to Nazis Selling Her War Medals Did Not Endear Her to Countrymen, Though," Christian Science Monitor, June 8, 1994. Sandra Laville, "Penniless Resistance Hero Stays On ... and On ... at Hotel," Vancouver Sun, Feb. 11, 2003, A16. Red Harrison, "All Guts and Garters," Weekend Australian, June 9, 2001. Lydia Clifford, "Secrets and White Lies," Daily Telegraph, June 1, 2001, 117. Bruce Wilson, "Penniless Wake Is Also Priceless," Daily Telegraph, Feb. 14, 2003, 23. Nate Rawlings, "Nancy Wake," Time 178:8 (Aug. 29, 2011), 20. Roderick Bailey, "Wake, Nancy Grace Augusta," Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Jan. 8, 2015. Listener mail: A 1797 George III Cartwheel penny, a handgun, and a selection of pottery and pipes found on the Thames foreshore. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle's "Police Reports." The neural net that Dave Lawrence fed them through. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Simone Hilliard, who sent this corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

The L'inconnue de la Seine, the most kissed face in the world. Nancy Wake, who the German Gestapo knew as the spy called "White Mouse". Henrietta Lacks, who will serve mankind for all of time. And Sadie the Goat, who had the simple dream of robbing everyone. Some women save the world from behind enemy lines. Some women save the world from beyond the grave. This week's topic, "Women". #AWomansPlaceIsInTheResistance

Nancy Wake was born in New Zealand, grew up in Australia and became one of the people wanted by the Germans in France during World War 2. They called her the White Mouse and she was forced to flee to England, only one step ahead of the Nazis! After training as a saboteur, she returned to France to join the French resistance as a fighting force. This is her amazing tale. Show notes and links: * UFO Spotted During the Supermoon? : News : Nature World News (natureworldnews.com) * Nancy Wake- Codename ‘The White Mouse'(1987) Part 1 of 6 (youtube.com) * Tribute to Nancy Wake – YouTube (youtube.com) * Nancy Wake @ moreorless.net.au (moreorless.net.au) * Nancy Wake, Proud Spy and Nazi Foe, Dies at 98 (nytimes.com) * Special Operations Executive – Wikipedia (wikipedia.org) * Ian Garrow – Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)

Benoit Provost - The Stafford Hotel What’s a Frenchman doing overseeing the most American Bar in London? Benoit Prevost has been making Manhattans for 23 years at The Stafford Hotel.  He reveals what’s kept him here all this time. On today’s program, I sit down with Benoit Provost, the Frenchman who heads up the most American of Bars in London. Ben invited me for drinks over lunch and talked me through his journey from the Loire Valley to the Stafford - his home for 23 years. If you haven’t been to the American Bar, you are in for a real treat. Order the White Mouse and toast to one of the great heroes of World War Two.  Don’t forget also to toast to the man who brought you that drink, Benoit Provost. On the next Lush Life podcast, Alessandro Palazzi, the guardian of the myth of the Martini at Duke’s Hotel London, Ian Fleming’s second home, joins me here. Thanks for listening to Lush Life. For more information and links to everything you heard about plus a bit more, please visit ALushLifeManual.com. Follow me on Twitter at @ALushLifeManual.  My theme music is by Steven Shapiro and used with permission. Always remember the wise words of Oscar Wilde, “All things in moderation, including moderation” and never drink and drive (ok, I said that last part.)

