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History, Bitches!
by The History Bitch
From Livia Drusilla to Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, history is chock-full of provocative women. This podcast exposes the lives of these crazy dames and bad broads, and re-considers the contentious legacies they’ve left behind. So, hold onto your hats…
Episodes
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Episode 42: A Trip to New Orleans - Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie
Join Brittany and Erika as they explore two iconic New Orleans women: Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie. Staples of their societies in their time and in ours but with two very different legacies: one a voodoo queen capable of granting wishes, and the other a vicious, cruel monster run out of town.
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Episode 41: Kate Webster & Leonarda Cianciulli
It’s the most spoopiest time of the year….! Welcome back, bitches! To celebrate the start of the Halloween season, Erika and Brittany are profiling Kate Webster, “the Richmond Murderess,” and Italian serial killer Leonarda Cianciulli (a.k.a. "Soap-Maker of Correggio"). Theme Music: Bach -...
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Episode 41: Elizabeth Keckly (Pt. 2)
This companion to Episode 40: Elizabeth Keckly (Pt. 1), features an interview with Erin Carlson Mast, CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln's Cottage. Tune-in to hear us chat about everything Elizabeth Keckly-from her friendship with Mary Todd to her role as Lincoln historian. Website:...
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Episode 40: Elizabeth-Keckly (Pt.1)
Quick primer episode on the incredible Elizabeth Keckly, who we shall be discussing with our good friends over at Lincoln’s Cottage in celebration of both Black History Month and Women’s History Month. President Lincoln's Cottage Website: https://www.lincolncottage.org/ Twitter:...
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Episode 39: Mary Todd Lincoln
December 13, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Todd Lincoln’s birth. To mark the occasion, Erika and Brittany are joined by Erin Carlson Mast, the CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC. Join us for a fascinating, in-depth chat on the controversial…
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Episode 38: Queens of Vice, Stephanie St. Clare & Griselda Blanco
Brittany and Erika discuss the careers they wish they could shock their families with at Thanksgiving. Alas, a life of criminal enterprise isn’t for us so instead we’ll talk about two ladies who rose to the top of their games.
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Episode 37: Baby Farmers
You may think of cute little cabbage patch babies when you hear about baby farms, but the truth is a hell of lot less cute. Join Erika and Brittany as we explore this 1800s practice and one of it’s most notorious practitioners, Amelie Dwyer
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Episode 36: Lady Rippers, the Unlikely Suspects
Erika and Brittany explore the idea that Jack the Ripper was in fact Jill the Ripper. Conclusions? Probably not, but we meet some interesting and outrageous candidates along the way.
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Episode 35: Olga & Anastasia Romanov
This episode, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Romanov family’s execution. We’ll provide a bit of historical context before jumping into the lives of Grand Duchesses Olga and Anastasia, the women who impersonated them, and the discovery of the family’s remains. To donate to the…
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Episode 34: Ethel Rosenberg & Carrie Buck
This was meant to be a 4th of July episode, but...well...you’ll get it. Join us as we examine the tragic lives of accused spy Ethel Rosenberg and Carrie Buck, a victim of America’s early eugenics movement. To donate to the Innocence Project, visit: https://www.innocenceproject.org/ To donate to…
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Episode 33: Marsha P. Johnson & the Chevalier D'Eon
Happy Pride, bitches! This week, we’re discussing American gay liberation activist, Marsha P. Johnson and French soldier/diplomat/spy, the Chevalier d'Éon. Join us as we chat about these extraordinary and brave trans women, butcher the French language, get interrupted by a delivery person, and…
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Episode 32: Tokyo Rose
Join us for a very special episode in which Erika and I learn the importance of communicating, review Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, share our thought on pigeons, and discuss the tragic story of Iva Ikuko Toguri D'Aquino, a.k.a. Tokyo Rose. Happy Memorial, bitches! To submit a hometown heroine or...
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Episode 31: Wallis Simpson & Princess Charlotte
To celebrate the upcoming wedding of American actress Meghan Markle to some British dude (I think he might be famous or something), this episode of History, Bitches is about the the British royal family! Tune-in to hear about Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who ‘saved’ the monarchy from a...
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Episode 30: Dr. Mary Walker & La Malinche
This week’s episode covers Dr. Mary Walker, certified badass and the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor, and the controversial figure of La Malinche, a captive/conspirator in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Don’t forget to send in your hometown heroines, bitches! To submit a hometown...
