To leave you with a bit of lagniappe for Women's History Month, we broke our usual format to sit down for a talk with Anne Sebba, author of the new book The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival. Anne tells us about some of the women in the only entirely female orchestra in any Nazi prison camp. She talks about her process of learning about these women, organizing their stories into this book, and about other biographies she's written in the past, about the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puppet? Manipulating social climber? Misunderstood? Deeply in love? However you see her, the fact remains that a king abdicated his throne, defied his family, and lived in exile to marry thetwice divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. It sounds like a fairytale, but how does their happily ever after work out? This mega-episode combines both parts of our 2017 coverage of this controversial woman.This episode is brought to you in part by:Laundry Sauce: 20% off when you use code CHICKS, and make laundry day the best day of the week.Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most comfortable shapewear on earth and save 20% at honeylove.com/historychicksLume: Smell fresher, stay drier, and boost your confidence with code CHICKS at lumedeodorant.comYou can always show your excellent taste in podcasts at our merch shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue the story of Nobel Prize winning environmentalist Dr Wangari Maathai, who defied convention, financial hurdles, and the violent opposition of her own government to make her Green Belt Movement into an enduring worldwide force for societal good. She and her colleagues planted almost 40 million trees and empowered tens of thousands of women across the world to discover their own power to improve their own communities… from the ground up.This show is sponsored in part by:Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box of bake-from-frozen artisanal breads, pastries, and pastas if you use code CHICKS at WILDGRAIN.COM/CHICKSShop our merch store for shirts, mugs, stickers... and a variety of tasteful items! THE HISTORY CHICKS AT DASHERY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wangari Maathai understood the vital connections between living things and the Earth; of local communities and the wider world. It is true that many trees make a mighty forest, and Maathai's Green Belt Movement made it clear to us all that the most important change for the greater good is one that each individual makes in their own backyard... a philosophy which would earn her the Nobel Peace Prize. This episode is brought to you in part by:Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box of nutritious meals and grocery items, and one free item for life with code CHICKS at HUNGRYROOT.COM/CHICKSBlissy: Do your hair and skin a favor, and get 30% off with code HISTORYCHICKS at BLISSY.COM/HISTORYCHICKSQuince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve at an affordable price at QUINCE.COM/CHICKSOSEA: Say "goodnight" to wrinkles with OSEA's new Dream Night Serum and get 10% off your first order with code CHICKS at OSEAMALIBU.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the intriguing life of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, and unravel the blend of myth and reality surrounding her legacy. Explore her complex background, the societal challenges she faced, and her role as a community caretaker during the yellow fever epidemic. Discover the mystical power of Grigri bags and how belief shapes experiences. The captivating life of this enigmatic figure reveals themes of care, power, and spirituality, urging a deeper understanding of her true impact.

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/HISTORYCHICKSHoneylove: Start the new year off right with Honeylove bras and shapewear-get 20% off at HONEYLOVE.com/HISTORYCHICKSLume: Stay fresher, drier,boost your confidence and save 15% off all Lume products with code CHICKS at LUMEDEODORANT.COMRocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals at ROCKETMONEY.com/HISTORYCHICKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 until her very last day on earth for the cause of equality. This episode is brought to you in part by:Osea: 10% off your first order with code CHICKSQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/chicksSmalls: 50% off your first order for your kitties, use code CHICKSHungryroot: 40% off your first box plus a free item for life, use code CHICKS hungryroot.com/chicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the most comfortable shapewear at Honeylove.com/HISTORYCHICKSRocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and meet financial goals at RocketMoney.com/HISTORYCHICKSOsea: Give your skin a glow-up and get 10% off with code CHICKS at OseaMalibu.comSmalls: The food your cat deserves at 50% off and free shipping on your first order at Smalls.com with code CHICKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, only a few spaces remain. If you're local or will be in the area, you can get in on the fun at our Dinner Party at the Betsy Ross House on June 21st! For more information and to register visit Like Minds Travel. This episode is sponsored by:Quince: Use this link to get 365-day returns and free shipping QUINCELume: use code CHICKS for 15% off all products at this special link LUMEHungryroot: Use code CHICKS for 40% off your 1st box and a free item with future orders at this link:HUNGRYROOTBlissy: Use code HISTORYCHICKS for 60 day free trial and 30% off high-quality silk pillowcases and other items at this special link: Blissy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices