Evelyn Cheesman, Hidden Hero of History

A tale that leads to an extinct volcano’s summit! Evelyn Cheesman’s deep love of the natural world led her to becoming the first woman curator at the London Zoo and leading entomologist for the Natural History Museum. From 1923 to 1953, she traveled to remote locations on solo-expeditions (unheard of for a woman at the time) where she observed, collected and catalogued previously undiscovered insects, reptiles, amphibians, and plants—over 70,000 of them! Scientists are still identifying new species from the specimens she discovered over 40 years ago.Episode webpage:  https://jonincharacter.com/evelyn-cheesman/ Dorktales Storytime Podcast website: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/OUR PODCAST FRIEND: We want to let you know about our pod friend “Girl Tales,” a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won’t find those here. The girls in their stories take control of their own destinies, turning favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts and go to girltalespodcast.com to find out more! CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Molly Murphy, and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and audio production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings. Support the showREACH OUT! Subscribe to @dorktalesstorytime on YouTube Write to us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Newsletter/Free Resources: https://bit.ly/dorktalesplus-signup One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Original Music Available on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!