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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: The Extraordinary Life of Josephine Baker
Description: The woman the world would know as Josephine Baker was born into abject poverty in 1906 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Despite her humble background and numerous obstacles in her way, she became one of the most significant entertainers of the first half of the 20th century. However, the way she found success was unlike any of her contemporaries. She later used her fame and celebrity as a highly effective spy during the Second World War. Learn more about the incredible life of Josephine Baker on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.<...