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Episode 29: Alice Dunbar Nelson & Gisella Perl
This episode, “History, Bitches” is celebrating Black Women’s History Month, National Poetry Month, and Yom Hashoah or Days of Remembrance. Tune-in to hear about journalist, poet, and activist Alice Dunbar Nelson and Gisella Perl, a renowned OB-GYN and Holocaust survivor. Trigger warning: the...
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Episode 28: Madge Oberholtzer & Zenobia
This week’s episode tackles the brave, though admittedly problematic, heroine Madge Oberholtzer and ancient rebel queen, Zenobia. Happy Women’s History Month, bitches! Theme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos For blog articles and the complete podcast…
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Episode 27: Clementine Barnabet & Anne Askew
What do America’s first documented black female serial killer and Tudor England’s last Protestant martyr have in common? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! But, listen to Brittany and Erika talk about Clementine Barnabet and Anne Askew on this week’s episode. Happy Women’s History Month, bitches! Theme Music:...
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Episode 26: Ona Judge & Mary Bowser
To celebrate Black History Month, Erika and I chat about two badass ladies who dared to defy a president, Ona Judge and Mary Bowser. Theme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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Episode 25: We're Back Bitches!
We’re back, bitches! After a year-long+ hiatus, 'History Bitches' is happy to return with a new co-host, Erika. In this episode, we discuss the famous/historical ladies who first ignited our interest in women’s history. Theme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by…
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Episode 24: Badass Bitches of the Met
It likely comes as no surprise that women are under-represented in the art world. However, renegade tour company Museum Hack is hoping to change that! This episode, I interview Museum Hack’s Creative Lead and Project Champion, Kate Downey, the creator of their Badass Bitches of the Met tour....
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Episode 23: Bitches & Witches
Can’t wait until next Halloween for more goblins and ghouls? Then you’re in luck! This week’s episode, a co-production with the Renaissance English History Podcast, is all about witches. So, turn out the lights and grab a blanket, cause it’s about to get spooky! For blog articles and the…
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Episode 22: Ghoul Girls
This week’s episode is a co-production between History, Bitches and the Renaissance English History Podcast. So, grab a blanket and flashlight because it’s about to get spooky. Tune-in as co-host Heather and I talk about Anne Boleyn’s headless specter, the tortured spirit of Lady Jane Grey, and...
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Episode 21: Theodosia Burr (Mini-cast)
The Encyclopedia of Women in American History described her ‘one of the best educated women of her generation,’ while America’s 3rd Vice President regarded her as his most trusted confidante. The daughter of (in)famous Founding Father Aaron Burr, Theodosia’s life was characterized by public...
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Episode 20: History Bitches Gets Undressed Pt. 2
Bodies, stays, and busk points, OH MY! This week, for ‘History Bitches Gets Undressed, Part 2,’ I speak to guest co-host Sarah Bendall about the predecessors to the corset. Tune-in to hear about Catherine de' Medici’s rumored connection to the stay’s invention, how busks and busk points were...
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Episode 19: History Bitches Gets Undressed Pt. 1
Centuries before the Victoria’s Secret Angels were raising eyebrows on the cat-walk, European noblewomen set fingers wagging and hearts racing with their voluminous skirts! For this week’s episode of ‘History, Bitches,’ I chat with Sarah Bendall, a Phd candidate researching women’s history…
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Episode 18: Daughters of the Empire-Settler Women in South Africa
During the year 1820, roughly 5,000 Britons descended on what is today South Africa to seize land and spread their ‘civilizing’ influence to the Xhosa natives. Among these early settlers were numerous daughters, mothers, and wives. What function did these oft-overlooked women play in the British...
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Episode 17: Heroines on the High Seas
During the 19th century, a handful of extraordinary British women disguised themselves as men and sailed the high seas. Whether driven by financial desperation or seeking a distant lover, these ‘female tars’ endured countless hardships and the constant danger of having their true gender exposed....
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Episode 16: Nancy Wake, “The White Mouse”
She parachuted out airplanes, bicycled 500 km. through opposition-held territory, and killed Nazis using just her bare hands! But, what led this spunky, teenage run-away to become an “Inglorious Bastards”-style Nazi killer? Check-out, Nancy Wake, “The White Mouse,” to find out. For blog articles...