Kelly Sue DeConnick is back! Just in time for the release of the first Bitch Planet arc in graphic novel form, from Image Oct 7th. We review the first arc with a nod toward the upcoming 6th issue .SPOILER WARNING from 31:33-35:45 Bitch planet spoiler stuff  during these few minutes if you haven't read the first 5 issues.We also talk about the return of Pretty Deadly this November with artist Emma Rios, and have a frank discussion about diversity in comics. In the interview Kelly Sue mentioned an exceptional British WW2 spy Nancy Wake. As it says in the start of her Wasington Post Obit. "The Gestapo called her “The White Mouse” for the way she deftly avoided their traps." Read her incredible story here

Kelly Sue DeConnick is back! Just in time for the release of the first Bitch Planet arc in graphic novel form, from Image Oct 7th. We review the first arc with a nod toward the upcoming 6th issue .SPOILER WARNING from 31:33-35:45 Bitch planet spoiler stuff  during these few minutes if you haven't read the first 5 issues.We also talk about the return of Pretty Deadly this November with artist Emma Rios, and have a frank discussion about diversity in comics. In the interview Kelly Sue mentioned an exceptional British WW2 spy Nancy Wake. As it says in the start of her Wasington Post Obit. "The Gestapo called her “The White Mouse” for the way she deftly avoided their traps." Read her incredible story here

One day seven blind mice were surprised to find a strange Something by their pond. "What is it?" they cried, and they all ran home. On Monday, Red Mouse went first to find out. "It's a pillar," he said. No one believed him. On Tuesday, Green Mouse set out. He was the second to go. "It's a snake," he said. "No," said Yellow Mouse on Wednesday. "It's a spear." He was the third in turn. The fourth was Purple Mouse. He went on Thursday. "It's great cliff," he said. Orange Mouse went on Friday, the fifth to go. "It's a fan!" he cried. "I felt it move." The sixth to go was Blue Mouse. He went on Saturday and said, "It's nothing but a rope." But the others didn't agree. They began to argue. "A snake!" "A rope!" "A fan!" "A cliff!" Until on Sunday, White Mouse, the seventh mouse, went to the pond. When she came upon the Something, she ran up one side, and she ran down the other. She ran across the top and from end to end. "Ah," said White Mouse. "Now, I see. The Something is as sturdy as a pillar, supple as a snake, wide as a cliff, sharp as a spear, breezy as a fan, stringy as a rope, but altogether the Something is... an elephant!" And when the other mice ran up one side and down the other, across the Something from end to end, they agreed. Now they saw, too. The Mouse Moral: Knowing in part may make a fine tale, but wisdom comes from seeing the whole.

​She parachuted out airplanes, bicycled 500 km. through opposition-held territory, and killed Nazis using just her bare hands! But, what led this spunky, teenage run-away to become an “Inglorious Bastards”-style Nazi killer? Check-out, Nancy Wake, “The White Mouse,” to find out.For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com

​She parachuted out airplanes, bicycled 500 km. through opposition-held territory, and killed Nazis using just her bare hands! But, what led this spunky, teenage run-away to become an “Inglorious Bastards”-style Nazi killer? Check-out, Nancy Wake, “The White Mouse,” to find out.For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com

One day seven blind mice were surprised to find a strange something by their pond. ”What is it?”they cried ,and they all ran home. On Monday, Red Mouse went first to find out. “It’s a pillar, “he said.No one believed him. On Tuesday, Green Mouse set out. He was the second to go. “It’s a snake, “he said. “No, “said Yellow Mouse on Wednesday. “It’s a spear.”He was the third in turn. The fourth was Purple Mouse. He went on Thursday. It’s a great cliff, “he said. Orange Mouse went on Friday, the fifth to go. “It’s a Fan！”he cried.”” I felt it move.” The sixth to go was Blue Mouse. He went on Saturday and said, “It’s nothing but a rope.” But the others didn’t agree. They began to argue. “A snake！” “A rope！” “A fan！” “A cliff！” Until on Sunday, White Mouse, the seventh mouse, went to the pond. When she came upon the something, she ran up one side, and she ran down the other. She ran across the top and from end to end. “Ah,”said White Mouse. ”Now, I see. The something is as sturdy as a pillar, supple as a snake, wide as a cliff, sharp as a spear, breeze as a fan, stringy as a rope, but altogether the Something is…an elephant.” And when the other mice ran up one side and down the other,across the Something from end to end, they agreed. Now they saw, too. The Mouse Moral: Knowing in part may make a fine tale, but wisdom comes from seeing the whole. The end