The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
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Women of the Wild West, Revisited
2 maart 2021 · 1 uur 38 min
Calamity Jane, Belle Starr, and Annie Chambers were contemporaries of our previous subjects, the Harvey Girls and Fred Harvey, but they led very...very different lives. We've combined three stories from our archives into one Women of the Wild West episode. Lees meer
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The Harvey Girls
24 februari 2021 · 2 uur 5 min
The Harvey Girls were not "just waitresses," they were adventuring, trailblazing, refined young women who helped settle the American West. And the story of these brave and hardworking women can't be told without discussing the man behind them: Fred Harvey. Lees meer
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Ella Fitzgerald, Revisited (and a request)
2 februari 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
From a rough start on the streets of Harlem, to the Apollo stage, smokey clubs, years on the road and in recording studios Ella led the world through the trends and wild ride that was the musical scene during most of the last century. Lees meer
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10th Birthday Love Letter
19 januari 2021 · 51 min
Ten years ago, we met (literally MET!) to record our first episode. It's been a journey, and we thought as a milestone birthday celebration, we would ask listeners what The History Chicks have meant to you. Thank you so very much for the years of friendship. (sings) AND MANY MORE..... Lees meer
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Shirley Temple Black
8 januari 2021 · 2 uur 24 min
Once upon a time, there was a little moppet whose grit and optimism on screen gave the world the courage to endure the Great Depression. But time and fashion are fickle mistresses, and Shirley Temple had to reinvent herself as a star performer - in the world of diplomacy. Lees meer
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Mrs. Claus, Revisited
24 december 2020 · 13 min
Let's shine the spotlight on Mrs. Claus, she's not the one-dimensional support character most imagine, a revisit from 2014. Lees meer
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Charlotte Brontë, Revisted
8 december 2020 · 2 uur 4 min
Charlotte didn't let her circumstances and the discouragement of others stand in the way of her goal of becoming a published author; she got knocked down over and over before she was able to present the world with one of the most beloved heroines in literary history. Along the way, we have a chance to talk about the lives of her literary sisters: Emily and Anne. Lees meer
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Pocahontas, Revisited
23 november 2020 · 1 uur 14 min
Pocahontas did save lives... just not the way (or the one) that you've been taught. We revisit this 2017 episode to learn the real, not Disneyfied, story. Lees meer
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Wonder Woman Part 2
10 november 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
After her creator died, Wonder Woman strayed quite a bit from where she began. She had her wings clipped by the censors in the 1950s, and lost her powers entirely in the 1960s. It took Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine, and the 1970s to bring Wonder Woman back to her feminist roots. Lees meer
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Wonder Woman Part 1
31 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 26 min
She was forged in the fires of the suffragist movement, and beneath her abbreviated costume beats the heart of a lion. Fighting for truth, equality, and justice, "By the Spear of Athena and the Thunderbolts of Jove!" - it's Wonder Woman! Lees meer
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Belva Lockwood and Shirley Chisholm, Revisited
13 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 17 min
We finish up our two-part series on women who ran for the US presidency in days gone by. Belva Lockwood ran in 1884 and 1888, and Shirley Chisholm threw her hat into the POTUS ring in the 1972 election. Neither candidate won the office, but they were both victorious at shattering glass ceilings to make room for women to come. Remastered from 2016. Lees meer
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Victoria Woodhull, Revisited
28 september 2020 · 2 uur 3 min
Here in the US, voting for the 2020 Presidential election has begun 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, 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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Q and A Number 3
15 september 2020 · 1 uur 27 min
Once upon a time in the dark ages of podcasting, two friends set out on a quest to bring the stories of historical women to your ears. In this episode, we have some speculative history, a few predictions about the future, and a peek behind the curtain in this, our tenth year! Thanks for listening! Lees meer
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Empress Sisi of Austria Part 2
3 september 2020 · 1 uur 56 min
In part 2 of our coverage, Empress Sisi helps to change the political climate in Hungary, experiences great personal tragedy, comes a little bit loose at the seams... and gained headlines with an ending that shook the world. Lees meer
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Empress Sisi of Austria Part 1
18 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 28 min
