The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com Any resemblance to a boring history class is purely coincidental! Sun, 19 May 2013 20:26:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Any resemblance to a boring history class is purely coincidental! The History Chicks clean The History Chicks missbeckett@aol.com missbeckett@aol.com (The History Chicks) Copyright - The History Chicks, LLC Any resemblance to a boring history class is purely coincidental! History, women, antoinette, wilder, tudors, elizabeth, ladies, conversation, beckett, susan, earhart, science The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://thehistorychicks.com Bookcast – Jane Austen Book Club #2 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3075 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3075#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 20:26:41 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3075 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=3075 0 jane austen, mansfield park, regency, georgian, emma, british literature As a companion to Episode #38, we got together and discussed the six major novels of Jane Auten. This is the second in a series of three minicasts; in this one, we cover the novels Mansfield Park and Emma. As a companion to Episode #38, we got together and discussed the six major novels of Jane Auten. This is the second in a series of three minicasts; in this one, we cover the novels Mansfield Park and Emma. The History Chicks clean 33:51 Bookcast: Jane Austen Book Club #1 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3073 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3073#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 07:07:39 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3073 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=3073 0 Jane austen, sense and sensibility, pride and prejudice, Lizzy Bennet, Regency, Austen As a companion to Episode 38: Jane Austen, we got together and had ourselves a (mostly) proper book club meeting. Up for discussion - the first two published novels of Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. As a companion to Episode 38: Jane Austen, we got together and had ourselves a (mostly) proper book club meeting. Up for discussion - the first two published novels of Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. The History Chicks clean 38:46 Episode 38: Jane Austen http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3026 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3026#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:56:10 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=3026 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=3026 0 jane austen, pride and prejudice, regency, georgian, sense and sensibility A little birdie told us that a lot of you wanted an episode about the life and work of Jane Austen. That would be several little birdies who tweet, post on facebook, write emails and vote on our Guaranteed Content Poll. A little birdie told us that a lot of you wanted an episode about the life and work of Jane Austen. That would be several little birdies who tweet, post on facebook, write emails and vote on our Guaranteed Content Poll. During this episode we do exactly what you have asked (over and over again) and chat about the life of author Jane Austen. The History Chicks clean 1:20:52 Minicast: The Women of Oz http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2980 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2980#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:29:47 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2980 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2980 0 Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland, Wicked Witch, children's literature, Billie Burke We covered Dorothy, The Wicked Witch, and Glinda in our previous episode. In this minicast, we highlight the women associated with the 1939 MGM classic, The Wizard of Oz: Judy Garland, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton. The History Chicks clean 23:05 Episode 37: The Wizard of Oz http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2945 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2945#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:05:15 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2945 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2945 2 Wizard of Oz, Frank Baum, Judy Garland, Wicked Witch, children's literature Once a season we step away from factual subjects and focus on a fictional one. This season we traveled to the land of Oz and took a look around. Once a season we step away from factual subjects and focus on a fictional one. This season we traveled to the land of Oz and took a look around. The History Chicks clean 1:13:36 BONUS MATERIAL: The Declaration of Sentiments (1848) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2904 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2904#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:11:10 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2904 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2904 0 Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Seneca Falls, Declaration of Sentiments, Women's rights, Suffrage Bonus Material - a reading of the speech delivered by Elizabeth Cady Stanton during the first Women's Rights Conference in Seneca Falls - The Declaration of Sentiments. Bonus Material - a reading of the speech delivered by Elizabeth Cady Stanton during the first Women's Rights Conference in Seneca Falls - The Declaration of Sentiments. The History Chicks clean 6:35 Episode 36: Elizabeth Cady Stanton http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2902 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2902#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:43:32 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2902 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2902 0 seneca falls, elizabeth cady stanton, suffrage, susan anthony, women's rights, 19th Amendment Before there were suffragists to march and fight for the vote, there was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Before she teamed up with another superhero for women’s rights, Elizabeth was a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother. Then, Before there were suffragists to march and fight for the vote, there was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Before she teamed up with another superhero for women’s rights, Elizabeth was a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother. Then, one warm summer day in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York she stood up, gave her first public speech and helped to start a movement. The History Chicks clean 1:14:04 Episode 35: Josephine Baker (Part 2) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2856 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2856#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:35:57 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2856 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2856 2 josephine baker, paris, folies bergere, civil rights, French resistance, harlem, milandes In this episode we continue our chat about the many acts in the life of Josephine