This week on Lady History: Give us bread and give us roses! We return to union ladies and meet lady labour-leader Maida Springer Kemp and shirtwaist-union strategist Clara Lemlich. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Alana Stolnitz & Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Archival audio in this episode is from We Act Radio, recorded June 5, 2012. Support us on Patreon for just $1: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @lady ..read more

This week on Lady History: Let's chat about some ladies who were activists! Meet waterfall warrior Sigríður Tómasdóttir and civil rights champion. Jovita Idár Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Alana Stolnitz Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support us on Patreon for just $1: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: ladyhistorypod@gmail.com Leave us an audio message for a ..read more

This week on Lady History: We're celebrating transwomen from history! Meet two history-making ladies - driving doll Roberta Cowell and femme fatale Mary Jones. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Archival audio in this episode is from Roberta Wins Hill Climb (1957). Support us on Patreon for just $1: ⁠www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod⁠ Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod Have a question? A business inquiry? Con ..read more

This week on Lady History: These ladies want to dance with somebody! Hear the stories of plum-fairy prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and passionate preformer Maude Allen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Archival audio of this episode is from National Archives and Records Administration "Dance Americana" (1956). Support us on Patreon for just $1: www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhist ..read more

This week on Lady History: Last year we had so much fun with witches, we brought them back to cast another spell on us. Introducing Scottish sorceress Agnes Sampson, the falsely-accused femmes of the Salem Witch Trials, and captivating cave-dweller Mother Shipton. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support us on Patreon for just $1: www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod H ..read more

This week on Lady History: Mediums, spiritualists, and clairvoyants oh my! Start the spooky season with us by crossing into the realm of spirits. Meet mystic matron Marie Laveau, magic medium Cora L.V. Scott, and psychic politician Victoria Woodhull. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from the "The Clairvoyant" (1935) A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support us on Patreon for just $1: www.patreon.com ..read more

This week on Lady History: These women all have one thing in common . . . they ALSO had their lives ruined by Henry VIII of England. Join us as we explore the lives of long-living lady Anne of Cleves, betrayed bride Catherine Howard, and surviving sovereign Catherine Parr. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms & Haley Khosrowshahi Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from the 1933 film "The Private Life of Henry VIII" A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support u ..read more

This week on Lady History: Because Haley just moved and we are all a mess, we decided to unlock a Patreon episode from earlier this year. A continuation from our Founding Mother's Episode where we talk more about our thoughts on Hamilton! Do you agree? Have your own spicy or lukewarm thoughts? Herstorytime episodes come in a variety of forms, ranging from "cut content" clip compilations to newly recorded episodes on movies, museums, and more! Each episode is approximately 20-60 minutes long. They are more "chill" than our main feed episodes, and we hope they feel like having a friend in your e ..read more

This week on Lady History: Holy moly! It's time to talk about saints. Meet majestic martyr Saint Philomena, ruling regent Princess Olga of Kiev, and blessed being Saint Hildegard of Bingen. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support us on Patreon for just $1: www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: ladyhistorypod@gmail.co ..read more

**NOTE** Sounds familiar? Because of Lexi's big, cross-country move, we have decided to take some time to re-edit an episode from the past to better suit our current style. ♫ She's leaving on a jet plane... don't know when she'll be back again... ♫ ok anyway, enjoy the show. This week on Lady History: Get ready to take off as we immerse ourselves in the lives of lady pilots. Come fly away with vanishing vixen Amelia Earhart, brave babes the Night Witches, and awesome aviatrix Jackie Cochran. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode i ..read more