The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

We're going back to our 2013 coverage of this iconic artist who turned her pain, passion, fear, and unique outlook on life into remarkable and memorable art. Her bold subject and color choices (as well as her bold life choices) defied convention and sent her to the heights of international acclaim. Our 2026 Field Trip to London sold out in record time, but you can get your name on the waitlist at Like Minds Travel. [https://www.likemindstravel.com/the-history-chicks-field-trip-to-london-3/] Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: Listen to the new Pride and Prejudice at audible.com/janeauste [https://www.audible.com/pd/Pride-and-Prejudice-Audiobook/B0FBS2CPR7?source_code=PBPGB7140813253325]n Wayfair: Every style, every home. Wayfair.com [https://www.wayfair.com/] Honeylove: Comfortable and innovative bras and shapewear, 20%off at honeylove.com/historychicks [https://www.honeylove.com/?utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Podscale&utm_campaign=PR&utm_creative=HistoryChicks&amount=20percent] Blissy: Silk pillowcases for improved hair and skin, 30%off at blissy.com/historychicks [https://blissy.com/pages/historychicks?utm_source=partner-am&utm_campaign=partner-historychicks&utm_content=partner-historychicks&utm_term=partner-historychicks&utm_medium=partner-historychicks&promo=HISTORYCHICKS&transaction_id=%7Btransaction_id%7D] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Catherine de Medici lived in a century defined by the the contributions of remarkable women, and she distinguished herself as one of the most remarkable of them all. No longer an apprentice in the art of intrigue, she was sharp and strategic and brave in ways that defied cultural expectations Whatever her reputation became, her capacity for calculated action was matched by her courage in the face of adversity, all focused on one goal; to be the custodian of her family's legacy on the throne of France - against all opponents. Registration is now open for our April, 2026 Field Trip to London! For more information and to register, visit LIKE MINDS TRAVEL [https://www.likemindstravel.com/the-history-chicks-field-trip-to-london-3/]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

As the last legitimate heir to a powerful family, Catherine de Medici was married at only 14 into one of the most powerful royal houses in Europe. The two halves of her story are VASTLY different, and here in Part 1, we are going to tell you about how she had no resources but INNER resources - and the character that developed from the circumstances in which she was placed. This episode is sponsored by: OSEA: Use code CHICKS at OSEAMALIBU.COM [https://oseamalibu.com/] for 10% off your first order. HONEYLOVE: Use this link HONEYLOVE.COM/HISTORYCHICKS [https://www.honeylove.com/?utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Podscale&utm_campaign=PR&utm_creative=HistoryChicks&amount=20percent&discount=PC-ENRYB] for 20% off WAYFAIR: Get organized and refresh your home for less at WAYFAIR.COM [https://www.wayfair.com/] BLISSY: Better hair, skin, and sleep for 30% off with code HISTORYCHICKS at BLISSY.COM/HISTORYCHICKS [https://blissy.com/pages/historychicks?utm_source=partner-am&utm_campaign=partner-historychicks&utm_content=partner-historychicks&utm_term=partner-historychicks&utm_medium=partner-historychicks&promo=HISTORYCHICKS&transaction_id=%7Btransaction_id%7D] And always, look fabulous while supporting the podcast at our shop: The History Chicks on Dashery [https://the-history-chicks-podcast.dashery.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

It's field trip time again! We took 50 listeners with us to the cradle of our country - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the course of a long weekend, we absorbed the sites and stories we'd learned about in school, and learned about those figures whose vital contributions have faded over time. Through our exposure to the artifacts, places and people at the heart of our country's founding, we began to comprehend that the freedoms we enjoy today were the result of hard-won battles and sacrifices from those who have gone before us; a torch we must pass to those who follow. You'll also hear stories of ghosts, museums, ice cream, gallivanting, and that most hallowed of indulgences: the Philly Cheese Steak. Thanks to all of the travelers who made this field trip a success, and we hope to see every listener on the bus someday. We call the back seat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Suzanne Valadon was born on the wrong side of the tracks, and the wrong side of the blanket, but grew up to be one of the It Girls of the Impressionist era. She traveled a unique journey to stardom by parlaying her career as an artist's model into an artistic career of her own. This episode brought to you in part by: Honeylove [https://www.honeylove.com/?utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Podscale&utm_campaign=PR&utm_creative=HistoryChicks&amount=20percent&discount=PC-ENRYB] Blueland [https://www.blueland.com/pages/podcast?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=The%20History%20Chicks&utm_name=The%20History%20Chicks&utm_discount=15&utm_code=rsu-15historyc2mz] OSEA [https://oseamalibu.com/] Hungryroot [https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=CHICKS&b=1764&utm_source=the-history-chicks&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=veritone-podcast] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]