Baker. When the house lights went up we were biting our nails! Would her homeland love and appreciate her as much as the people of other continents? In this episode we continue our chat about the many acts in the life of Josephine Baker. When the house lights went up we were biting our nails! Would her homeland love and appreciate her as much as the people of other continents? Could Josephine go home? The History Chicks clean 56:50 Episode 34 : Josephine Baker (part 1) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2828 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2828#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:53:55 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2828 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2828 1 josephine baker, harlem, paris, wwII spy, history, black, St. Louis, folies bergere Warning! Saucy subject material! Josephine Baker is often remembered simply as the woman who danced wearing nothing but a skirt of bananas in Paris during the 1920′s. But her life was far from simple. She was not only a dancer and singer, but also a spy, Warning - saucy subject material! Josephine Baker is often remembered simply as the woman who danced wearing nothing but a skirt of bananas in Paris during the 1920′s. But her life was far from simple. She was not only a dancer and singer, but also a spy, a civil rights activist and a mother. She reinvented her life by sheer will and wits so many times that it’s not surprising that there are as many variations to her tale as there were roles in her life. The History Chicks yes 1:01:27 Season 4 Introduction http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2771 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2771#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:41:55 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2771 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2771 0 Romanov, austen, sanger, history, antoinette, wollstonecraft, queen elizabeth, history, monarchy, parks Welcome to Season 4! We reveal our Guaranteed Content nominees. Welcome to Season 4! We reveal our Guaranteed Content nominees. The History Chicks clean 4:12 Episode 33 : The Romanovs (Part 2) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2758 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2758#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:01:10 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2758 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2758 2 Romanov, Alexandra, Russian history, czar, tsar, tzar, Nicholas ii, royalty, romanovs, Part One of our discussion ended with the very deadly coronation events of Nicholas II and Alexandra. Russia was heading into a dire economic crisis and Nicholas stated that he intended to continue his reign in the same manner of his father, This is Part 2 of our discussion of the last Romanov Tsarina and her family. Part 1 of our discussion ended with the very deadly coronation events of Nicholas II and Alexandra. Russia was heading into a dire economic crisis and Nicholas stated that he intended to continue his reign in the same manner of his father, Alexander III. Will the new Tsar and Tsarina turn the country around? Will Nicholas lead his country to recovery? Will Alexandra ever get away from the meddling eyes of her Mother-in-law? Will she produce that male heir that is so necessary to the future of the Romanov dynasty? The History Chicks clean 1:07:38 Episode 32 – The Romanovs (Part 1) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2710 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2710#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:04:19 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2710 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2710 0 Romanov, romanovs, Anastasia, russian history, imperial russia, Tsar Nicholas, Alexandra, Tsarina Every season we let you choose a winner in our Guaranteed Content Poll. We grant that request and bring Season Three to a close with your winner- The Romanov Sisters. But, we decided to give you more than you asked for and expanded on the topic to incl... Every season we let you choose a winner in our Guaranteed Content Poll. We grant that request and bring Season Three to a close with your winner- The Romanov Sisters. But, we decided to give you more than you asked for and expanded on the topic to include the entire family. What an epic subject! The story of the Romanovs begins in 1613, and doesn't really end until 2007! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. The History Chicks clean 56:07 Episode 31 – Lady Jane Grey http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2642 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2642#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:15:49 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2642 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2642 3 Tudors, Lady Jane Grey, Monarchy, Nine Days Queen, Britain, History Often listed as merely an asterisk in history, Lady Jane Grey did have a part in the tale of the Tudors and in the succession of the crown. A teeeny tiny part, but a part nonetheless. Her young life and limited time on the throne may have been short, Often listed as merely an asterisk in history, Lady Jane Grey did have a part in the tale of the Tudors and in the succession of the crown. A teeeny tiny part, but a part nonetheless. Her young life and limited time on the throne may have been short, but it was long on drama. The History Chicks clean 35:21 Episode 30: Queen Mary I http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2599 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2599#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:34:57 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2599 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2599 0 tudor, tudors, Mary I, Bloody Mary, Henry VIII, British royalty, history, England Before she became the first Queen Regnant of England, before she was labeled illegitimate, she was, quite simply, Princess Mary of England - the apple of her father's eye. But, ahh, nothing is simple for those Tudors. Nothing. Before she became the first Queen Regnant of England, before she was labeled illegitimate, she was, quite simply, Princess Mary of England - the apple of her father's eye. But, ahh, nothing is simple for those Tudors. Nothing. The History Chicks no 1:27:50 Episode 29 : Julia Child http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2545 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2545#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:50:31 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2545 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2545 0 julia child, french chef, WGBH, bourgignon, cooking, meryl streep, mastering the art In honor of what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday, we cover this most beloved of American icons. On television she boldly demonstrated the ease of preparing the foods that she loved. People have been learning to cook with her since her fir... In honor of what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday, we cover this most beloved of American icons. On television she boldly demonstrated the ease of preparing the foods that she