by The History Chicks | Sep 1, 2018 | Biography Episode, Episode, Podcasts
To end the summer we thought we would revisit and remaster our 2011 episode about the life of Clara Barton. Her story touched both of us when we recorded it but she’s come to our minds a lot since then. The lessons from her life, including strength, perseverance, bravery and compassion are ones that we can all use in our lives at any time.
by The History Chicks | Aug 12, 2018 | Biography Episode, Episode, Podcasts
The line between Georgia O’Keeffe’s childhood in Wisconsin to her death nearly 100 years later is as jagged, complex, colorful, unique, ever- changing and interesting as the vistas outside her final New Mexico homes.
by The History Chicks | Jul 21, 2018 | Biography Episode, Episode, Podcasts
Gráinne Ui Mháille, Grainne, Granuaile, Gráinne Mhaol, Grace, That Irish Pirate Queen From the 16th Century…whatever you call her, her life and legacy as a strong, independent, bold, fearless (and yes, criminal) woman doesn’t change.
Statue at Westport House, Co Mayo, Ireland
by The History Chicks | Jun 30, 2018 | Biography Episode, Episode, Podcasts
She’s neither alive nor dead; she exists but has never taken a breath; her innards are as hard as steel, but just the sight of her has brought men to grateful, hopeful tears. The Statue of Liberty is a she, which makes her fair game for one of our conversations.
Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider: Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.
