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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 15, 2011 • 29min
Little House Book Minicast
We annotate the Little House book series.
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Feb 8, 2011 • 1h 7min
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Channel your inner pioneer. Think tall plains grasses, humble and hardworking people who knew what it meant to carve a life out of the rugged terrain. The woman we talk about this week is remembered for romanticizing her childhood and for sporting a really, sweet bonnet. But her reality was more gritty.
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Jan 31, 2011 • 1h 8min
Marie Antoinette
Explore Marie Antoinette's upbringing, strategic marriage alliances, challenges in producing an heir, tragic downfall during the French Revolution, and the legacy of Versailles. Learn about royal naming conventions, her children, and the macabre fate of her body parts.
Jan 20, 2011 • 3min
Introduction to The History Chicks
The History Chicks present a casual and engaging approach to exploring women in history, blending expertise with rediscovered historical interests in a captivating discussion.