loved. People have been learning to cook with her since her first cookbook was published in 1961, and her television show The French Chef hit the airwaves a couple of years later. The History Chicks clean 1:37:45 Minicast: Beckett and Susan’s Adventures in Wonderland and What They Found There http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2537 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2537#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:59:05 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2537 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2537 0 Alice Wonderland, Lewis Carroll, Looking Glass, Children's Literature, Victorian, Charles Dodgson. Liddell This minicast is a companion piece to Episode 28 - in which we take a chapter-by-chapter look at Lewis Carroll's books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, talking plot points, characters, This minicast is a companion piece to Episode 28 - in which we take a chapter-by-chapter look at Lewis Carroll's books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, talking plot points, characters, and behind-the-story tales. The History Chicks clean 47:29 Episode 28 – Alice in Wonderland http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2453 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2453#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:07:49 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2453 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2453 4 Carroll, Alice, Wonderland, fairy tales, Victorian, children's literature, Lear, Oxford, Looking Glass Once a season we step back from the factual historical world into the fictional historical world. This season, while stepping back, we fell into a rabbit hole of sorts and found ourselves becoming curiouser and curiouser about Alice. Alice in Wonderland, Once a season we step back from the factual historical world into the fictional historical world. This season, while stepping back, we fell into a rabbit hole of sorts and found ourselves becoming curiouser and curiouser about Alice. Alice in Wonderland, that is. The History Chicks clean 57:39 Episode 27 – Clara Bow http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2369 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2369#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:11:24 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2369 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2369 0 Clara bow, silent film, movie industry, sex symbol, It girl, Mary Pickford We couldn’t tell the story of Clara Bow entirely in G-rated terms, so younger ears should probably skip this one where we talk about the original It Girl. What is "It"? Looks, charm, talent, and something special that attracts a wide range of people. We couldn’t tell the story of Clara Bow entirely in G-rated terms, so younger ears should probably skip this one where we talk about the original It Girl. What is "It"? Looks, charm, talent, and something special that attracts a wide range of people. "It" is a mysterious quality usually likened to a form of sex appeal. Clara Bow had "It". Did she ever! The History Chicks yes 1:21:08 Episode 26 – Rosa Parks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2303 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2303#comments Sat, 26 May 2012 20:34:17 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2303 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2303 0 rosa parks, civil rights, bus boycott, martin luther king, montgomery, jim crow This episode was a surprise for us. We had planned on posting a minicast about Rosa Parks to tie in with the episode on Ida B. Wells. The women’s lives had several parallels and we wanted to highlight Rosa Park’s role in the civil rights movement. But, This episode was a surprise for us. We had planned on posting a minicast about Rosa Parks to tie in with the episode on Ida B. Wells. The women’s lives had several parallels and we wanted to highlight Rosa Park’s role in the civil rights movement. But, when we sat down to talk, the talk went longer than a typical minicast. So we made it into a full length episode. The History Chicks clean 44:57 Episode 25 – Ida B. Wells-Barnett http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2226 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2226#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 08:35:15 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2226 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2226 0 Reconstruction, Ida Wells, Lynching, Civil War, rights, NAACP, African-American, black, suffragist Ida B. Wells- born a slave, educated in a post-Civil War south and left to care for her family at an early age. She grew to become a teacher, a writer, a crusader, a suffragist, a wife and mother. A woman of strength and character who dared to speak u... Ida B. Wells- born a slave, educated in a post-Civil War south and left to care for her family at an early age. She grew to become a teacher, a writer, a crusader, a suffragist, a wife and mother. A woman of strength and character who dared to speak up and challenge those who desired to oppress others , even when her own safety was at risk. How could we not talk about a woman like this? The History Chicks clean 1:09:03 Episode 24 – Last Four Wives of Henry VIII http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2174 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2174#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:19:30 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2174 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2174 0 tudors, aragon, henry viii, renaissance, britain, history, monarchy, cleves, howard, boleyn, royalty With this episode we continue our series on the Tudors. Henry, Henry, Henry… First Catherine of Aragon didn’t produce, so you divorced her. Then Anne Boleyn failed as well, so you took care of that nuisance. With this episode we continue our series on the Tudors. Henry, Henry, Henry… First Catherine of Aragon didn’t produce, so you divorced her. Then Anne Boleyn failed as well, so you took care of that nuisance. In this episode we talk about the last four of your wives, or as we like to call them, Mommy, Sister, Party and Lucky The History Chicks clean 1:05:37 Minicast: Titanic Field Trip http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2154 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2154#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:43:12 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2154 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2154 0 Titanic, Molly Brown, Gilded Age, Museum, Astor, disasters, 1912, James Cameron, history Despite press claims of being unsinkable, by 2:10 AM on the 15th of April, Titanic begins her journey to the bottom of the sea, taking just over 1,500 people with her. The stories of those people and the history of that night- that ship- continue to g... Despite press claims of being unsinkable, by 2:10 AM on the 15th of April, Titanic begins her journey to the bottom of the sea, taking just over 1,500 people with her. The stories of those people and the history of that night- that ship- continue to grimly fascinate 100 years later..It was all those histories that sent us to view Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Kansas City's Union Station. The History Chicks clean 33:46 Episode 23 – Margaret “Molly” Brown http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2132 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2132#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:32:29 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2132 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2132 0 Titanic, Molly, Brown, Margaret, Tobin, Unsinkable, Denver, History, Gilded Age, Philanthropist, Suffragist Molly Brown- the Unsinkable Molly Brown. A woman whose real life story was so much more impressive than the one that was assigned to her after her death. Molly Brown- the Unsinkable Molly Brown. A woman whose real life story was so much more impressive than the one that was assigned to her after her death. The History Chicks clean 1:08:08 Minicast – Anne Boleyn http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2092 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2092#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:36:52 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2092 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2092 1 Boleyn, Henry VIII, Tudors, Elizabeth I, Monarchy, Royalty, English History, Aragon, Reformation In this minicast we discuss the life of of Henry VIII's most talked about wives-Anne Boleyn. Of all the six she lives on in story, speculation and fascination although she had a longer run attracting the Queen’s crown than she actually wore it. In this minicast we discuss the life of of Henry VIII's most talked about wives-Anne Boleyn. Of all the six she lives on in story, speculation and fascination although she had a longer run attracting the Queen’s crown than she actually wore it. Anne died only four months after Henry’s first wife! (and by "died" we mean Henry had her executed.) The History Chicks clean 30:56 Episode 22 : Katherine of Aragon http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2061 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2061#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:42:57 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2061 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2061 0 tudors, aragon, henry viii, renaissance, britain, history, monarchy, plantagenets, castile, boleyn, royalty As we continue in our Tudors series, we take some time to discuss the life of Henry VIII’s first wife, Katherine of Aragon. She was born from royal stock, had a wicked awesome role model for Queenly duties in her Mama, As we continue in our Tudors series, we take some time to discuss the life of Henry VIII’s first wife, Katherine of Aragon. She was born from royal stock, had a wicked awesome role model for Queenly duties in her Mama, and lived the life that was planned for her from a very young age. Ok, so maybe she didn’t have exactly a storybook Queen’s life, but a Queen she was born to be, and a Queen she became. The History Chicks clean 1:00:03 Episode 21 – Tudor Grandmothers http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2015 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2015#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:00:57 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2015 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2015 1 tudors, henry viii, woodville, beaufort, plantagenets, history, britain, york, lancaster, royalty, monarchy Henry VIII's grandmothers were brought up on opposing sides of the Wars of the Roses, but these courageous women worked together to help create the Tudor dynasty. Henry VIII's grandmothers were brought up on opposing sides of the Wars of the Roses, but these courageous women worked together to help create the Tudor dynasty. The History Chicks clean 43:48 Minicast – Teeny Tiny Tudor Tutorial http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2008 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2008#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:58:13 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=2008 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=2008 0 Tudors, Henry VIII, Boleyn, Plantagenet, Aragon, Renaissance, History, Britain, Starkey, Philippa Gregory Yes, we will devote the rest of this series to the women, but we have to give you a teeny, tiny Tudor tutorial to set the stage. And that kind of talk requires us to focus on the men. Hang on for a quick and simple blaze through the War of the Roses an... Yes, we will devote the rest of this series to the women, but we have to give you a teeny, tiny Tudor tutorial to set the stage. And that kind of talk requires us to focus on the men. Hang on for a quick and simple blaze through the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty! The History Chicks clean 17:38 Season 3 Introduction http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1980 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1980#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:38:28 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1980 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1980 0 History, tudors, antoinette, downton abbey, gilded age, women, ingalls, pompadour, astor, titanic We are VERY excited! We discuss some upcoming plans on this podcast, as well as sharing some stories that happened behind the scenes. Thank you (again and again and again) for listening! We are VERY excited! We discuss some upcoming plans on this podcast, as well as sharing some stories that happened behind the scenes. Thank you (again and again and again) for listening! The History Chicks clean 8:35 The Music Show http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1949 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1949#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:55:17 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1949 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1949 1 History, women, wollstonecraft, fitzgerald, borden The only history that we look at in this episode is the history of the music we have chosen for Seasons 1 & 2! During each episode we try to pair music with the woman that we are discussing. Sometimes we shoot for a mood, a period tone, The only history that we look at in this episode is the history of the music we have chosen for Seasons 1 & 2! During each episode we try to pair music with the woman that we are discussing. Sometimes we shoot for a mood, a period tone, a literal reference... and sometimes, we pick a piece of music just because it makes us smile. The History Chicks clean 41:23 Minicast – Sophie Blanchard http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1922 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1922#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:11:36 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1922 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1922 0 balloonist, history, France, Napoleon, aeronaut, aircraft, Empire, Regency, sophie blanchard, garnerin, Tivoli Our subject for this minicast is a woman who let her adventurous life soar! High above France, Sophie Blanchard was the first female professional balloonist and given the title “Aeronaut of the Official Festivals” by Napolean Bonaparte during his reign. Our subject for this minicast is a woman who let her adventurous life soar! High above France, Sophie Blanchard was the first female professional balloonist and given the title “Aeronaut of the Official Festivals” by Napolean Bonaparte during his reign. The History Chicks clean 16:10 Episode 20 – Nellie Bly http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1905 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1905#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:11:46 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1905 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1905 2 nellie bly, journalist, newspaper, reporter, history, verne, blackwell's, new york, pulitzer, journalism We focus on a woman who embodied sass, drive, creativity, brains, bravery and heart…and did it all under a name that wasn’t her own. We focus on a woman who embodied sass, drive, creativity, brains, bravery and heart…and did it all under a name that wasn’t her own. The History Chicks clean 59:53 Minicast – Annie Chambers http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1877 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1877#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:43:55 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1877 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1877 0 Kansas city, madam, brothel, wild west, kansas city, red light, annie chambers For this minicast we discuss a madam far removed from Madame de Pompadour. Another country, another time period, a different social class, However, both used similar tools to gain power and influence; both used brains in addition to body to make their ... For this minicast we discuss a madam far removed from Madame de Pompadour. Another country, another time period, a different social class. However, both used similar tools to gain power and influence; both used brains in addition to body to make their marks, and both had ties to a title that they were not born to. The History Chicks no 15:18 Episode 19 – Madame de Pompadour http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1855 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1855#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:37:15 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1855 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1855 2 France, Louis, Versailles, Pompadour, Antoinette, mistress, Trianon, history, Sun King, 18th century We attempt to be as PG13 as possible during this episode’s discussion of a woman who won the favor of a King, and is remembered as one of the most influential mistresses France has ever seen. We attempt to be as PG13 as possible during this episode’s discussion of a woman who won the favor of a King, and is remembered as one of the most influential mistresses France has ever seen. The History Chicks no 1:03:48 Episode 18: Ella Fitzgerald http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1812 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1812#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:13:47 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1812 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1812 4 Fitzgerald, Holliday, jazz, big band, swing, scat, savoy, apollo, harlem, bebop, ellington Once again, you asked and we answered! This week we discuss the other winner in our guaranteed content poll- the inimitable Ella Fitzgerald! Once again, you asked and we answered! This week we discuss the other winner in our guaranteed content poll- the inimitable Ella Fitzgerald! The History Chicks clean 1:05:44 Episode 17 – The Duchess of Devonshire http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1759 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1759#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:26:19 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1759 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1759 0 duchess, devonshire, antoinette, whig, georgian, georgiana, cavendish, history, You voted - and we are pleased to present the first winner of our Guaranteed Content Poll- Georgiana Spencer Cavendish, The Duchess of Devonshire! You voted - and we are pleased to present the first winner of our Guaranteed Content Poll- Georgiana Spencer Cavendish, The Duchess of Devonshire! The History Chicks no 1:29:06 Minicast – Mary Shelley http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1732 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1732#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:13:11 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1732 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1732 2 shelley, frankenstein, wollstonecraft, byron, gothic, science fiction, history, women, author, prometheus 18-year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley and the poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron were sitting around a fire at Lake Geneva. It was here that the three challenged each other to write the scariest story they could, 18-year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley and the poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron were sitting around a fire at Lake Geneva. It was here that the three challenged each other to write the scariest story they could, Mary’s contribution would become her first published work and a tale so creepy that it would endure to present time, and beyond: Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus. The History Chicks clean 18:40 Episode 16 – Mary Wollstonecraft http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1711 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1711#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:32:42 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1711 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1711 0 Wollstonecraft, vindication, feminism, history, women, enlightenment, rousseau, locke, philosophy, rights, Shelley, Adams Imagine that you had ideas that were so radical for your time that it would take a couple of hundred years for them to be accepted? Can you imagine that your lifestyle would be given more attention in those years than your message? Imagine that you had ideas that were so radical for your time that it would take a couple of hundred years for them to be accepted? Can you imagine that your lifestyle would be given more attention in those years than your message? Can you imagine that your most important work was often mispronounced? Such was the life of the woman we spoke of this week, Mary Wollstonecraft. The History Chicks clean 1:07:32 Minicast – Betty Crocker http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1668 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1668#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:46:34 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1668 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1668 1 housewife, 1950s, history, betty crocker, cooking, women, food In this minicast, we have a little discussion about the history of Betty Crocker. (You know she wasn’t real, right? We’re going with the fictional character theme.) In this minicast, we have a little discussion about the history of Betty Crocker. (You know she wasn’t real, right? We’re going with the fictional character theme.) You may