The Remedial Herstory Podcast
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -The podcast that explores what happened to the women in history? And puts them into history class. Kelsie and Brooke explore historical topics they find fascinating, pedagogies, and important issues effecting women and girls. Teachers can find dozens of lesson plans, learning materials, films, and articles about women in history on our website www.remedialherstory.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remedialherstory/support
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S2E9: Were the First Ladies just wives? with the First Ladies Man
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe First Ladies Man, Andrew Och, is back to wow us with more history of the lesser known First Ladies of the turn of the 20th Century: Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson and Edith Wilson, Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, and Lou Hoover. We are asking, were these women just wives? What roles did these women play? And why might they be lesser known? We are so grateful to Andrew Och for coming back again to share his knowledge-- he did the ENTIRE EPISODE WITHOUT NOTES! You can find his...
Episode 8: Were Paul and Burns the turning point in women’s suffrage? with Dr. Sydney Bland
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Dr. Sydney Bland who is not only a pioneering women's historian, but also an expert on woman suffrage. In his early career, he had an opportunity to interview THE ALICE PAUL. He's a wealth of knowledge! Buckle your seat belt as you relearn history you think you know. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our p...
S2E8: Were Paul and Burns the turning point in women’s suffrage? with Dr. Sydney Bland
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Dr. Sydney Bland who is not only a pioneering women's historian, but also an expert on woman suffrage. In his early career, he had an opportunity to interview THE ALICE PAUL. He's a wealth of knowledge! Buckle your seat belt as you relearn history you think you know. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our p...
S2E7: How did Maria Theresa transform modern Europe? With Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger
September 27, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger to discuss her research and upcoming book on Maria Theresa, one of the most powerful women of Europe. Maria Theresa is, like many historical figures, a complicated one. She is a woman judged for her gender before her merit, she ruled while a mother of 16 children and considered the grandmother of Europe as so many of her decedents went on to play crucial roles in future conflicts. She rules during the Enlightenme...
Episode 7: How did Maria Theresa transform modern Europe? With Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger
September 27, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger to discuss her research and upcoming book on Maria Theresa, one of the most powerful women of Europe. Maria Theresa is, like many historical figures, a complicated one. She is a woman judged for her gender before her merit, she ruled while a mother of 16 children and considered the grandmother of Europe as so many of her decedents went on to play crucial roles in future conflicts. She rules during the Enlightenme...
Episode 7: How did Maria Theresa transform modern Europe? With Dr. Barbara Stollber-Rilinger
September 27, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger to discuss her research and upcoming book on Maria Theresa, one of the most powerful women of Europe. Maria Theresa is, like many historical figures, a complicated one. She is a woman judged for her gender before her merit, she ruled while a mother of 16 children and considered the grandmother of Europe as so many of her decedents went on to play crucial roles in future conflicts. She rules during the Enlightenme...
Episode 6: Is Elizabeth I a turning point in world history? with Deb Hunter
September 20, 2021 20:49 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Deb Hunter, an independent historian with a deep passion for Tudor history, to talk about the all important, Elizabeth I. Her reign marks the beginning of modern history as well as other major global shifts in both US and world history. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast! Head to our website and...
Episode 6: Is Elizabeth I a turning point in world history?
September 20, 2021 20:49 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Deb Hunter, an independent historian with a deep passion for Tudor history, to talk about the all important, Elizabeth I. Her reign marks the beginning of modern history as well as other major global shifts in both US and world history. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast! Head to our website and...
S2E6: Is Elizabeth I a turning point in world history? with Deb Hunter
September 20, 2021 20:49 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Deb Hunter, an independent historian with a deep passion for Tudor history, to talk about the all important, Elizabeth I. Her reign marks the beginning of modern history as well as other major global shifts in both US and world history. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast! Head to our website and...
Episode 5: Did English Queen’s Catherine and Anne have agency? with Chloe Gardner
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Chloe Gardner to discuss the lives and legacies of two women many have heard of, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. These women were powerful, influential, and pitted against each other. Both were wives of King Henry VIII and transformed English politics. There are so many debates about these women, and we weigh in on them. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators...
S2E5: Did English Queen’s Catherine and Anne have agency? with Chloe Gardner
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke sit down with Chloe Gardner to discuss the lives and legacies of two women many have heard of, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. These women were powerful, influential, and pitted against each other. Both were wives of King Henry VIII and transformed English politics. There are so many debates about these women, and we weigh in on them. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators...
S2E4: How did medieval women rise and why were they erased? with Shelley Puhak
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode, Kelsie and Brooke learn from Shelley Puhak, author of a new book The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry that Forged the Medieval World, which you can preorder now. The book is about two real life women who ruled most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages and none of us have ever heard of them, because that's what their successors wanted. Puhaks promotion reads, "Brunhild was a foreign princess, raised to be married off for the sake of alliance-building. Her sister-in-law Fredeg...
Episode 4: How did medieval women rise and why were they erased? with Shelley Puhak
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBThis episode, Kelsie and Brooke learn from Shelley Puhak, author of a new book The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry that Forged the Medieval World, which you can preorder now. The book is about two real life women who ruled most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages and none of us have ever heard of them, because that's what their successors wanted. Puhaks promotion reads, "Brunhild was a foreign princess, raised to be married off for the sake of alliance-building. Her sister-in-law Fredeg...
Episode 3: How did female sexuality lead to the rise and fall of Chinese empresses? with Dr. Cony Marquez
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 60.3 MBIn this episode, Kelsie shares her interview of soon-to-be Dr. Cony Marquez, with Brooke and they discuss Empress Wu and Empress Dowager Cixi. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast! Head to our website and complete the form and we will send you your certificate. https://www.remedialherstory.com/podcast-pd-certificate.html --- Support this podc...
S2E3: How did female sexuality lead to the rise and fall of Chinese empresses? with Dr. Cony Marquez
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Kelsie shares her interview of soon-to-be Dr. Cony Marquez, with Brooke and they discuss Empress Wu and Empress Dowager Cixi. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast! Head to our website and complete the form and we will send you your certificate. https://www.remedialherstory.com/podcast-pd-certificate.html --- Support this podc...
S2E2: Empresses, Monarchs, and Politicians: How did women rise to power in the Ancient world?
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode Kelsie and Brooke are introducing the first theme of the season: Empresses, Monarchs, and Politicians. Then Kelsie teaches Brooke a little bit about just how far back you can take this theme... to the very beginning. They discuss the Sumerian King, Kubaba, and the Egyptian Pharaoh, Nefertiti. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast!...
Episode 2: Empresses, Monarchs, and Politicians: How did women rise to power in the Ancient world?
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode Kelsie and Brooke are introducing the first theme of the season: Empresses, Monarchs, and Politicians. Then Kelsie teaches Brooke a little bit about just how far back you can take this theme... to the very beginning. They discuss the Sumerian King, Kubaba, and the Egyptian Pharaoh, Nefertiti. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast!...
Episode 1: Let's Make HERSTORY!
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBWelcome back to Season 2... And by season we really mean year because let’s be honest we’re educators and we work in school years. Happy start of school year! Kelsie and Brooke get together to talk about RHP, the summer projects, reintroduce ourselves and our mission. We share a bit of our conversation with Prasidha at WEAR to inspire you about future generations and the year ahead! You can find her organization at www.w-e-a-r.org. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find...
S2E1: Let's Make HERSTORY!
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWelcome back to Season 2... And by season we really mean year because let’s be honest we’re educators and we work in school years. Happy start of school year! Kelsie and Brooke get together to talk about RHP, the summer projects, reintroduce ourselves and our mission. We share a bit of our conversation with Prasidha at WEAR to inspire you about future generations and the year ahead! You can find her organization at www.w-e-a-r.org. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find...
Episode 50: End of Year One!
