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History, Bitches!

Brittany and Erika

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From Queen Isabela “the She Wolf” of France to Phillis Wheatley, America’s first black published poet, history is full of provocative and forgotten women. This podcast rethinks the legacies of these crazy dames and bad broads and celebrates the achievements of those previously overlooked or neglected. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com
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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.על ידי Brittany and Erika
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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 - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos…
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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: https://www.lincolncottage.org/ Twitter: https://twit…
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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: https://twitter.com/LincolnsCottage Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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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 First Lady’s tragic life and evolving legacy. President L…
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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.על ידי Brittany and Erika
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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 Innocence Project, visit: https://www.innocenceproject.org/ …
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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 End the Backlog: http://www.endthebacklog.org/ To subm…
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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 get sidetracked by...well everything. It’s a wild one! …
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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 suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podc…
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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 Nazi king and Charlotte of Wales, the original People’…
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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 heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brit…
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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 second segment of the show features discussions of rape,…
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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 archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com To submit …
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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: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remi…
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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: http://historybitchespodcast.com…
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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 Anthos For blog articles and the complete podcast archive…
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​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. Tune-in to learn how Kate and Museum Hack are actively w…
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​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 complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcas…
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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 lots more! For blog articles and the complete podcast …
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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 scandals and private tragedies including her own mysteriou…
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