just end up wanting to go bake something. Why don’t you bake something WHILE you listen? The History Chicks clean 10:38 Episode 15 – 1950′s Housewives http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1637 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1637#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:07:03 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1637 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1637 11 housewives, housewife, 1950s, cleaver, donna reed, suburbs, women, history, television, atomic, TV Once a season we take a slight break from reality and sit down for a chat about a fictional woman. This season we chose not one, but a group: The 50’s TV Mom - and their slightly more real counterparts, the 50's suburbanite. Once a season we take a slight break from reality and sit down for a chat about a fictional woman. This season we chose not one, but a group: The 50’s TV Mom - and their slightly more real counterparts, the 50's suburbanite. The History Chicks clean 1:14:52 Episode 14 – Clara Barton http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1576 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1576#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:12:30 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1576 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1576 2 Clara Barton, Red Cross, Civil War, Nursing, Humanitarian Clara Barton. We have received a lot of requests to discuss the life of this teacher, nurse, founder of the American Red Cross and legendary humanitarian. In this episode we finally get to do just that. Clara Barton. We have received a lot of requests to discuss the life of this teacher, nurse, founder of the American Red Cross and legendary humanitarian. In this episode we finally get to do just that. The History Chicks clean 1:08:10 Episode 13 – Princess Charlotte http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1494 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1494#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:03:16 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1494 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1494 0 Queen Victoria, victorian, monarchy, charlotte, leopold, history, women, princess, britain, royalty Our friend Queen Victoria would probably not have existed without the story of a Princess that came before her—Charlotte Augusta of Wales. Our friend Queen Victoria would probably not have existed without the story of a Princess that came before her—Charlotte Augusta of Wales. Charlotte would have become Queen had she outlived her father and grandfather, but she died during childbirth. The History Chicks clean 48:49 Episode 12 – Queen Victoria, Part 2 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1428 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1428#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:14:40 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1428 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1428 3 victoria, victorian, royalty, 19th century, edwardian, history, women, queen Welcome to the second part of our conversation about Queen Victoria. So much to talk about, we just couldn’t keep it to an hour! Welcome to the second part of our conversation about Queen Victoria. So much to talk about, we just couldn’t keep it to an hour! The History Chicks clean 55:28 Episode 11 – Queen Victoria, Part 1 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1352 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1352#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:11:05 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1352 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1352 1 British monarchy, queen victoria, victorian, regency, albert, history, women We begin our second season with a woman whose life will take us two episodes to discuss. She wasn’t just black dresses, and talking about herself in the third person, you know! She led a very colorful and unique life! We begin our second season with a woman whose life will take us two episodes to discuss. She wasn’t just black dresses, and talking about herself in the third person, you know! She led a very colorful and unique life! This woman was so influential that she had an entire AGE of improvements, fashion, behavior (and some really fantastic houses) named after her. The History Chicks clean 59:56 Season 2 Introduction http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1346 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1346#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:39:15 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1346 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1346 0 history, antoinette, women, antoinette, borden, astor, victoria, barton Just a quick introduction to the next few months of shows; including the results of our Guaranteed Content Poll! Just a quick introduction to the next few months of shows; including the results of our Guaranteed Content Poll! The History Chicks clean 6:00 Postcard – Beckett and the Day of Museums http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1325 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1325#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:25:03 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1325 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1325 0 history, women, confederacy, union, civil war, bourbon, kentucky, prohibition, museum, nation In our second vacation postcard, Beckett takes you through a day of visiting local museums. And pie. Wish you were here! In our second vacation postcard, Beckett takes you through a day of visiting local museums. And pie. Wish you were here! The History Chicks clean 11:23 Audio Postcard #1 – Susan and the Painted Ladies http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1297 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1297#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:30:15 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1297 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1297 2 history, victorian, architecture, postcard, small town, painted ladies, missouri Our first postcard, from Susan: Our first postcard, from Susan: Greetings from Missouri! I didn’t get too far from my house before I stumbled across our first postcard subject. Beautiful, multi-hued Victorian homes are just waiting to be admired all over the country, and I got to do just that in Plattsburg, a small town halfway between Kansas City and St. Joseph. The History Chicks clean 7:23 Season 1 Wrap-Up and FAQ Minicast http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1271 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1271#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:43:37 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1271 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1271 2 history, women, education, antoinette, wilder, borgia, tudor, elizabeth, literature, science, ladies, woman This season wrap-up and FAQ episode is a question and answer grab bag. We posted a call for questions which we answer in this episode, as well as some odds and ends we thought would be fun. This season wrap-up and FAQ episode is a question and answer grab bag. We posted a call for questions