The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

Born in Africa and transported as a slave to America, this Revolutionary War era poet became the darling of London and charmed notable figures of American history along the way. Learn more ab...

11 Helmi 20191h 27min

One of the world's most prolific serial killers... basically lives up to the hype.  The only thing we can clear her of is her gruesome bathing practices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

27 Tammi 20191h 23min

Most grade school kids will tell you that Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave and conductor on the Underground Railroad which is a great start--but she was so much more! A nurse, a spy, a military lea...

6 Tammi 20191h 45min

Barbie has inspired generations of children in her 59 years, always representing the historically novel idea that women have choices in their lives. She's both an icon and a record of just how far we'...

15 Joulu 20181h 35min

"Belle Starr" and "Calamity Jane" aren't even their given names!  We separate fact from fabrication in our coverage of these famous women of the Wild West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

27 Marras 20181h 23min

Even though her life was a short one, Anne Frank's account of her turbulent times has provided inspiration for millions of people all over the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

9 Marras 20182h 19min

Jane's life of far-reaching social service and her work for peace didn't prevent her from being called "America's most dangerous woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

13 Loka 20181h 15min

Later known as "The Mother of Social Work", Jane Addams took a circuitous route to find her life's calling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Syys 20181h 16min