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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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124:36

Charlotte Brontë, Revisted

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/12/07

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:48

Pocahontas, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/11/23

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:45

Wonder Woman Part 2

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/11/10

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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87:29

Wonder Woman Part 1

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/10/31

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:17

Belva Lockwood and Shirley Chisholm, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/10/13

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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122:38

Victoria Woodhull, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/09/28

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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88:04

Q and A Number 3

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/09/15

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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116:30

Empress Sisi of Austria Part 2

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/09/03

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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88:17

Empress Sisi of Austria Part 1

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/08/18

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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168:12

Marie Curie, Double Episode Revisit

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/08/03

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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96:29

Lady Bird Johnson

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/07/22

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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111:48

The Statue of Liberty, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/07/06

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:18

Aunt Jemima

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/06/26

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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115:09

Fannie Lou Hamer

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/06/15

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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106:18

Catherine the Great, Part Two *An entirely true story

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/06/08

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:57

Catherine the Great *An entirely true story

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/05/25

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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93:57

Zephyr Wright

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/05/14

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:30

Chicks Check-in

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/04/28

A quick check-in, a catch-up...just a little chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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105:03

Margaret "Molly" Brown and the Titanic, Revisited

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/04/12

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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83:07

Typhoid Mary Mallon

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2020/04/01

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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