The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
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Josephine Bonaparte and Eugénie Bonaparte
22 januari 2025 · 2 uur 14 min
Josephine and Eugénie, related by marriage, and separated by only a generation, both rose from relative obscurity to become the Empress of France during tumultuous times. The paths of these very different women never crossed, but they both were stars in their own time and left their unique marks on history. Lees meer
Please join us on our Field Trip to Italy, October 2-11, 2025. Registration is now open at Like Minds Travel. We hope to see you there!
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Fannie Lou Hamer, 2025
20 januari 2025 · 2 uur 1 min
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we are again shining the spotlight on the remarkable life of Fannie Lou Hamer. As a small child, her hard labor was key to her family’s survival. She grew up to become a fiery civil rights activist who would not be silenced by intimidation, violence, or the personal wishes of the President of the United States himself. Lees meer
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Charity Adams Earley
12 januari 2025 · 2 uur 7 min
Charity Adams Earley was the first, and highest ranking, African-American officer in the Women's Army Corps. During WW2, she led the 6888th - The Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was sent to Europe to make sure that years of backlogged letters and packages were delivered at last to the waiting soldiers. Her work showed the importance of diversity, teamwork, and strong leadership in overcoming barriers of race and gender. Lees meer
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Mrs, Claus, 2024
23 december 2024 · 17 min
This story of Christmas' unsung hero has been our holiday tradition since 2014! We change bits of it every year, so no two years are exactly the same! If you have little ears with you, you may want to preview it so no secrets are spoiled! Happiest of holidays to you, we'll see you in 2025! Lees meer
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Katharine Graham
12 december 2024 · 2 uur 13 min
Katharine Graham was the head of the Washington Post empire during a turbulent time in American history. After a personal tragedy catapulted her into the public eye (and the eye of the hurricane), she took on the doubters and became the most powerful woman in media history. She was an icon of resilience and determination, as well as embodying the belief that a cantankerous, vibrant, and free press is crucial to the very principles of democracy. Lees meer
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Pocahontas, 2024
26 november 2024 · 1 uur 14 min
It's Thanksgiving and National Native American Heritage Month here in the United States so, this week, we continue our tradition of sharing this episode from 2017. Pocahontas' real story is much different than the romanticized versions of her life! At this time of year, here, when American History is told and retold over turkey and Ubiquitous Green Bean Casserole, we want to do our part to contribute to that conversation (even if we aren't involved in the "Is It Dressing or Stuffing" debate with you all.) Lees meer
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Paris 2024 Travelogue
13 november 2024 · 1 uur 49 min
We took fifty friends with us on our latest women's history tour to the City of Light! From a private nighttime tour of Versailles to a luncheon at Veuve Clicquot, through pastries shaped like apples at A. LaCroix patisserie and an ocean of glorious onion soup, we filled our suitcases with treasures and our hearts with joy.
But perhaps the best souvenirs we all brought home were the lifelong friends we made along the way.
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Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House
30 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
Join us on this Halloween bonus episode as we revisit our 2019 coverage of Sarah Winchester! The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued people for almost a century. Its story has always been a dramatic one, full of ghosts, guns, and desperation - but perhaps there is a simpler explanation buried within the life of Sarah Winchester herself. Lees meer
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New York City Travelogue 2024
23 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 17 min
Join us as we discuss our recent field trip to the city that never sleeps! Fifty friends joined us for a women's history extravaganza (and thirty more dropped by for a celebration on the water)! From the gritty realities of the Tenement Museum to the excesses of America's Gilded Age - the sobering truths of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire to the glittering lights of Broadway, we'll tell you what moved us and surprised us with help from the friends who traveled with us on our whirlwind tour of New York City. Lees meer
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Victoria Woodhull, 2024
9 oktober 2024 · 2 uur 4 min
It's election season here in the US, so we're revisiting the life of the very first woman to run for the American Presidency in 1872. Victoria Woodhull crafted a life for herself from very raw materials when she traveled from an abusive childhood to an aristocratic end and, throughout it all, was a woman ahead of her time. Lees meer
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Gertrude Ederle
27 september 2024 · 2 uur 8 min
They said it couldn't be done; that the deck, and the odds, were stacked against her, but Trudy Ederle listened only to her heart during her record-breaking swim across the English Channel. She was the first woman to accomplish this feat - and her record would hold for another 24 years. Gertrude Ederle made women's history. Lees meer
