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

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 House on June 21st, head on over to Like Minds Travel for information and to register! We hope to see you there!Like Minds Travel: Philadelphia Field TripMeet-up Dinner Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in Philadelphia, PA June, 18-22, 2025! For information and to register, head on over to Like Minds Travel. We hope to see you there!This episode is brought to you, in part, by:Lume Deodorant: Use code CHICKS for 15% offFactor Meals: Use this link and code hc50 for 50% off your first box plus free shippingQuince: Give the gift of luxury without a luxury price at Quince.com/chicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 all.)US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs- for information and links about Native American Heritage Month and more.Looking to help support the show? Click the tasteful DONATE button on the right-hand side of our website, under the search bar! Thank you for all that you do for us! TheHistoryChicks.comHoliday shopping? We have a merch shop! Visit us at TeePublic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices