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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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44:44

Shirley Chisholm

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/10/26

We wrap up our short series of "women who ran for the US Presidency before Hillary Clinton" with Shirley Chisholm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:09

Belva Lockwood

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/10/23

We continue our series of female Presidential candidates with Belva Lockwood, the woman who many regard as the first “legitimate” female nominee for the office, with groundbreaking campaigns in 1884 and 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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119:55

Victoria Woodhull

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/10/09

Victoria Woodhull crafted a life for herself from pretty raw materials. She traveled from an abusive childhood to a very aristocratic end... and in the middle, was the first woman to run for the American Presidency. In 1872. She was a woman ahead of her time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:21

Marie Curie (Part 2)

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/09/18

The second half of Marie's life was spent without Pierre but focused on a mission to apply science to help all humanity even while non-science drama swirled about her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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82:40

Marie Curie (Part 1)

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/08/28

A lot of people only know Marie Curie as a woman who won a Nobel prize (or two...spoilers) but that's just a small part of the life of this physicist, wife and mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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89:40

Agrippina the Younger

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/08/07

Agrippina the Younger lived a dramatic and dangerous life as the sister of an emperor, the wife and niece of another, and mother of a third in ancient Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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79:13

Elizabeth Keckly

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/07/16

When we were researching Mary Lincoln we both admired her friend, Elizabeth Keckly, so much that we knew that had to talk about her. She was born a slave, eventually bought her freedom and built a very successful business (twice) all before she, too, realized her own White House dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:16

The Schuyler Sisters - a conversation with author...

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/06/26

Since the musical Hamilton opened on Broadway, we've been getting a lot of requests to cover the Schuyler sisters, Angelica, Eliza and Peggy. (You sang that, right?) But we couldn't make it work because there wasn't enough material available to us to fill a whole show in the way we would want to...so we met someone who could:.Author Amanda Vaill.Amanda has written several award winning biographies, scripts, articles and...be still our hearts...has been contracted to write a biography on the two most

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79:54

Mary Todd Lincoln (Part 2)

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/06/11

In our last episode we talked about Mary's childhood, education and life as the wife of Abraham Lincoln. She was described as, "amiable, accomplished, gracious and a sparkling talker," by members of the Republican Party before she got to Washington...so what happened afterward that left her without this glowing impression? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:41

Mary Todd Lincoln (Part 1)

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/06/04

Mary Todd Lincoln's life can't be defined by who she married and her husband's legacy--she was a lot more than simply a southern born wife of a president. Actually, she wasn't simple at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:40

Madam CJ Walker

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/05/14

When Madam C.J. Walker solved one of her own personal problems, she also created an opportunity to leave behind a life as a laundress for one as a successful businesswoman, philanthropist and civil rights activists and she was able to take thousands of women with her. Alaia Williams from the 18 to 49 Podcast graciously fills in as guest co-host with Beckett to talk about the life of this trailblazing role model who began to change her fate by changing the condition of her hair. Learn more

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55:32

Q and A

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/04/30

What would you serve Dorothy Parker for dinner? What are your favorite things from pop culture? When will you cover the Schuyler Sisters? Listeners' burning questions, answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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110:28

Zelda Fitzgerald

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/04/23

Zelda Fitzgerald - the original Manic Pixie Dream Girl, muse of F. Scott, has been remembered as a trophy, a fashion icon, a mental patient, an author, and an artist. This unique woman lived a complex life that defies simple labels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:53

"Miss Potter" Moviecast

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/04/02

We cannot get enough Beatrix Potter! Here is our coverage of the 2006 movie "Miss Potter," starring Renee Zellweger in the title role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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104:35

Beatrix Potter

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/03/27

Though she's chiefly known for her charming illustrations, Beatrix Potter was more than an artist and author; she was a scientist, conservationist, and a philanthropist who used her talent to better the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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103:23

Catherine The Great (Part 2)

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/03/04

When we last left the Grand Duchess Catherine, she was feeling alone, unloved and unnecessary. She had just given birth and the child, Paul, heir to the Russian Empire, was ripped from her arms to be raised by Empress Elizabeth. Not cool, Elizabeth, not cool at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:44

A Conversation With Carol Wallace

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/02/05

Life. It's funny, you know? Like the time both of us were sick for so long that we couldn't record Catherine the Great Part 2 for this week's show but, instead, have this conversation between Beckett and Carol Wallace? Funny in a "well, that's a little different" way. In 2010 one of us- Beckett- wanted to hear a podcast like her favorite book of all time, To Marry an English Lord, by Gail MacColl and Carol Wallace, but couldn't find one. So we made one. In 2014 we had drinks with Carol Wallace. In

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68:55

Catherine the Great (Part 1)

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2016/01/22

The listeners have spoken! Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, was the winner in our Guaranteed Content Poll - and in this episode, we take our innocent German princess from obscurity onto the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:37

Mrs. Santa Minicast

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2015/12/25

Once upon a time there was a busy, yet highly compassionate and generous bachelor. He became known the world over, but lacked something in his life: a wife. Mrs. Claus often takes a back seat to her more famous husband, Santa, but it's time her history was told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:14

Four Inventors

The History Chicks : A Women"s History Podcast ·

2015/12/12

Lillian Gilbreth inspired us. After talking about her life and accomplishments, we thought it was high time to introduce you to four more problem-solving women whose inventions we use every day: Josephine Cochrane, Melitta Bentz, Mary Phelps Jacobs and Hedy Lamarr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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