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Fannie Lou Hamer 2024
11 september 2024 · 2 uur 4 min
We reached back a few years to again shine the spotlight on this remarkable woman. Fannie Lou Hamer began life as a small child whose hard labor was key to her family’s survival. She grew up to become a fiery civil rights activist who would not be silenced by intimidation, violence, or the personal wishes of the President of the United States himself. Lees meer
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Emily Roebling
28 augustus 2024 · 2 uur 9 min
Emily Roebling stepped in to facilitate the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband, its chief engineer, fell victim to a mysterious illness. Though her contributions were kept shadowed at the time, later generations have come to realize how critical she was to the project's completion. Lees meer
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Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 2
7 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 42 min
Maria Theresa was the only woman to rule the Hapsburg dominions in her own right and is considered to have been one of its most successful leaders. Gathering the broken pieces of the empire she inherited, she assembled a brand new country - strategically laying the foundations of cultural reform that changed the course of history. Lees meer
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Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 1
24 juli 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
Destined from her cradle for a seat on the throne, Maria Theresa had to fight both the prejudices of her age AND some of the greatest warriors of the time in order to secure her empire. Lees meer
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Austria Field Trip Travelogue 2024
10 juli 2024 · 1 uur 41 min
Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends as we tell you all about our adventures in Austria! From the glamour of the Habsburgs in Vienna to the musical history of Salzburg and points in between, we'll tell you our stories of history, gastronomy, comedy... and friendship. Lees meer
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The Statue of Liberty 2024
26 juni 2024 · 1 uur 56 min
Today we bring you our traditional Fourth of July holiday coverage of the life and times of the Statue of Liberty, from her conception at a dinner party in France to the symbol of hope she has become for the world.
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Gertrude Bell
12 juni 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
Once upon a time, a daughter of privilege took her enormous intelligence, unfathomable bravery, and an entire set of Wedgwood china into the uncharted parts of the Middle East, making maps, discoveries and friends along the way. Her work helped pave the way for the establishment of the modern country of Iraq. Lees meer
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Georgia O'Keeffe
29 mei 2024 · 2 uur 26 min
Georgia O'Keeffe is known as the mother of Modernism; she created a vast body of work, always finding a novel way to express what she wanted to say through her art. After talking about Mary Cassatt, we were both drawn back to her story and thought you might like to revisit her, too. From 2018 Lees meer
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Mary Cassatt
15 mei 2024 · 2 uur 30 min
Mary Cassatt had always been an independent thinker. But once she became a member of the radical group of artists known as the Impressionists, she sidestepped expectations of gender (and the traditional rules of artistic expression) and forged a singular style that was all her own. Lees meer
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Clara Bow 2024
24 april 2024 · 1 uur 26 min
A young woman named Taylor Swift, who we admire greatly, has just released an album that includes a track called "Clara Bow". We thought we would reach back into the archives and bring you the story of Clara Bow, who was the world's first "it" girl, and her journey through the perilous world of fame. Lees meer
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Babe Didrickson Zaharias
10 april 2024 · 2 uur 11 min
Babe's colorful personality, drive, and athleticism made her a role model for girls and women across the globe as an Olympian and a multi-sport professional athlete. We've spoken so often about her lately that we thought it might be time for a refresher on her story!
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Althea Gibson Part 2
27 maart 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
After decades of struggle against obstacles and expectations that would defeat most of us, Althea Gibson achieved international success in the world of tennis; breaking the color barrier at Wimbledon and opening the game to future generations of players. She built many bridges and fought the good fight in many fields of endeavor - we only wish that her admirers had made sure that Althea realized during her lifetime what an impact she had made on the world. Lees meer
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Jessie Tarbox Beals
13 maart 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
According to Jessie Tarbox Beals - the first female photojournalist in the world - the key to success is mostly HUSTLE. In her case, it looked like this: arrive in a new town, set up a darkroom, canvas the populace, ingratiate yourself, SNAP SNAP SNAP, develop, print, deliver, catch the train as it's pulling out of the station...
Be in the right place at the right time.
Make your own opportunities.