which we answer in this episode, as well as some odds and ends we thought would be fun. The History Chicks clean 33:21 Episode 10 – Jennie Jerome Churchill http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1171 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1171#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:26:03 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1171 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1171 5 Churchill, Gilded Age, Peerage, Parliament, Dollar Princess, Heiress, Brooklyn, London We wrap up our Gilded Age series with a lively discussion about one of the first wave of Gilded Age Heiresses- an American born woman who gave birth to a son who would eventually be known as one of the greatest Britons in history. We wrap up our Gilded Age series with a lively discussion about one of the first wave of Gilded Age Heiresses- an American born woman who gave birth to a son who would eventually be known as one of the greatest Britons in history. The History Chicks clean 43:24 Minicast – Gilded Age Servants http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1097 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1097#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:48:10 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1097 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1097 0 Servants, history, england, women, gilded age, housekeeper, butler, aristocracy, peerage, heiress Not everyone in the Gilded Age had a wardrobe of Worth dresses and the luxury of boredom; an army of servants were required behind the scenes to ensure the Dollar Princesses' success. Not everyone in the Gilded Age had a wardrobe of Worth dresses and the luxury of boredom; an army of servants were required behind the scenes to ensure the Dollar Princesses' success. The History Chicks clean 22:10 Episode 9 – Gilded Age Heiresses http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1058 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1058#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:55:52 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1058 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1058 2 Buccaneers, Gilded Age, Vanderbilt, Royalty, Peerage, History, Heiress, Duchess, Downton Abbey, Edwardian Call them whatever you want; Gilded Age Heiresses, Dollar Princesses, Buccaneers... Spanning about a twenty-year time period, wealthy American ladies of marrying age headed across the pond to snag the ultimate in opulent accessories: a noble title. Call them whatever you want; Gilded Age Heiresses, Dollar Princesses, Buccaneers... Spanning about a twenty-year time period, wealthy American ladies of marrying age headed across the pond to snag the ultimate in opulent accessories: a noble title. The History Chicks no 59:27 Age of Innocence “Moviecast” http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1015 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1015#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 20:43:57 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=1015 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=1015 0 Wharton, Astor, Pfeiffer, Ryder, Scorcese, Gilded Age, Innocence, Movies, history, New York, society We try an experiment - and discuss Martin Scorsese's 1993 movie "The Age of Innocence" - a film based on a book by Edith Wharton, and set within the formal world of Mrs. Astor's Gilded Age New York. We try an experiment - and discuss Martin Scorsese's 1993 movie "The Age of Innocence" - a film based on a book by Edith Wharton, and set within the formal world of Mrs. Astor's Gilded Age New York. The History Chicks clean 43:36 Episode 8 – The Mrs. Astor http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=944 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=944#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 07:07:16 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=944 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=944 0 Astor, Gilded Age, Vanderbilt, New York, History, Victorian, society, The History Chicks request the pleasure of your company as we begin a multi part series on The Gilded Age. In this episode we discuss the life and life’s work of one of the big names in turn of the century New York High Society: Caroline Webster Scher... The History Chicks request the pleasure of your company as we begin a multi part series on The Gilded Age. In this episode we discuss the life and life’s work of one of the big names in turn of the century New York High Society: Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor. Mrs. Astor. THE Mrs. Astor. The History Chicks clean 1:02:41 Annie Sullivan Macy Minicast (audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=840 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=840#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:55:37 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=840 http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=840 0 keller, blind, teacher, history, women, deaf, educator, antoinette, disabled, wilder, austen, tudors While doing research for the Helen Keller podcast, we both gained an admiration for Anne Sullivan Macy and thought she deserved a little spotlight time all her own. Of course, much of her story is intertwined with that of Helen, but she was a strong, While doing research for the Helen Keller podcast, we both gained an admiration for Anne Sullivan Macy and thought she deserved a little spotlight time all her own. Of course, much of her story is intertwined with that of Helen, but she was a strong, smart, brave woman who lived a life previously uncharted. She busted through barrier after barrier to create a life story worth repeating. The History Chicks clean 36:38 Episode 7 – Helen Keller (audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=788 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=788#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:15:59 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=788

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=788 1 Keller, blindness, Sullivan, diabled, blind, deaf, history, women, Helen Keller - A life of silence and darkness. While that was the hand she was dealt, she actually lived a very loud and colorful life. Helen Keller raised awareness to the challenges and unlimited potential of the disabled and in doing so, Helen Keller - A life of silence and darkness. While that was the hand she was dealt, she actually lived a very loud and colorful life. Helen Keller raised awareness to the challenges and unlimited potential of the disabled and in doing so, set in motion changes to society that are still being felt today - over a hundred years after her birth. The History Chicks clean 1:17:59 Episode 6 – Lizzie Borden (Audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=720 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=720#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:00:53 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=720 Lizzie Borden – Episode 6 (audio)

**Special warning:  If you plan to listen to this with little ones, please run through it first yourself.

Due to the very nature of our subject matter, there is unavoidable and graphic violence, though brief, in this episode!

