Episodes
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Two empires, both alike in dignity, but reigned by very different iconic women. One ruled Enlightenment Russia in the 18th century, the other built her country music empire over the past 60 years in the United States.
Neither woman was destined for greatness from birth but they both fought tooth and nail to reach the very top, clambering over significant men in their lives to do so. But they aren't just power hungry blonde bombshells with larger than life hairstyles, both have a genuine interest in philanthropy, championing charitable causes close to their hearts to become 'women of the people'.
Underestimate them at your peril!Sources:
Dolly Parton's America
Dolly Parton - Wikipedia
Dolly Parton - beauty routine
https://intothegloss.com/2019/06/dolly-parton-dream-top-shelf/
Dolly Parton - charity
Forbes article - Dolly Parton x Moderna vaccine
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Goth meets grunge in this episode as we explore the tragic lives and artistic genius of Mary Shelley and Courtney Love. In the 1810s Mary Shelley cemented her name as the mother of the horror/sci-fi genre with her seminal work, Frankenstein. And as Hole's front woman, Courtney Love courted controversy as the first lady of the grunge scene in the 1990s. Join us as we delve into their doomed romances, emo tendencies and rebellious natures.
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LinksVulgar History Podcast with Ann Foster - Halloween Special Mary Shelley
You’re Dead to Me Podcast - Mary Shelley
Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Her Daughter Mary Shelley
Strange Love: The Story of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
You're Wrong About: Courtney Love on Apple Podcasts
Why does Courtney Love make people so uncomfortable?
8 Times Courtney Love Was, Well, Courtney Love | Billboard
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It’s time to get physical, metaphysical! As we delve into the lives of poetess and playwright, Aphra Behn, and comedy supernova, Phoebe Waller Bridge. With their bawdy humour and licentious attitudes, these two set the London theatre scenes of the 17th and 21st centuries alight. But we’re not just comparing them for their raunchy repartee OHH NO! This pair are also connected to the world of spies. We promise you this episode will have been worth the wait!
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LinksThe Spy Who Became England’s First Successful Female Writer
The lead character on Fleabag just came out as bisexual
Whatever happened to TV's working-class heroes?
Let's be frank, it takes more than talent alone to produce a Fleabag | Frances Ryan
Phoebe Waller-Bridge defends Fleabag from poshness criticisms
Aphra Behn: A Secret Life: : Janet Todd: Bloomsbury Reader
Other podcasts on this topic:In Our Time: Aprha Behn
The Dead Ladies Show: Episide 14 Podcast #14: Aphra Behn & Vivian Maier
New Thinking: Aphra Behn
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For as long as we've told stories, we've told stories of swashbuckling heroes, usually men. Not anymore. Come with us as we explore the unparalleled career of 19th century female pirate Ching Shih and modern day astronaut Christina Koch.
An Interview with Surfer and Astronaut Christina Koch
Both of these women have pushed boundaries to excel in spheres almost always dominated by men. But most importantly, would you rather go to the loo on a pirate ship or a spaceship? Join us as we dissect the important stuff (and the toilet situation!)
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Links
Astronaut Christina Koch On Her Journey From Space To A Nation In Lockdown
10 Health hazards in outer space
How space affects women and men differently
5 Signs You Might Be Ready to Apply to be an Astronaut
For the success of space exploration, we need more female astronauts
John Glenn and the Sexism of the Early Space Program
Almost 90% of Astronauts Have Been Men. But The Future of Space May Be Female
The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts by Siân Rees
Women, Space, and NASA: We Have Light Years Ahead Of Us
Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas by Laura Sook Duncombe
Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways & Sailors' Wives by David Cordingly
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It’s Britney, bitch AND Lady Jane Grey. We’re kicking off our second season with a look at two extraordinary women who enjoyed great celebrity but fell under the control of their scheming families - or did they….?
It’s time to get into your double denim, put down the live python and save kissing Madonna for later because you’re going to want a piece of this.
