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Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.

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Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.

    Jessie Tarbox Beals

    Jessie Tarbox Beals

    According to Jessie Tarbox Beals - the first female photojournalist in the world - the key to success is mostly HUSTLE. In her case, it looked like this: arrive in a new town, set up a darkroom, canvas the populace, ingratiate yourself, SNAP SNAP SNAP, develop, print, deliver, catch the train as it's pulling out of the station...
    Be in the right place at the right time.
    Make your own opportunities.
    repeat repeat repeat
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Althea Gibson Part 1

    Althea Gibson Part 1

    There are quite a few lines on a tennis court; sideline, baseline, service line - all of which have their functions. But beginning in 1950, a powerful and charismatic African American athlete named Althea Gibson began to smash tennis' color lines, one after another. Althea Gibson broke new ground and changed the world's perception of what was possible in the world of sports.

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann

    Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann

    Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann were talented and musically gifted women. They were both child prodigies and both dazzled audiences across Europe. While they were (and still are) often put in the shadow of a talented male relative, one woman quietly stepped out of the spotlight while the other fought to stay.


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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 2

    Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 2

    Alice Roosevelt Longworth was once the most famous woman in the world. She graduated from youthful frivolity into the deadly serious role of behind-the-scenes political engine and policy influencer; always the center of the action and (sometimes grudging) admiration wherever she went.

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    • 2 hr 34 min
    Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 1

    Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 1

    President Theodore Roosevelt had many challenges during his career… corruption in the
    New York police force, the creation of the Panama Canal , the Spanish American war, protecting the Grand Canyon and other national monuments, and groundbreaking anti-trust legislation
    But the greatest challenge he faced was a volcano in a blue dress, his eldest daughter - flouter of convention, spicy of demeanor, and perhaps the world’s first media superstar…who admirers across the world came to call America’s “Princess Alice.”

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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Mrs. Claus, 2023

    Mrs. Claus, 2023

    Mrs. Claus has a history as colorful as her husband's so we spotlight it in our annual visit to her life! Originally, this episode is from 2014, but it's sort of a time-capsule episode: we've added things over the years, including this year, so if you hear Jingle Bells, there's still more to come!

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    • 17 min

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7.5K Ratings

7.5K Ratings

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My Favorite Podcast!

I’m obsessed with The History chicks Podcast! I feel like Beckett and Susan are lifelong friends. They’ve been a constant companion in my ear as I’ve navigated some hard life transitions. Hearing the life stories of women before us with their trials and triumphs helps me understand that the hard things we go through are only a small piece of the grand picture of of our lives. It keeps me strong. I hope to meet these fabulous women some day. Keep up the great work ladies. You have been a blessing to me!

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I’ve been listening for years, and heard about so many cool women I never would’ve known! These ladies do an excellent job of diving deep and telling a story.

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The best podcast!

I love learning about women in history and this podcast provides the best and funniest accounts of famous women in history. The depth of knowledge, research and passion by the hosts are notable and I can’t wait for more episodes. Would also love to have re-recordings or updated audio on older episodes (my favorites!) as the audio wasn’t as clear back then. Great work and please keep them coming!!

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