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Althea Gibson Part 1
28 februari 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
There are quite a few lines on a tennis court; sideline, baseline, service line - all of which have their functions. But beginning in 1950, a powerful and charismatic African American athlete named Althea Gibson began to smash tennis' color lines, one after another. Althea Gibson broke new ground and changed the world's perception of what was possible in the world of sports. Lees meer
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Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann
14 februari 2024 · 1 uur 41 min
Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann were talented and musically gifted women. They were both child prodigies and both dazzled audiences across Europe. While they were (and still are) often put in the shadow of a talented male relative, one woman quietly stepped out of the spotlight while the other fought to stay. Lees meer
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 2
25 januari 2024 · 2 uur 33 min
Alice Roosevelt Longworth was once the most famous woman in the world. She graduated from youthful frivolity into the deadly serious role of behind-the-scenes political engine and policy influencer; always the center of the action and (sometimes grudging) admiration wherever she went. Lees meer
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 1
10 januari 2024 · 1 uur 17 min
President Theodore Roosevelt had many challenges during his career… corruption in the
New York police force, the creation of the Panama Canal , the Spanish American war, protecting the Grand Canyon and other national monuments, and groundbreaking anti-trust legislation
But the greatest challenge he faced was a volcano in a blue dress, his eldest daughter - flouter of convention, spicy of demeanor, and perhaps the world’s first media superstar…who admirers across the world came to call America’s “Princess Alice.” Lees meerJoin us on our Field Trip to Austria in June of '24! Only a few spots left, for information and to sign up visit Like Minds Travel
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Mrs. Claus, 2023
22 december 2023 · 16 min
Mrs. Claus has a history as colorful as her husband's so we spotlight it in our annual visit to her life! Originally, this episode is from 2014, but it's sort of a time-capsule episode: we've added things over the years, including this year, so if you hear Jingle Bells, there's still more to come! Lees meer
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La Malinche
12 december 2023 · 1 uur 40 min
As a child, La Malinche was sold into slavery by her own family. Through a series of curious circumstances, she began working as a translator and cultural interpreter for Hernán Cortés, and became one of the most famous (or infamous) characters in the story of Spain's conquest of Mexico. Lees meer
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France Field Trip Travelogue, 2023
28 november 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends, as we all tell you about our adventures in France! From the glitter of Paris to the Champagne country caves, we share all the highlights of our trip. There's also a very special announcement at the beginning that we're pretty excited about! Lees meer
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Pocahontas
22 november 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
As is our annual tradition for both National American Indian Heritage Month and Thanksgiving, we present you with a bonus episode this month, our 2017 coverage of Pocahontas. She did save lives, but her story is far from the fairy tale often presented. Lees meer
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Frances Glessner Lee
14 november 2023 · 1 uur 48 min
Frances Glessner Lee was the mother of modern forensic medicine; as an heiress and socialite, she might have been expected by her peers to live a staid, placid life. Her immersion into the gory and sometimes alarming world of post-mortem medical work led to remarkable scientific advancement in the field. Working on the famous "Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death" - realistic miniature dioramas of crime scenes for training purposes - made her a household name, but her diligence in outreach and research made her irreplaceable. Lees meer
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London Tour Travelogue 2023
3 november 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
The History Chicks met fifty listeners in London for the trip of a lifetime! From the coziness of Jane Austen's house to the grandeur of Westminster Abbey, we left no stone unturned in this magical city. We wanted you to hear from the chicks and roosters that accompanied us on our journey... and so we invited them to help make this episode. You'll hear tales of art, theater, adventure, and (of course) history - but perhaps the greatest experiences for the 50 people on this journey were the lifelong friendships we made along the way.
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Absinthe with The Gilded Gentleman (and Roosters!)
3 oktober 2023 · 53 min
While we're on a Field Trip, we turned the show over to the Roosters this week with a Veuve Clicquot adjacent subject: The History of Absinthe with The Gilded Gentleman, Carl Raymond. Keep an ear out for cameos from Bowery Boy Greg Young, and Chris Graham Beckett's husband.
Carl talks with Don Spiro, creator of New York's Green Fairy Society to tell the truth, and bust the myths, surrounding this historic beverage. For show notes on this episode, visit The Bowery Boys New York History. Thank you, Carl, Don, Greg, and Chris!
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Veuve Cliquot
14 september 2023 · 1 uur 46 min
Barbe-Nicole Clicquot built a luxury empire amid the turbulent politics of post-Revolution France. After years of battling everything from Napoleon to Mother Nature herself, she finally rocketed to worldwide fame after one daring escapade, Raise your glasses to the Grande Dame of Champagne!
