Archive for January 2011

Episode 01: Marie Antoinette

Posted 30 January 2011 by
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We launch our podcast with a woman who has been long misunderstood. She is most remembered for two things, and one is completely inaccurate. That’s right, total tabloid fodder that morphed into historical “fact”.

Maria Antoine Josepha Joanna, born into Austrian royalty was a girl with a fine pedigree, stunning looks, graceful carriage and a pleasant demeanor.  The path of her life was created by her mother (whose wasn’t, right?) who took great pride and long thought into marrying off her  children not necessarily for love, but for political reasons. Her youngest daughter would be plunged into an extraordinary life in a foreign land first as the Dauphine of France, then as Queen, mother, style icon,and eventually, political prisoner and symbol .

But this isn’t a Disney Princess story.  It was one of patience, sacrifice, duty and planning, and –quite frankly- it wasn’t all big fashion, cake and champagne. That was the image, not the reality. In some regards, the history of Marie Antoinette was not only a result of her upbringing and the political climate, but she was also a victim of the social media of her time ( and yeah, ultimately, the guillotine. Ouch.) <em> <strong>(Click here for more fabulous shownotes!)</strong> </em>!

Introduction to The History Chicks (Audio)

Posted 20 January 2011 by
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Introduction to The History Chicks

Episode 1 Clue

Posted 9 January 2011 by
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Because we  just can’t keep a good secret down, here is a hint about Episode 1.

You Have Stumbled Upon The History Chicks

Posted 7 January 2011 by
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Bookmark us and come back in a few weeks. We are currently obsessively preparing for our launch. You will want to check back!