The History Chicks
podcast
The History Chicks is a history podcast about women in history. The show is hosted by Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider, and has been releasing episodes since 2011. In each episode, the hosts examine the life of a historic woman from birth to death as well as her legacy. The hosts also review any source materials that they used in researching the subject. They provide ways for listeners to learn more in their shownotes. Graham and Vollenweider are the writers, hosts, and producers of the podcast.
Background
The podcast began when Graham, not finding any podcasts solely covering women's history, decided to create the show she wanted to listen to. She found Vollenweider on an online moms' message board.
Vollenweider, is a freelance writer and columnist for The Kansas City Star.
The History Chicks podcast launched on January 20, 2011, and their first episode, on Queen Marie Antoinette dropped on January 31 of the same year.
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