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The History Chicks Podcast

Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.

  1. 11 SEPT

    Fannie Lou Hamer 2024

    We reached back a few years to again shine the spotlight on this remarkable woman. Fannie Lou Hamer began life as a small child whose hard labor was key to her family’s survival. She grew up to become a fiery civil rights activist who would not be silenced by intimidation, violence, or the personal wishes of the President of the United States himself. This episode is sponsored in part by: Factor Meals: 50% off your first box with code hc50 Osea skin care: 10% off your first order with code CHICKS at OSEAMalibu.com Lume Deodorant: 15% off all Lume products with code CHICKS LolaVie hair care: 15% off with code CHICKS15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 8m

  2. 28 AUG

    Emily Roebling

    Emily Roebling stepped in to facilitate the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband, its chief engineer, fell victim to a mysterious illness. Though her contributions were kept shadowed at the time, later generations have come to realize how critical she was to the project's completion. There are just a few tickets left to join us in NYC on 9/14/24 for our Field Trip Dinner Cruise! Sign up at Like Minds Travel! This episode is sponsored in part by: Factor Meals: Use code hc50 for 50% off your first box of fresh, delicious meals in 2 minutes at FactorMeals.com/hc50 LolaVie hair care: Use code CHICKS at LolaVie.com for 15% off Quince: For timeless, high-quality clothing, jewelry, handbags, and more and get free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/CHICKS Honeylove: Get 20% off shapewear, bras, and a whole lot more at honeylove.com/HISTORYCHICKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 15m

  3. 7 AUG

    Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 2

    Maria Theresa was the only woman to rule the Hapsburg dominions in her own right and is considered to have been one of its most successful leaders. Gathering the broken pieces of the empire she inherited, she assembled a brand new country - strategically laying the foundations of cultural reform that changed the course of history. This episode is sponsored in part by: Lume, whole body deodorant is 15 percent off with code CHICKS Factor Meals, 50% off 1st box, 20% off the second with code HC50 OSEA, get glowy, healthy skin and 10% off your first order with code CHICKS 3 Day Blinds, Buy 1 get 1 50%off, head to 3dayblinds.com/CHICKS Join us on September 14, 2024, for our Field Trip Dinner Cruise in New York City! Information is available at Like Minds Travel! We hope to see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 46m

  4. 24 JUL

    Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 1

    Destined from her cradle for a seat on the throne, Maria Theresa had to fight both the prejudices of her age AND some of the greatest warriors of the time in order to secure her empire. Please join us on our Field Trip Dinner Cruise on September, 14th in NYC! DETAILS HERE Support for this episode from: Pack your bags with Quince Treat yourself with Honeylove Get glowing skin with Osea, use code CHICKS Deliciously dine in 2 minutes with Factor Meals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 36m

  5. 10 JUL

    Austria Field Trip Travelogue 2024

    Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends as we tell you all about our adventures in Austria! From the glamour of the Habsburgs in Vienna to the musical history of Salzburg and points in between, we'll tell you our stories of history, gastronomy, comedy... and friendship. Factor Meals: 50% off your first box Lume Deodorant: 15% off all products 3-Day Blinds: Buy one get one 50% off Quince: Free shipping and 365-Day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 47m

  6. 26 JUN

    The Statue of Liberty 2024

    Today we bring you our traditional Fourth of July holiday coverage of the life and times of the Statue of Liberty, from her conception at a dinner party in France to the symbol of hope she has become for the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 0m

  7. 12 JUN

    Gertrude Bell

    Once upon a time, a daughter of privilege took her enormous intelligence, unfathomable bravery, and an entire set of Wedgwood china into the uncharted parts of the Middle East, making maps, discoveries and friends along the way. Her work helped pave the way for the establishment of the modern country of Iraq. This episode is brought to you, in part, by these advertisers: Blueland: cleaning products that are better for the planet; 15% off your first order, blueland.com/CHICKS Quince: Beautiful, clothing essentials; free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/CHICKS Factor Meals: 50% off your first box, and 20% off your next month (while subscription is active) use code HC50 at factormeals.com/HC50 Lume Deodorant: Whole body deodorant products; 15% off with code CHICKS at lumedeodorant.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m

  8. 29 MAY

    Georgia O'Keeffe

    Georgia O'Keeffe is known as the mother of Modernism; she created a vast body of work, always finding a novel way to express what she wanted to say through her art. After talking about Mary Cassatt, we were both drawn back to her story and thought you might like to revisit her, too. From 2018 This episode is sponsored by: Factor Meals: Use code hc50 Rosetta Stone/CHICKS: 50% off Honeylove/HISTORYCHICKS: 20% off Quince/CHICKS: free-shipping and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 32m
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Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.

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  • Years Active
    2011 - 2024
  • Episodes
    308
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    Clean
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