Sisi was a shy young noblewoman who was plucked from obscurity and shoved onto the world stage with very little warning. She found the limelight a difficult place in which to live, but her beauty and her genuine concern for the common people earned her the status of a reluctant icon. Sisi's ultimate death shocked the whole world. Lees meer
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Marie Curie, Double Episode Revisit
4 augustus 2020 · 2 uur 48 min
If Amazon Prime's movie Radioactive has you curious about Marie's REAL story, we joined our two episodes of her, broke them into chapters, and created this one mega-Marie deep dive into her life Lees meer
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Lady Bird Johnson
22 juli 2020 · 1 uur 36 min
Lady Bird Johnson was First Lady during a turbulent time in the US. While her methods and voice may not have been the loudest, she touched many lives, changed many hearts, and left a beautiful legacy. Lees meer
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The Statue of Liberty, Revisited
7 juli 2020 · 1 uur 52 min
From her birth at a French dinner table to her place in the hearts of people all over the world, we revisit our 2018 coverage of the life of this American icon. Lees meer
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Aunt Jemima
26 juni 2020 · 55 min
In 1889, Aunt Jemima crossed from the footlights to the grocery store, where she's been a fixture for 131 years. On the eve of her departure, we give you the dark history of this American icon - and the stories of a few women who made her come alive. Lees meer
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Fannie Lou Hamer
15 juni 2020 · 1 uur 57 min
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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Catherine the Great, Part Two *An entirely true story
9 juni 2020 · 1 uur 46 min
If you're watching Hulu's, The Great, and wondering what parts are the "occasionally true," we finish the real Catherine's story in this, the second of two episodes. Lees meer
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Catherine the Great *An entirely true story
26 mei 2020 · 1 uur 11 min
Have you watched Hulu's series, The Great, and wondered what parts were true? Here is a revisit to part one of our coverage of the very true life of Catherine the Great, a German princess who became the Empress of Russia. Lees meer
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Zephyr Wright
14 mei 2020 · 1 uur 35 min
Zephyr Wright's spicy Pedernales River Chili made her one of the most famous cooks in America... and her peppery relationship with President Lyndon B. Johnson made her a notable figure in the struggle for Civil Rights. Lees meer
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Chicks Check-in
29 april 2020 · 9 min
A quick check-in, a catch-up...just a little chat. Lees meer
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Margaret "Molly" Brown and the Titanic, Revisited
12 april 2020 · 1 uur 45 min
We thought we could all use an example of a woman who faced an unexpected disaster of titanic proportions and not only survived, but used her brains, bravery, and wits to help others also survive in the process. Join us as we revisit our 2012 coverage of Margaret "Molly" Brown, and our own Field Trip to visit the Titanic (sort of) on the 108th anniversary of the maritime disaster...but, it's a story of inspiration.
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Typhoid Mary Mallon
1 april 2020 · 1 uur 22 min
There are quite a few parallels between Mary Mallon's story (a series of typhoid outbreaks) and our present day pandemic, and so there are things we can learn from it (not the least of which is wash your dang hands!)
But was Mary a villain?
Or simply a victim of circumstances?
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Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam CJ Walker
17 maart 2020 · 1 uur 51 min
Much has been made of hair-care mogul Madam CJ Walker, but before the Walker empire existed, there was her mentor Annie Turnbo Malone, whose innovation, drive, and concern for her fellow humans have been overshadowed by her more flamboyant protegée. We're going to tell you both of their stories today.
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Isadora Duncan
3 maart 2020 · 1 uur 21 min
Isadora was the purest of unconventional free spirits and one of history's most unique dance innovators. Many people only know how she died, but how she lived is a much more inspiring and fascinating story.
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Mary Church Terrell Part 2
18 februari 2020 · 1 uur 33 min
In this second installment in the life of Mary Church Terrell, the stage is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the gloves are off! Mary makes societal change happen with persistence, a propensity for making influential connections... and sheer nerve. Lees meer
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Ida B. Wells Revisited, Not Mary Church Terrell Part 2
3 februari 2020 · 1 uur 13 min
Life got in the way of getting Mary Church Terrell Part Two out this week, we will post that episode as soon as possible, but Mary and Ida crossed paths several times so we thought a refresher of her life was in order. Lees meer
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Mary Church Terrell (part 1)
22 januari 2020 · 1 uur 17 min
Mary Terrell was one of the first African American Women to graduate from college, and rose to prominence during the battles for universal suffrage and civil rights.
