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History's "worst" nun - Theresa A. Yugar

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Juana Ramírez de Asbaje sat before a panel of prestigious theologians, jurists, and mathematicians. They had been invited to test Juana’s knowledge with the most difficult questions they could muster. But she successfully answered every challenge, from complicated equations to philosophical queries. Who was this impressive woman? Theresa Yugar details the life of the Mexican poet and scholar.

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Meet The Creators

Director
WOW-HOW Studio
Educator
Theresa Yugar
Narrator
Christina Greer
Designer
Sasha Dudka
Storyboard Artist
Sasha Dudka
Character Designer
Sasha Dudka
Senior Animator
Sasha Dudka
Illustrator
Sasha Dudka
Layout Artist
Kateryna Evseieva
Animator
Kseniia Meleschuk, Anastasiia Novikova
Art Director
Marianna Murashko
Producer
Daria Kachan , Tatiana Koroleva

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