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBrooke and Kelsie sat down to reflect on the first year of the podcast and RHP as a growing organization. We discussed some of our favorite episodes, our gratitude for our patrons, and what the next year will look like. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remedialherstory/support
Episode 49: Unknown Resistance Fighters
June 27, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week Brooke sat down with Judy Batalion, author of a new book, “The Light of Days,” about Jewish women who fought in the resistance against the Nazis during WWII. This was a fun role reversal and an honor to learn about this incredible history! Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remedialherstory/support
Episode 48: Women and Bletchly Park
June 20, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week Kelsie and Brooke dive back into one of their favorite topics for a two-week pairing of lesser known women's stories from WWII. Kelsie interviewed author Kate Quinn. Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstor...
Episode 47: Women's Founding Documents
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke tackle women's Enlightenment thinkers in the west and sources that should be used as "Founding Documents" in civics and government classes. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography British Library Editors. “Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Women.” British Library. N.D. https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/mary-wollstonecraft-a-vindication-of-the-rights-of-woman#. ...
Episode 46: Hindu Goddesses and the Third Gender
June 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis week we chatted with Chloe Gardner about her dissertation work into the third gender in Hinduism. We learn about a series of Goddesses and women who lived in this time, and discussed the paradox of the religion and the status of women's rights in India. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remedialherstory/support
Episode 45: Murder and Queens
June 03, 2021 00:09 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBThis week Kelsie and Brooke are examining the stories of two queens (empresses), who were murdered and what brought that about: Fausta, the second wife of Constantine I, and Anula of Sri Lanka, the first female monarch in Asia. Both of these women are complex and deserve some attention in history classes. Their murders are fascinating, infuriating, and puzzling. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography Britann...
Episode 44: Byzantine Intersectionality
May 24, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis week we learned about some fascinating ways to use Byzantine art to draw on women and gender themes in world history courses. We chatted with Dr. Roland Betancourt about his recent book, Byzantine Intersectionality, which highlights the Byzantine perspective on Mary of Egypt, the Virgin Mary, Theodora, rape, consent, eunuchs, gender, sexuality, and much more. You can find his book everywhere. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedial...
Episode 44: Sexist Historians and Gudrid the Viking
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week Kelsie tells Brooke about her conversation with Sarah Durn, a medieval historian, about Viking women and emerging scholarship about their adventures a participation in Viking raids. Durn has researched the story of Gudrid, who is mentioned in two Viking sagas. You can find Durn's piece at the Smithsonian Magazine website. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reme...
Episode 43: Sexist Historians and Gudrid the Viking
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week Kelsie tells Brooke about her conversation with Sarah Durn, a medieval historian, about Viking women and emerging scholarship about their adventures a participation in Viking raids. Durn has researched the story of Gudrid, who is mentioned in two Viking sagas. You can find Durn's piece at the Smithsonian Magazine website. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
Episode 43: Sexual Assault and the Founding of Rome
May 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBTRIGGER WARNING. This week we dig deep into our culture and the stories we tell or chose not to tell. Women in the stories of early Rome were there but are almost absent in the teaching of its founding. Is it possible it's because rape permeates these stories? Would talking about rape and the historic examples allow us to address the present challenges presented by these topics? We learn about the kidnapping and rapes of women at the outset of the Kingdom of Rome and Lucretias rape at the ha...
Episode 42: Sexual Assault and the Founding of Rome
May 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBTRIGGER WARNING. This week we dig deep into our culture and the stories we tell or chose not to tell. Women in the stories of early Rome were there but are almost absent in the teaching of its founding. Is it possible it's because rape permeates these stories? Would talking about rape and the historic examples allow us to address the present challenges presented by these topics? We learn about the kidnapping and rapes of women at the outset of the Kingdom of Rome and Lucretias rape at the ha...
Episode 41: Controversial and Reproductive Justice (Gerri Santoro)
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn Part 2, we continue our conversation with Dr. Alicia Guitierrez-Romine about the difficult history of illegal abortions in the US. Here, she tells us the story of Gerri Santoro. Gutierrez-Romine is an assistant professor of history at La Sierra University. She earned her doctorate degree in history from the University of Southern California in 2016 and specializes in the American west, gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity. Her first book, From Back Alley to the Border: Criminal Ab...
