Destined from her cradle for a seat on the throne, Maria Theresa had to fight both the prejudices of her age AND some of the greatest warriors of the time in order to secure her empire. Please join us on our Field Trip Dinner Cruise on September, 14th in NYC! DETAILS HERE Support for this episode from: Pack your bags with Quince Treat yourself with Honeylove Get glowing skin with Osea, use code CHICKS Deliciously dine in 2 minutes with Factor Meals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends as we tell you all about our adventures in Austria! From the glamour of the Habsburgs in Vienna to the musical history of Salzburg and points in between, we'll tell you our stories of history, gastronomy, comedy... and friendship. Factor Meals: 50% off your first box Lume Deodorant: 15% off all products 3-Day Blinds: Buy one get one 50% off Quince: Free shipping and 365-Day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends as we tell you all about our adventures in Austria! From the glamour of the Hapsburgs in Vienna to the musical history of Salzburg and points in between, we'll tell you our stories of history, gastronomy, comedy... and friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Today we bring you our traditional Fourth of July 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Alice Roosevelt Longworth was once the most famous woman in the world. She graduated from youthful frivolity into the deadly serious role of behind-the-scenes political engine and policy influencer; always the center of the action and (sometimes grudging) admiration wherever she went. Join us in PARIS! Registration is now open to travel with us to Paris in October, 2024! Check out the Field Trip itinerary and sign up at Like Minds Travel And, there are just two spots left for our Field Trip to Austria in June, learn more at Like Minds Travel! This episode is sponsored by: RocketMoney, s ..read more

President Theodore Roosevelt had many challenges during his career… corruption in the New York police force, the creation of the Panama Canal , the Spanish American war, protecting the Grand Canyon and other national monuments, and groundbreaking anti-trust legislation But the greatest challenge he faced was a volcano in a blue dress, his eldest daughter - flouter of convention, spicy of demeanor, and perhaps the world’s first media superstar…who admirers across the world came to call America’s “Princess Alice.” Join us on our Field Trip to Austria in June of '24! Only a few spots left, for i ..read more

Mary Cassatt had always been an independent thinker. But once she became a member of the radical group of artists known as the Impressionists, she sidestepped expectations of gender (and the traditional rules of artistic expression) and forged a singular style that was all her own. This episode is supported by: OSEA: Clean, vegan skin and body care for 10% off on your first order with code CHICKS Lume: 15% off all Lume deodorant products with code CHICKS Blueland: 15% off good for you and the earth cleaning products at this unique link BLUELAND/CHICKS LolaVie: Great hair at 15% off with promo ..read more

A young woman named Taylor Swift, who we admire greatly, has just released an album that includes a track called "Clara Bow". We thought we would reach back into the archives and bring you the story of Clara Bow, who was the world's first "it" girl, and her journey through the perilous world of fame.  This episode is sponsored by: Lume Deodorant, save with promo code CHICKS Factor Meals, save with promo code hc50 Osea skin care, save with promo code CHICKS Aura Frames, save with promo code CHICKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Babe's colorful personality, drive, and athleticism made her a role model for girls and women across the globe as an Olympian and a multi-sport professional athlete. We've spoken so often about her lately that we thought it might be time for a refresher on her story!  This episode is sponsored by: Factor Meals: Use code HC50 for 50% off first box Honeylove: Treat yourself Rosetta Stone: 50% of a Lifetime Membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

As a child, La Malinche was sold into slavery by her own family. Through a series of curious circumstances, she began working as a translator and cultural interpreter for Hernán Cortés, and became one of the most famous (or infamous) characters in the story of Spain's conquest of Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more