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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Feb 3, 2020 • 1h 13min
Ida B. Wells Revisited, Not Mary Church Terrell Part 2
Life got in the way of getting Mary Church Terrell Part Two out this week, we will post that episode as soon as possible, but Mary and Ida crossed paths several times so we thought a refresher of her life was in order.
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Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 17min
Mary Church Terrell (part 1)
Mary Terrell was one of the first African American Women to graduate from college, and rose to prominence during the battles for universal suffrage and civil rights. With fiery speeches and a push in the back, she demanded that we all to go forth and do some good. We have a responsibility to lift each other up as we climb, she said, in order to make the world a better place for all.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 1h 57min
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori revolutionized education during the early 20th century with her approach to child-led learning, and was convinced that the children of the world were the key to peace on earth.
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Dec 25, 2019 • 12min
Mrs Claus - A Biography
Surprise! Our Traditional Bonus episode about the origins of Mrs. Claus, here for your listening pleasure on Christmas morning. Preview it before you share with the North Pole true believers in your life - and have a great holiday!
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Dec 24, 2019 • 2h 6min
Louisa May Alcott Revisited
Just how biographical *is* Little Women? You'll see the echoes of Louisa May Alcott's real life within her most famous work after hearing this episode.
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Dec 9, 2019 • 51min
Rosa Parks Revisted
Thanks to a couple of recent news stories about Rosa, we're heading back to 2012 and revisiting the life of this civil rights activist and icon.
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Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 36min
Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller overcame obstacles in her life by being "of good mind," a Cherokee principle that guided her through her life of activism, community service, and her election as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 37min
Guest Episode: The Recappery, The Crown S3 E1
We have a second podcast, The Recappery, making a guest appearance to recap Netflix's The Crown, Season 3, Episode 1. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to The Recappery on your favorite podcatcher.
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Nov 12, 2019 • 1h 13min
Pocahontas, Revisited
It's National Native American Heritage Month, a perfect time to recast our episode on the real story of Pocahontas.
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Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 17min
Sarah Winchester and the Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued us 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