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LinksBBC Doc, Helen Castor - England's Forgotten Queen The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey
Vulgar History Podcast, hosted by Ann Foster - How to Lose a Queen in Nine Days
The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship
British Library - Jane’s Writings from the Tower
Lady Jane Grey, England’s Forgotten Queen: An interview with Dr Helen Castor (Part 1)
2003 MTV VMAs: Madonna, Britney & Christina
And finally, from our TikTok spirit guide Josie, check out #freebritney content on the platform for some conspiracy theories.
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As it's the festive season, we thought it fitting to look at two women who told us ‘how to eat’. These domestic goddesses transformed home cooking. So get the ham out of the Coca Cola, put that piece of pigeon pie down and save the marmite spaghetti for later, we’re bringing you some Christmas cheer!
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LinksMrs Beeton's Christmas
Nigella Lawson on Food, Feminism, and Men in the Kitchen
Christine Frederick, The New Housekeeping
The Evolution of Kitchen Design: A Yearning for a Modern Stone Age Cave
Penge Heritage Trail - Mrs Beeton
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Two women, set on a trajectory for greatness from an early age. But just when they had the world at their feet, it all fell apart in catastrophic fashion.
We’ve joined with the fabulously 'fetch' Hashtag History podcast from across the pond to bring you an episode about two car crash gingers: Mary Queen of Scots and Lindsay Lohan. We’ll be giving you the '411' on Hollywood vs Holyrood as we sip suggestively named cocktails, dressed in army pants and flip flops.
Get in losers, we’re bringing you a jam-packed discussion!
Check out our friends, Rachel and Leah, at www.hashtaghistory-pod.com/
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LinksLindsay Lohan’s Troubled Timeline
Here is what happens when you cast Lindsay Lohan in your movie
What happened to Lindsay Lohan?
You can’t hurt Lindsay Lohan now
A Visual Timeline of Lindsay’s Fall from Grace
An overview of Mary’s life
Mary and Elizabeth’s relationship
Facts about Mary
Mary and Elizabeth’s relationship
Mary’s husbands
Mary’s tapestries
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Do you want to live deliciously?
For our fifth episode we’re casting our attentions to the mythical goddess Circe and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow. These two titans are known as much for their witchery as they are for stirring up contention.
As we gather in our coven (virtually) we’ll be exploring sorcery, the occult and of course, vaginal eggs. ‘Tis the season of the witch and things are going to get frightening!
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Links
How Goop’s Haters Made Gwyneth Paltrow’s Company Worth $250 Million9 Of Gwyneth Paltrow's Most Outrageous Health Hacks
Circe’s Transformations: Art Images of the Greek Sorceress Through The Ages
How Gwyneth exploited gaps in medical knowledge of women’s health
9 Women on Why They Attended Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Summit
From witches to wellness: medicine and magic in London
The Penis-Snatching Witches Who Terrorized Men In The 15th Century
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Women have been cancelled since the dawn of time it seems (looking at you Eve) and our latest female figures are no exception. In this episode we explore the banishment and de-platforming of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and pop star Taylor Swift.
One was shunned by high society, the other driven into hiding by a social media storm. But why is it that women often find themselves so brutally cancelled from society? And once cancelled, is there any way to gain back what you've lost?
Join us as we discover how these ladies rode the wave of mob mentality and made it out the other side.
*TW: bullying & suicide*
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LinksHow 'cancel culture' quickly became one of the buzziest and most controversial ideas on the internet
Why we can’t stop fighting about cancel culture
Ricky Gervais calls out cancel culture: ‘You shouldn’t have to go to court for telling a joke’
The Internet Trend For ‘Cancelling’ Women Has To Stop
Gallery Hopes to Sell Kanye West’s ‘Famous’ Sculpture for $4 Million
A timeline of Taylor Swift's feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
10 Things About Cancel Culture
Harper's Letter
‘Romantic Female Friendship’: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Chiswick House
Georgiana Biography
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Two teen warriors come head to head in this episode. That’s right, we’re meeting Joan of Arc and Greta Thunberg! Political battlefields, iconic haircuts, medieval misogyny (looking at you Donald Trump) and Tinder, we’re covering all the burning issues.