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Episode 15: Mata Hari
From disenchanted, favorite child she escaped to become a hopeful, teenage bride. From business-savvy show woman and courtesan she fell to become a convicted spy. From birth to death, Mata Hari’s life was defined by transformation. Charged with aiding Germany while deceiving France, Mata Hari…
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Episode 14: Phills Wheatley (Mini-cast)
She overcame her subjugated status to become America’s first black published poet, yet she died in abject poverty. How could Phillis Wheatley soar to such great heights, only to plummet so far? Tune-in, and find out. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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Episode 13: Aida Overton-Walker (Mini-cast)
She was the first African-American female entertainer to achieve international stardom, but there’s a good chance you've never heard of her. Check-out the first episode of “History, Bitches” Black History Month mini-cast series to learn more about “Queen of the Cakewalk,” Aida Overton-Walker.…
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Episode 12: Abe Sada Pt. 2
Some considered her living proof of the hazards of female sexuality; others esteemed her for revolting against the patriarchy. Tune in for Part II as Brittany and guest-host Farron unravel the legend and legacy of Abe Sada. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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Episode 11: Abe Sada Pt. 1
She perpetrated the crime of the century; after cutting her name into her murdered lover’s thigh, Abe Sada left her brand on Japanese history, too. Tune-in to discover how our latest subject transformed from impetuous school-girl to love-struck killer. For blog articles and the complete podcast...
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Episode 10: Twisted Sisters
They're selective mutes, murderous housemaids, and twins possessed by “folie à deux.” Tune-in to discover what makes June and Jennifer Gibbons, Christine and Léa Papin, and Sabina and Ursula Eriksson “twisted sisters!” For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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Episode 9: Lavinia Fisher (Mini-cast)
Was Charleston’s Lavinia Fisher America’s first woman serial killer? Tune-in to hear the grisly legend and discover the shocking truth. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com
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Episode 8: Ada “Bricktop” Smith, “Cabaret Queen of Paris and Rome”
F. Scott Fitzgerald said his real claim to fame was not penning “This Side of Paradise” or “The Great Gatsby,” but rather discovering Bricktop before Cole Porter. Tune-in to discover more about Ada “Bricktop” Smith, “Cabaret Queen of Paris and Rome.” For blog articles and the complete podcast...
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Episode 7: Mabel Stark (Mini-cast)
Selina Kyle ain’t got nothin’ on Mabel Stark! The world’s first women tiger trainer, she was the original Catwoman. Tune-in to discover more about Mabel’s 9 lives. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com
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Episode 6: Bessie Stringfield (Mini-cast)
She rode solo coast to coast eight times during the peak of racial discrimination in the U.S, established the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club, and owned 27 Harleys. Bad mamma-jamma? You bet your ass! Tune-in to discover more about the original “Easy Rider,” Bessie Stringfield.
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Episode 5: "The Iron Lady" Pt. 2
Reactions to her death included requesting, “Ding, Dong the Witch is Dead” be played in her memory. Ouch! But, conversely, she was ranked # 16 in the BBC’s survey of the 100 Greatest Britons. So, who’s right? Tune-in to discover why Margaret Thatcher’s legacy is so contentious.
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Episode 4: "The Iron Lady" Pt. 1
Her nicknames include “Attila the Hen,” the “Grocer’s Daughter,” and the “Iron Lady”- but who was the real Margaret Thatcher? Tune-in to discover more about the unexpected rise of Britain’s first woman Prime Minister. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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Episode 3: Alice Roosevelt Longworth
From maverick first daughter to Washington power broker, Chelsea and the Bush twins got nothin’ on Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Tune-in to discover more about the eccentric life of Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite child. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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Episode 2: Queen Isabella "the She-Wolf" of France
From majorly side-lined tween bride to the “Queen that Conquered England,” Isabella of France was one bad-ass chick! Tune-in to discover more about the woman history’s deemed the “She-Wolf.” For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com
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Episode 1: Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald
Husband F. Scott Fitzgerald called her his “barbarian princess from the South,” other folks just called her crazy! Tune-in to discover more about the tumultuous life of dancer, author, and artist Zelda Fitzgerald. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From Livia Drusilla to Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, history is chock-full of provocative women. This podcast exposes the lives of these crazy dames and bad broads, and re-considers the contentious legacies they’ve left behind. So, hold onto your hats…
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The History Bitch
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From Livia Drusilla to Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, history is chock-full of provocative women. This podcast exposes the lives of these crazy dames and bad broads, and re-considers the contentious legacies they’ve left behind. So, hold onto your hats…
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