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Maria Montessori
23 augustus 2023 · 2 uur
We dove into our archives for the story of Maria Montessori who revolutionized education during the early 20th century with her unique approach to child-led learning. Maria was convinced that the children of the world were the key to peace on earth, and her methods and techniques are still used in childhood education today. Lees meer
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Lillian Moller Gilbreth (and an announcement)
9 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 39 min
Lillian Gilbreth should be remembered for any of her life accomplishments: psychologist, industrial engineer, author, inventor, and pioneer in the field of industrial psychology. From her collection of degrees to her equal partnership marriage to her work with Presidents and to the trailblazing example she set for us modern mothers...she should be remembered for a lot more than simply, "the mother on Cheaper by the Dozen".
Let's do something about that.
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Barbie and Ruth Handler: A History
20 juli 2023 · 1 uur 36 min
The live-action movie, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig is opening and we're not only buying tickets and wearing our Barbie pink but we're also looking back on our coverage of this iconic figure and the woman who created her: Ruth Handler. Lees meer
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Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sarah Forbes Bonetta
12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 28 min
While we couldn't confirm that Queen Charlotte was a woman of color, we can tell you about two women who were and who lived aristocratic lives in Georgian and Victorian England: Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sarah Forbes Bonetta. There is a Little Ears warning for the beginning of the second half, the story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, for violence and trauma to a child. Those who are sensitive or have little kids in the room should skip or preview and pick up at about the 48:00 minute mark. Lees meer
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The Statue of Liberty 2023
28 juni 2023 · 1 uur 51 min
Today we bring you our traditional holiday coverage of the life and times of the Statue of Liberty; from her conception at a dinner party in France to the symbol of hope she has become for the world.
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Queen Charlotte, Part Two
10 juni 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
As her world turns from cozy to chaotic, we conclude our series on the real life of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain. The truth of her story is even more dramatic than the fictional retelling in the Bridgerton Netflix series! Lees meer
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Queen Charlotte Part 1
2 juni 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
As the Season is now upon us, all the elegant individuals of the ton await news regarding their beloved queen. With scandalous fabrications confusing even the most learned members of our society, we feel that it is our duty to distinguish aspersion and misrepresentations from veracity in the tale of this 18th Century matriarch.
In many regards, we assure you, the fact is as dramatic as the fiction. Yours very truly - The History Chicks
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Washington DC Field Trip Recap
18 mei 2023 · 50 min
Dozens of listeners joined us in our nation's capital for a whirlwind long weekend to visit sites, marvel at objects, learn from experts, and make new friends. Here, in their own voices, are the stories from our DC travelers in an episode we're calling an "audio postcard"!
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Mega-Episode
28 april 2023 · 3 uur 28 min
Only the most iconic of women are known simply by their first name, and Jackie is one of them. Her life was a complicated collage of privilege, challenge, balance, and reinvention. We've combined and remastered our two previous episodes on Jackie for this one mega-episode.
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Ona Judge
19 april 2023 · 1 uur 49 min
Ona Judge defied one of the most revered historical figures in America in order to escape the institution of slavery. Though she spent the rest of her life as a fugitive, she managed to direct her own existence on her own terms; answering to no one, free at last.
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Martha Washington
31 maart 2023 · 2 uur 28 min
Some called her The Mother of the Country, some curtseyed and called her Lady Washington, but no one could doubt that she was uniquely capable to shoulder the responsibilities and rigors of both war and diplomacy. Martha Washington's philosophy of "duty over inclination" became the template for future First Ladies in the newly-formed United States of America.
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Mary McLeod Bethune, Part Two
9 maart 2023 · 2 uur 1 min
By modeling, educating, and encouraging others, Mrs. Bethune spent her life carrying a torch that shed a light on actionable ways to change hearts and minds and build bridges to education and equality for all. Her mission touched lives across the globe, while she cherished those closest to her heart in Daytona, Florida.
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Mary McLeod Bethune Part 1
23 februari 2023 · 1 uur 38 min
Mary McLeod Bethune was born to carry the light for others to follow. Now known as "The First Lady of the Struggle", Mrs. Bethune dedicated her entire life to the causes of education and equality for all. She swept everyone she met, from sharecroppers to the President of the United States, into her vision for a better world. Lees meer
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Queen Nzinga 2023
7 februari 2023 · 57 min
Nzinga was the warrior queen who held back Portuguese colonization in her African kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba, kept many of her people from being captured and traded, offered refuge to anyone who needed it, and used every move at her disposal (including shifting alliances, religions and some pretty gruesome tactics) to rule for almost 40 years of the 17th century.
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