In between discussing their star signs and who you'd rather be stuck on a boat with (zero emissions, mind) we’ll be talking about Josie’s OBSESSION with TikTok and why Gen Z's have such beef with Millenials. It's time to grab your battle axes, pull up a pew and join us for this celebration of teen spirit.
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Links
Greta details her autism
https://deadline.com/2020/02/greta-thunberg-book-details-her-autism-struggles-in-childhood-impact-on-family-1202866423/
Greta Thunberg's Growing White Problem
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/01/30/42707711/greta-thunbergs-growing-white-problem17 Need to Know Facts about Greta Thunberg
https://togetherband.org/blogs/news/facts-about-greta-thunbergThe Greta Effect
https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-effect-uk-children-online-activism-spikes-2020-2?r=US&IR=TGreta Thunberg: ‘They see us as a threat because we’re having an impact’
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/jul/21/great-thunberg-you-ask-the-questions-see-us-as-a-threatHere's how Greta started a global climate movement in just 18 months
https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-bio-climate-change-activist-2019-9?r=US&IR=
Joan of Arc: always handy when the English need a slapping
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/france/articles/Joan-of-Arc-always-handy-when-the-English-need-a-slapping/
Joan of Arc: For Fascists and Feminists
https://daily.jstor.org/joan-of-arc-for-fascists-and-feminists/
The 600-year struggle for the soul of Joan of Arc
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-600-year-struggle-for-the-soul-of-joan-of-arc-6284992.html
How Joan of Arc turned the tide in the Hundred Years’ War
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2017/03-04/joan-of-arc-warrior-heretic-saint-martyr/
100 Years War Family Tree
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This episode we’re delving into the worlds of the ill-fated french queen, Marie Antoinette, and the formerly crowned, youngest self-made billionaire, Kylie Jenner. We’re talking wigs, scandals, puppies and, of course, MOMAGERS. Join us as we lose our heads over this extravagant and contentious pair and make a palatial amount of references to the Sofia Coppola film. Mes amis, it’s going to be ‘lit’.
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In light of what's happening in the world we feel it is important to share some information about where you can help:
Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/
Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
Places to donate https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/#donations
Links
Constructing Images of Kylie Jenner and Marie Antoinette http://blog.courtauld.ac.uk/documentingfashion/2020/02/20/constructing-images-of-kylie-jenner-and-marie-antoinette/The Truth about the Big Hair of the 1770s http://twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-truth-about-big-hair-of-1770s-part.html
Amanda Stenberg: Don’t Cash Crop on my Cornrows
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=don%27t+cash+crop+my+cornrows+The Curl Talk Project
https://www.thecurltalkproject.com/Marie Antoinette and her family
https://www.habsburger.net/en/chapter/marie-antoinette-childhood-overshadowed-politicsMarie Antoinette a brief biography
https://www.thoughtco.com/marie-antoinette-biography-3530303Review of Antonia Fraser’s biography of Marie Antoinette
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2001/jun/17/biography.artsandhumanitiesFacts about Marie’s life
https://www.crfashionbook.com/celebrity/g26519708/marie-antoinette-facts/?slide=31Marie Antoinette’s siblings
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Three girls are finally making use of their history degrees by delving into the lives of two iconic women; one from the past and one from the present day. Our first episode matches two royal consorts who shook up the establishment and boy did they get into trouble. We'll explore their rise to marry their ginger 'H's, falls from grace and we even find time to shoehorn in a codpiece or two. So join us, why don't you, for our crowning episode!
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Links
Young Meghan takes on Proctor & Gamble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaGleA4qYo
Alison Weir, ‘The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn’ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6282683-the-lady-in-the-tower
The Anne Boleyn Files
https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/
The Anne Boleyn Society
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyAnne/
Meghan Markle's wedding dress from The Lady and The Unicorn https://www.instagram.com/p/BjCuu54ACGh/?hl=en