Episode 42: Controversial and Reproductive Justice (Gerri Santoro)
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 64.4 MBIn Part 2, we continue our conversation with Dr. Alicia Guitierrez-Romine about the difficult history of illegal abortions in the US. Here, she tells us the story of Gerri Santoro. Gutierrez-Romine is an assistant professor of history at La Sierra University. She earned her doctorate degree in history from the University of Southern California in 2016 and specializes in the American west, gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity. Her first book, From Back Alley to the Border: Criminal Ab...
Episode 40: Controversial and Reproductive Justice
April 26, 2021 13:39 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis week, Brooke and Kelsie talk with Dr. Alicia Guitierrez-Romine about the difficult history of reproductive justice and its origins in illegal abortions in the US. Gutierrez-Romine is an assistant professor of history at La Sierra University. She earned her doctorate degree in history from the University of Southern California in 2016 and specializes in the American west, gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity. Her first book, From Back Alley to the Border: Criminal Abortion in Cal...
Episode 41: Controversial and Reproductive Justice
April 26, 2021 13:39 - 54 minutes - 81.2 MBThis week, Brooke and Kelsie talk with Dr. Alicia Guitierrez-Romine about the difficult history of reproductive justice and its origins in illegal abortions in the US. Gutierrez-Romine is an assistant professor of history at La Sierra University. She earned her doctorate degree in history from the University of Southern California in 2016 and specializes in the American west, gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity. Her first book, From Back Alley to the Border: Criminal Abortion in Cal...
Episode 39: What's her name? Health, Religion, and Mary Baker Eddy
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week we continue where we left off in Part 1. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography “51. Mastering the press: Arthur Brisbane’s famed interview with Mary Baker Eddy.” Seekers and Scholars. Mary Baker Eddy Library. Podcast audio. March 1, 2021. https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/research/podcast/51-mastering-the-press-arthur-brisbanes-famed-interview-with-mary-baker-eddy/. Anthony, Susan B. “The Work ...
Episode 32: Racism and Women in the Mexican American War BONUS
April 18, 2021 17:35 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIf you enjoyed Episode 32 about women in the Mexican American War, you will enjoy this bonus interview with historian and author John M. Belohlavek who wrote, Patriots, Prostitutes, and Spies: Women in the Mexican American War. We have shared excerpts from our interview that discusses topics and issues not discussed in the full episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/remedialherstory/support
Episode 38: What's her name? Health, Religion, and Mary Baker Eddy PART 1
April 13, 2021 00:33 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke tackle the intersection of women's health and religion by discussing arguably the most famous woman of the 19th century you've never heard of, Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography “51. Mastering the press: Arthur Brisbane’s famed interview with Mary Baker Eddy.” Seekers and Scholars. Mary Baker Eddy Library. Podcast audio. March...
Episode 37: Taboo = Menstruation
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week we are talking about the most taboo subject of all-- menstruation. This is the beginning of a few episodes on women's health and understanding the stigmatization and lack of resources available to women for this monthly experience is a fascinating background to a deeper exploration into women's health. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography Collins, Gail. America’s Women. New York, NY: Harper Collin...
Episode 36: Somebody's Wife and Hawaiian Missionary's Wives
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis week we chatted with professor Michelle Stonis about her Master’s Thesis on the Wives of Missionaries sent to Hawaii. If you don't know this history-- you must— because it brings the full story of US acquisition of Hawaii to light. Specializing in United States history and United States women's history, Michelle Stonis is a Full-Time Tenure-Track Instructor of History at Glendale Community College in the Greater Los Angeles region. She is the founding Co-Director of GCC's Pulitzer Cente...
Episode 35: JSTOR and Women in Reconstruction
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke discuss the Reconstruction era that follows the Civil War from a woman's perspective, because it just makes more sense that way! Think about it! 620,000 soldiers, mostly male, died in the war, who do you think is picking up the pieces? Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography Collins, Gail. America’s Women. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers, 2004. Taylor, Kay Ann. "Mary S. Pe...