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=720 5 history, women, antoinette, wilder, borgia, tudor, elizabeth, science, ladies, woman, mystery, murder Upper middle class Victorian New England: Polite conversations, genteel ladies, dapper gentlemen, beautiful architecture, and a 32 year old spinster taking a hatchet to her parents. Or did she? The woman that we discuss in this episode was propelled in... Upper middle class Victorian New England: Polite conversations, genteel ladies, dapper gentlemen, beautiful architecture, and a 32 year old spinster taking a hatchet to her parents. Or did she? The woman that we discuss in this episode was propelled into the center of a media frenzy and controversy solely based on the events of one hot summer day in 1892. And the speculation continues to fascinate 120 year later! The History Chicks yes 1:01:34 Episode 5 – Dolley Madison (Audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=602 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=602#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:15:25 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=602 Episode 5 – Dolley Madison

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=602 4 history, women, adams, revolutionary, colonial, ladies, first lady, president, antoinette, madison, 1812 Get out your best china and polish that silver! Don a feathered turban, and settle in for a chat about a woman who was not only one of the greatest hostesses in the history of party throwing, but a woman who was an extraordinary networker, Get out your best china and polish that silver! Don a feathered turban, and settle in for a chat about a woman who was not only one of the greatest hostesses in the history of party throwing, but a woman who was an extraordinary networker, before networking was cool. Not just another first lady…the first, First Lady. In this episode we shine the spotlight on a woman who lived in one, Dolley Payne Todd Madison. The History Chicks clean 39:31 Abigail Adams Feminism Minicast (audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=563 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=563#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:10:35 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=563 Abigail Adams minicast

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=563 0 Adams, feminist, wollstonecraft ladies otis 18th century, education Was she or wasn't she? Beckett and Susan invite you to decide for yourself, with links and books for you to use in your investigation. Was she or wasn't she? Beckett and Susan invite you to decide for yourself, with links and books for you to use in your investigation. The History Chicks clean 12:34 Episode 4 – Abigail Adams (audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=514 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=514#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:38:26 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=514 Episode 4 – Abigail Adams

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=514 0 history, women, adams, revolution, colonial, ladies, first lady, president, antoinette The woman that we discuss in this episode lived a life of devotion and sacrifice during an exciting, yet turbulent, period of American History. By all accounts she was an intelligent wife, mother, patriot, home fire-tender, Second Lady, The woman that we discuss in this episode lived a life of devotion and sacrifice during an exciting, yet turbulent, period of American History. By all accounts she was an intelligent wife, mother, patriot, home fire-tender, Second Lady, First Lady and oh, yes, mother of the sixth president of the United States. As if that were not enough, she was a self-educated, letter writing machine! The History Chicks no 1:08:04 Red Riding Hood Minicast (audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=467 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=467#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:29:09 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=467 Red Riding Hood Minicast

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=467 4 Fairy tales, perrault, cinderella, history, women, grimm, seyfried, antoinette, ingalls A small, less officially historical companion piece to the Cinderella podcast. A small, less officially historical companion piece to the Cinderella podcast. We discuss Little Red, who is following in her sister Cinderella's footsteps about a thousand years behind, and cover some modern versions of her story. The History Chicks clean 13:33 Episode 3 – Cinderella (Audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=416 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=416#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:50:59 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=416 Episode 3 – Cinderella

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=416 5 CInderella,History,podcast Not the princess you thought she was, exactly... Beckett and Susan debunk the myth that the Cinderella story is primarily concerned with waiting around for a prince. Sometimes a girl has to grab some animal pals, or maybe a magic tree, and create her own good fortune. The History Chicks clean 50:47 Little House Minicast (Audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=350 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=350#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:16:27 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=350 Little House Minicast

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=350 0 Ingalls, Wilder, prairie, Literature, authors, history, women, prairie, antoinette, desmet, books, museum Laura Ingalls Wilder - bonus material minicast Beckett and Susan cover books six through nine of the Little House on the Prairie series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Historychicks clean 29:10 Episode 2 – Laura Ingalls Wilder http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=283 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=283#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:30:06 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=283 Episode 2 – Laura Ingalls Wilder

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=283 11 Ingalls, Wilder, Prairie, Literature, Desmet, history, women, authors, Laura Ingalls Wilder - Episode 2 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 not all about fiddle playing and homesteading- it was a difficult life. One that was full of failure, and some controversy, on the road to literary success . The History Chicks clean 1:05:24 Episode 1 – Marie Antoinette (Audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=148 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=148#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:29:07 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=148 Episode 1 – Marie Antoinette

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=148 11 history, women, education, antoinette, wilder, borgia, tudor, elizabeth, literature, science, ladies, woman From fabulous to tragic in 34 short years. Beckett and Susan discuss an often-misunderstood figure in history. Made infamous by the social media of her day, this queen has left a legacy of misunderstanding in her wake. historychicks no 1:05:53 Introduction to The History Chicks (Audio) http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=129 http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=129#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:16:32 +0000 The History Chicks http://thehistorychicks.com/?p=129 Introduction to The History Chicks

]]> http://thehistorychicks.com/?feed=rss2&p=129 4 history, women, education, antoinette, wilder, borgia, tudor, elizabeth, literature, science, ladies, woman Any resemblance to a boring history class is purely coincidental! Beckett and Susan give you the inside scoop on the stories behind the women in history. Any resemblance to a boring history class is purely coincidental! Beckett and Susan give you the inside scoop on the stories behind the women in history. In a conversational style, the two co-hosts share what they've learned about the women (both real and fictional) throughout history, busting myths and revealing the little known facts. Complete with book, video, and media recommendations for the listener to explore the subject matter further. HistoryChicks clean 3:05