Episode 210: Elizabeth Van Lew and Belle Boyd


Elizabeth Van Lew and Belle Boyd were both born in Virginia, both died in 1900, and both were spies during the American Civil War…for opposing sides of the conflict!
(more…)by The History Chicks | Aug 22, 2022 | Episode, Podcasts
Elizabeth Van Lew and Belle Boyd were both born in Virginia, both died in 1900, and both were spies during the American Civil War…for opposing sides of the conflict!
(more…)by The History Chicks | Aug 11, 2022 | Episode, Podcasts
Whether she’s styled as Lady Elizabeth Chudleigh or Countess of Bristol or Duchess of Kingston, she should be remembered as a woman who, right or wrong, made her own choices in her world during a time when women had very few options. She dealt with all that life threw her way by being witty and charming and aware of the social norms of the day. Her story is a lesson in dealing with the consequences of one fateful decision.
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Want to learn more about the Royal Hospital at Chelsea (or visit if Covid ever goes away)? It’s where the Chelsea Flower Show is held each year! Royal Hospital
Kingston House, formerly Chudleigh House, pretty swanky love nest!
Ahhhh! This is a wide-open field and there are several story arcs in here to play with, Dear Movie Producer!
Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider: Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.