The Schuyler Sisters - a conversation with author Amanda Vaill
Since the musical Hamilton opened on Broadway, we've been getting a lot of requests to cover the Schuyler sisters, Angelica, Eliza and Peggy. (You sang that, right?) But we couldn't make it work becau...
26 Jun 20161h 9min
Mary Todd Lincoln (Part 2)
In our last episode we talked about Mary's childhood, education and life as the wife of Abraham Lincoln. She was described as, "amiable, accomplished, gracious and a sparkling talker," by members of t...
11 Jun 20161h 21min
Mary Todd Lincoln (Part 1)
Mary Todd Lincoln's life can't be defined by who she married and her husband's legacy--she was a lot more than simply a southern born wife of a president. Actually, she wasn't simple at all. Le...
4 Jun 20161h 7min
Madam CJ Walker
When Madam C.J. Walker solved one of her own personal problems, she also created an opportunity to leave behind a life as a laundress for one as a successful businesswoman, philanthropist and civil ri...
14 Mai 20161h 9min
Q and A
What would you serve Dorothy Parker for dinner? What are your favorite things from pop culture? When will you cover the Schuyler Sisters? Listeners' burning questions, answered. Learn more abou...
30 Apr 201654min
Zelda Fitzgerald
Zelda Fitzgerald - the original Manic Pixie Dream Girl, muse of F. Scott, has been remembered as a trophy, a fashion icon, a mental patient, an author, and an artist. This unique woman lived a complex...
23 Apr 20161h 51min
"Miss Potter" Moviecast
We cannot get enough Beatrix Potter! Here is our coverage of the 2006 movie "Miss Potter," starring Renee Zellweger in the title role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
2 Apr 20161h 39min
Beatrix Potter
Though she's chiefly known for her charming illustrations, Beatrix Potter was more than an artist and author; she was a scientist, conservationist, and a philanthropist who used her talent to better t...
27 Mar 20161h 43min
