Episode 3624: She Painted Her Way Into History: The Remarkable Story of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard with Janell Strube Weekend of 7-4

History remembers the kings, queens, and generals—but what about the women whose brilliance was nearly erased?On this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes author Janell Strube to discuss Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution, an unforgettable historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of French artist Adélaïde Labille-Guiard. As the French Revolution reshaped a nation, Adélaïde fought not only to perfect her craft but to earn recognition in a world determined to keep women out of the spotlight.Janell shares the fascinating true history behind the novel, why Adélaïde's achievements deserve to be remembered, and how themes of resilience, ambition, and perseverance continue to resonate today. It's a compelling conversation about art, courage, forgotten history, and the women who changed the world—even when history tried to forget them.About This Week in AmericaThis Week in America with Ric Bratton features conversations with today's leading authors, experts, innovators, and thought leaders covering history, health, business, technology, personal growth, current events, and the stories shaping our world. New episodes every week.Learn more about Janell Strube, Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution, and hear the complete interview on This Week in America with Ric Bratton. Keywords:historical fiction, historical novel, women in history, forgotten women, French Revolution, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, female artists, women painters, art history, historical fiction books, Janell Strube, author interview, books, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, podcast