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The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast

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Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.

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79:23

Emily Dickinson Part 1

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2022/01/15

Poet Emily Dickinson has often been painted as a recluse and an oddball by history, though she had a passionate nature and a rich inner life. She wrote some of the most beloved and enduring poetry in the world during her introspective lifetime, but her audience didn't find her until after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:39

Mrs. Claus: A Biography, 2021

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/12/23

Just like her husband, Mrs. Claus makes an appearance every December at the top of your podcast queue when we shine the spotlight on this resilient, hard-working woman who wore many hats throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:27

Tattooed Ladies

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/12/13

During an era in which a woman showing her ankle was seen as transgressive, a group of radical women broke societal norms by using their bodies as canvases for their art, re-popularizing the ancient tradition of tattoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:12

The Music Show #3

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/11/28

We put themed music at the end of each episode - "dessert," if you will. In the spirit of this holiday season, where we give ourselves the joy of eating dessert first, we'd like to highlight the artists whose work has enhanced ours over the past few years . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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105:56

Fannie Farmer

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/11/13

Fannie Farmer was written off by society at an early age due to her disability. She rallied as an adult and parlayed her talent in the kitchen into a spectacular culinary career, becoming a beloved household name in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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83:33

Elizabeth Bathory

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/10/31

Some say she was a vicious killer, others contend that she was merely a victim of the patriarchy, but Countess Elizabeth Bathory is one of the most notorious figures in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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164:08

Happy I Love Lucy Day!

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/10/15

National I Love Lucy Day is October 15th, so join us in celebrating the life of this iconic woman with a supersized episode that combines all of our previous coverage of Lucille Ball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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129:11

Sarah Bernhardt

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/10/01

Sarah Bernhardt began her life in France as the unwanted child of a heartless courtesan. She found her first true home in the theater; and through hard work, sheer luck, shocking eccentricity and her indomitable spirit, she transformed herself into the first A-list international celebrity the world had ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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113:27

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Part 2

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/09/18

The worldwide eradication of smallpox was not Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's only claim to fame; she discarded the life she knew and set out to remake herself, acquiring a reputation for eccentricity, adventures worthy of a modern motion picture, and unwanted literary superstardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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96:59

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Part 1

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/09/06

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu was brought up to believe that it was her face that was her fortune, and her place to be simply decorative. However, her uncommon intelligence, influence among the powerful, and her willingness to accept new ideas about medicine would save lives, help end smallpox, and transform the entire world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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81:17

Typhoid Mary Mallon Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/08/20

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. But was Mary a villain? Or simply a victim of circumstances? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:14

Announcement: Gone fishin'

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/08/04

A summer announcement and a song Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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100:06

Olympias

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/07/23

Olympias is known for being the mother of Alexander the Great and for being Very Fond Of Snakes. She was subject to centuries of slander by the historians who followed her - but in this episode, we right some of the wrongs, give you some context for her actions, and reveal her connection to the Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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114:41

The Statue of Liberty, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/07/02

This year, the Statue of Liberty's Little Sister is coming to the US for a lengthy stay. The 9' reproduction travels first to New York for the Fourth of July, then to Washington for Bastille Day...and the next ten years. We thought that this was a good time to revisit the OG, the icon, the symbol of freedom for millions over the last 135 years: Liberty Enlightening the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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117:41

Marjorie Merriweather Post Part 2

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/06/25

Marjorie Merriweather Post was a natural philanthropist and organizer. Her fortune may have come to her by chance, and she is perhaps most famous for her outward signs of wealth, but she was no mere society butterfly. Rather than her extensive collection of jewels and artifacts, her true legacy is the multitude of people she was able to help with grace, dignity, and her natural capability for genuine friendship. She was a monarch with a common touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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77:34

Marjorie Merriweather Post Part 1

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/06/11

Marjorie Post was not *born* with a silver spoon in her mouth, but breakfast cereal sure provided her with one before her tenth birthday! She parlayed her father's company into a major food conglomerate, and lived like royalty as the Duchess of Washington DC and the Queen of Palm Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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82:50

Loïe Fuller

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/05/25

She was many things: an actress, a dancer, a chemist, an artist, and a pioneer in stage lighting and choreography. She was inquisitive and energetic, full of creativity and drive. She was always looking for ways to help her friends and was the belle of Paris and the Art Nouveau movement...but she is best referred to as La Loïe, THE Loïe, one of a kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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110:57

Mary Seacole, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/05/10

For International Nurses Day, we're revisiting our coverage of Mary Seacole. While, technically, she wasn't a nurse, she was very much a brave medical caregiver, a "doctress," an entrepreneur, and one heck of a jam-maker who served those fighting at the front of the Crimean War (and so much more.) If you are interested in a more directly related nurse episode, we recommend our coverage of Florence Nightingale (as well as several others, mentioned in this episode.) Learn more about your ad

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104:43

Maya Angelou Part 3

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/04/28

In Part 3, Maya Angelou has stretched to fill many spheres of influence; she gathered accolades as she climbed and was generous with her experiences. Her lantern of wisdom shone all over the world, lighting the way ahead for others to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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93:07

Maya Angelou Part 2

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2021/04/21

Part 2 is a roller coaster! Maya Angelou faced some of her greatest challenges during this period of her life, and handled them all with the true grit we've come to expect of her. And then she triumphed in three separate spheres, one right after another; theater, journalism, and political activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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