Episode 34: Burned Records and Black Women's Clubs
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke chat with Dr. Melissa Blair from Auburn University about the history and origins of Black Women's Clubs. We get into the racism in some women's organizations like the WTCU and suffrage and learn some really unique anecdotes to history. Dr. Blair teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in U.S. women’s history, as well as undergraduate courses on twentieth century grassroots politics and the senior thesis course for history majors. She supervises graduate studen...
Episode 33: Covid Crisis and Republican Motherhood
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode, Brooke and Kelsie discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on moms and the possibilities for future changes to make the workforce more flexible for moms. Then we drift back in time to the era immediately following the American Revolution and talk about a concept called Republican Motherhood. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Bibliography Collins, Gail. America’s Women. New York, NY: Harper Collins Pu...
Episode 32: Racism and Women in the Mexican American War
March 01, 2021 06:06 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke discuss the Mexican-American War-- one often glossed over in US History courses, but one central to understanding US imperialism and the manor of US expansion. Women's role is even less frequently discussed-- and less documented. Our guest, Dr. Cony Marquez informs us about the barriers to teaching this history-- and how it often has to do with what you look like-- and gives us a Mexican scholar's perspective on the war. Kelsie also referenced a few texts, cited ...
Episode 31: Thematic Instruction and Indigenous Women
February 23, 2021 19:32 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, Kelsie and Brooke chat with Dr. Camilla Townsend of Rutgers University about indigenous women's history and how teaching with themes may exclude them. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remedialherstory/support
Episode 30: White Supremacy and the Black Panthers
February 15, 2021 18:41 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBTrigger warning: this episode refers to murder and suicide. Women represented 50% of the Black Panther Party, but women, schools, and food programs are not typically what comes to mind when one thinks of this party. Women sometimes get used to soften a groups image, and hidden to harden the image in our collective memory. But women were there the whole time. In this episode we talk about the role women played in the party and some important women who's lives and work continue today. Suppor...
Episode 29: Didn't Get There, Maggie Hassan, and The Fabulous Five
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis week Brooke and Kelsie talk about the importance of getting to present day in history class to cover some of the amazing firsts for women in politics and other fields. If teachers don't "get there" in the curriculum, it systematically leaves women out of the mainstream public sphere. Then Kelsie sat down with Senator Maggie Hassan from New Hampshire to talk about what it's like being a woman making history. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at www...
Episode 28: Clandestine Work and Virginia Hall
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke sit down to discuss D-Day and Virginia Hall, one of the badass women who helped coordinate the French Resistance and send intelligence to the Allies prior to the landing. We chatted with author Erika Robuck, whose book The Invisible Woman comes out February 9, 2021. We are so excited to share this incredible story! You can find her book here. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com/the-world-war...
Episode 27: Blocked and Kamala Harris
January 25, 2021 15:07 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDid you know some schools prohibited social studies teachers from discussing the inauguration? Kelsie and Brooke start this episode by talking about how important it is to model civil discourse over issues that are controversial and how current events is where the women are-- if you block it, you block women's history. Then, of course, they talk about the woman of the hour-- Kamala Harris. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at www.remedialherstory.com B...
Episode 26: Getting Written Out and Alice Paul
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week Tina Cassidy is back to talk about Alice Paul, one of the better known women in history-- however, this was not the intent, there was an effort by some in the aftermath of the 19th Amendment to write her and her accomplishments out of history. Americans owe a great debt to Paul-- but her legacy is not without controversy, as she caved to southern white women who wanted segregated marches and more. Tune in to find out. Lesson plans on our website. Support our work at www.patreon.c...
Episode 25: Muslim Girls and their History
January 13, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, Kelsie and Brooke chat about research into the wellness of Muslim-American immigrant children, and Kelsie shares some of her conversation with Dr. Suzan Al Abidi, an old friend. Abidi's 2018 study showed that Muslim mothers play an important role in helping children navigate difficult "cultural friction" and that girls have a unique experience which can keep them from getting the full educational experience, especially in PE. Abidi made one request: that people learn a bit more ab...