With fiery speeches and a push in the back, she demanded that we all to go forth and do some good. We have a responsibility to lift each other up as we climb, she said, in order to make the world a better place for all. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Maria Montessori
9 januari 2020 · 1 uur 57 min
Maria Montessori revolutionized education during the early 20th century with her approach to child-led learning, and was convinced that the children of the world were the key to peace on earth. Lees meer
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Mrs Claus - A Biography
25 december 2019 · 12 min
Surprise! Our Traditional Bonus episode about the origins of Mrs. Claus, here for your listening pleasure on Christmas morning.
Preview it before you share with the North Pole true believers in your life - and have a great holiday! Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Louisa May Alcott Revisited
24 december 2019 · 2 uur 6 min
Just how biographical *is* Little Women? You'll see the echoes of Louisa May Alcott's real life within her most famous work after hearing this episode. Lees meer
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Rosa Parks Revisted
9 december 2019 · 51 min
Thanks to a couple of recent news stories about Rosa, we're heading back to 2012 and revisiting the life of this civil rights activist and icon. Lees meer
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Wilma Mankiller
26 november 2019 · 1 uur 36 min
Wilma Mankiller overcame obstacles in her life by being "of good mind," a Cherokee principle that guided her through her life of activism, community service, and her election as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Lees meer
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Guest Episode: The Recappery, The Crown S3 E1
18 november 2019 · 1 uur 37 min
We have a second podcast, The Recappery, making a guest appearance to recap Netflix's The Crown, Season 3, Episode 1. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to The Recappery on your favorite podcatcher. Lees meer
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Pocahontas, Revisited
12 november 2019 · 1 uur 13 min
It's National Native American Heritage Month, a perfect time to recast our episode on the real story of Pocahontas. Lees meer
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Sarah Winchester and the Mystery House
29 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 17 min
The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued us 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.
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Florence Nightingale
18 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 53 min
Florence Nightingale was forced to hide her light under a bushel until her thirties, when she broke free in spectacular fashion to become the world's beloved Lady With The Lamp - as well as a master statistician and the founder of modern nursing. Lees meer
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Mary Seacole
1 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 46 min
Mary Seacole didn't let the open ocean stop her, nor fire, war, discrimination or bureaucracy. She made *several* places for herself in a world that tried to shut her down, building a business while caring for thousands of soldiers with herbs, a hand on their foreheads, and a full heart.
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Louise Brooks
17 september 2019 · 2 uur 23 min
Louise Brooks made bridge-burning her hobby; as a result, this almost-forgotten star of stage and screen has only recently begun to shine again.
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Gilded Age Servants and Heiresses, Revisited
2 september 2019 · 1 uur 26 min
We double time travel back to the Gilded Age and The House of Wood, 2011, for this combined revisit to look at the lives of servants and heiresses who shared a roof but whose lives were very, very different.
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Isabella of Castile Part 2
20 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 5 min
We wrap up the story of Isabella of Castile with a few more of her long-lasting legacies (including supercharging the role of the queen in the game of chess) and the dispersal of her own pawns on the marital chessboard of Europe.
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Isabella of Castile Part 1
6 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 10 min
Never before have we covered a woman with such far reaching influence. This determined woman began by pulling off a coup, then branched out into such far reaching endeavors as the Spanish Inquisition, the settlement of the Americas, and transforming the queen (in chess and in life) into the most powerful piece on the board.
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Seven Women Revisited
23 juli 2019 · 1 uur 14 min
We revisit the lives of seven women with amazing stories including Hedy Lamarr and Judy Garland
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Joan of Arc
9 juli 2019 · 1 uur 24 min
Joan of Arc, Jeannette, Jean, The Maid, La Pucelle, Hero, Heretic, Visionary, Lunatic…that’s a lot of names and titles for a teenage girl who is remembered for events from only a short period of her life. Lees meer
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Elizebeth Friedman
1 juli 2019 · 1 uur 22 min
"America's first female cryptanalyst" only hints at the contributions of this codebreaking war hero. Lees meer
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Charlotte Brontë
18 juni 2019 · 2 uur 1 min
Charlotte Brontë didn't let her circumstances and the discouragement of others stand in the way of her goal of becoming a published author; she got knocked down over and over before she was able to present the world with one of the most beloved heroines in literary history. Lees meer
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Live from PodX!
3 juni 2019 · 34 min
During the PodX Podcast Convention this month, we did a live show in which we explained the ways that the women of the past taught us valuable lessons about our craft... and about ourselves. Lees meer
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