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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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132:10

Sojourner Truth 2025

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Sojourner Truth was an enslaved woman, a freewoman, a preacher, a speaker, an abolitionist, and a women's rights advocate in the Civil War-era United States. Like a lot of women's history, Sojourner's truth may have been edited long ago, but we can help to set it right. This episode is brought to you in part by: Blissy: Get better sleep, hair, and skin and use code HISTORYCHICKS to get an additional 30% off at BLISSY.com/HISTORYCHICKS Honeylove: Start the new year off right with Honeylove bras

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75:35

Georgia Gilmore

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Georgia Gilmore was one of the unsung heroes of history during the Civil Rights movement in America; a prime example of how one person's contributions can change the course of a country. Her tireless fundraising efforts were critical to the success of the Montgomery bus boycott, and Presidents met with activists under her roof, comforted by Georgia's amazing food and her hearty welcome for everyone - black and white. She was unafraid to take on the establishment when she saw an injustice, working

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139:03

Josephine Bonaparte and Eugénie Bonaparte

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2025/01/22

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. 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! This episode is sponsored by: Honeylove: Get 20% off

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116:51

Fannie Lou Hamer, 2025

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2025/01/20

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

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131:57

Charity Adams Earley

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2025/01/12

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. Please join us on our Field Trip to Philadelphia June 18-22, 2025,

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16:36

Mrs, Claus, 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/12/23

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! Speaking of seeing us in 2025, we would love for you to travel with us on our Field Trip to Philadelphia June 18-22, 2025 OR if you are local-ish and would like to join our Meet-up dinner party at the Betsy Ross

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135:34

Katharine Graham

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/12/12

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.Field Trip with us! We would love for you to join us

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74:03

Pocahontas, 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/11/26

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

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109:16

Paris 2024 Travelogue

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/11/13

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

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82:46

Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/10/30

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.We would love for you to join us on our Paris Field Trip in April, 2025! Spaces are filling fast, so for more information and to register, please visit Like

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81:12

New York City Travelogue 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/10/23

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

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124:24

Victoria Woodhull, 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/10/09

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.This episode is sponsored by: Branch Basics/historychicks, non-toxic cleaning products.15 % off with code HISTORYCHICKS Quince, Cozy clothing with premium fabrics and finishes

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132:41

Gertrude Ederle

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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. This episode is supported in part by: Blissy, Mulberry silk products, use code HISTORYCHICKS Factor,2 minute, chef-crafted, fresh meals, use code HC50 Honeylove, find your

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127:51

Fannie Lou Hamer 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/09/11

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. This episode is sponsored in part by: Factor Meals: 50% off your first box with code hc50 Osea skin care: 10% off your first order with code CHICKS

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135:00

Emily Roebling

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/08/28

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. There are just a few tickets left to join us in NYC on 9/14/24 for our Field Trip Dinner Cruise! Sign up at Like Minds Travel! This episode is sponsored in part by: Factor Meals: Use code hc50 for

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106:23

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 2

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/08/07

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.This episode is sponsored in part by: Lume, whole body deodorant is 15 percent off with code CHICKS Factor Meals, 50% off 1st box, 20% off the second with code

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96:10

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 1

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/07/24

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.Please join us on our Field Trip Dinner Cruise on September, 14th in NYC! DETAILS HERE Support for this episode from: Pack your bags with Quince Treat yourself with Honeylove Get glowing skin with Osea, use code CHICKS Deliciously dine in 2 minutes with Factor Meals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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106:58

Austria Field Trip Travelogue 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/07/10

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. Factor Meals: 50% off your first box Lume Deodorant: 15% off all products 3-Day Blinds: Buy one get one 50% off Quince: Free shipping and 365-Day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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120:16

The Statue of Liberty 2024

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/06/26

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

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Gertrude Bell

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2024/06/12

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.This episode is brought to you, in part, by these advertisers: Blueland: cleaning products that are better for the planet; 15% off your first order, blueland.com/CHICKS Quince: Beautiful,

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