The History Chicks

The History Chicks


Latest Episodes

London Tour Travelogue 2023
November 03, 2023

We met fifty listeners in London for the trip of a lifetime!

Absinthe with The Gilded Gentleman (and Roosters!)
October 03, 2023

While we're on a Field Trip, we turned the show over to the Roosters this week with a Veuve Clicquot adjacent subject: The History of Absinthe with The Gilded Gentleman, Carl Raymond with cameos from Bowery Boy Greg Young, and Beckett's husband Chris Grah

Veuve Cliquot
September 13, 2023

Barbe-Nicole Clicquot built a luxury empire amid the turbulent politics of post-Revolution France. After years of battling everything from Napoleon to Mother Nature herself, she finally rocketed to worldwide fame after one daring escapade, Raise your gla

Maria Montessori
August 22, 2023

Maria Montessori revolutionized education during the early 20th century with her approach to child-led learning and was convinced that the children of the world were the key to peace on earth.

Lillian Moller Gilbreth (and an announcement)
August 09, 2023

Lillian Gilbreth should be remembered for any of her life accomplishments: psychologist, industrial engineer, author, inventor, and pioneer in the field of industrial psychology. From her collection of degrees to her equal partnership marriage to her work

Barbie and Ruth Handler: A History
July 20, 2023

The live-action movie, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig is opening and we're not only buying tickets and wearing our Barbie pink but also looking back on our coverage of this iconic figure and the woman who created her: Ruth Handler.

Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sarah Forbes Bonetta
July 12, 2023

While we couldn't confirm that Queen Charlotte was a woman of color, we can tell you about two women who were and who lived aristocratic lives in Georgian and Victorian England.

The Statue of Liberty 2023
June 27, 2023

Today we bring you our traditional 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.

Queen Charlotte, Part Two
June 10, 2023

We conclude our series on the real life of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain as her world turns from cozy to chaotic.

Queen Charlotte Part 1
June 02, 2023

As the Season is now upon us, all the elegant individuals of the ton await news regarding their beloved queen. With scandalous fabrications confusing even the most learned members of our society, we feel that it is our duty to distinguish aspersion and mi