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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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