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Who were the Mitford Sisters? In this episode, Abby and Jillian delve into the fascinating, chaotic, and shocking lives of the Mitford sisters, 6 extraordinarily influential women whose political beliefs and personal choices provide a microcosm of 20th-century sociopolitical upheaval. From fascism and communism to aristocratic reform, their stories reveal how deeply personal and political historie...

Did you know that before Nicola Coughlan was writing gossip about the Bridgertons there were real scandal sheets that published the tawdry gossip of elite society? Jillian and Abby dive into the history of scandal sheets, the rise of celebrity gossip, and the political power of rumour through entertaining stories and scholarly insights. Key Topics: The origins of gossip papers and scandal sheets i...

The History of Contraception - This episode contains sensitive themes and graphic content linked to medical abuse and reproductive violence. This episode takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked and troubling history of contraception, revealing how scientific progress has frequently been intertwined with human experimentation, racial injustice, and societal control. Join Abby and Jillian as we...

Welcome back to HERstoryPod, series 2! In our very first episode of series 2 Abby and Jillian are joined by Erin Fetterly, a PhD student at Birkbeck University of London. Erin discusses her research on women's history, crime, and her book 'Women Who Kill' as well as the progress on her PhD research on Georgian Women's Manuscripts Keywords: women's history, crime, women's violence, historical crime...

HERstory Pod, by The HERstory Project Our podcast is now on Youtube! In this episode Abby and Jillian come out from behind their microphones and in front of the camera to talk about Jane Austen for her 250th birthday! Useful resources/Reading list:Jane Austen's novels will be available from any bookstore, we recommend checking out your local independent stores!https://www.wordery.com/book/the-comp...

Which popstar would Henrietta Maria be? Why is Anna of Denmark Baby Spice? In part 3 of our Stuart monarchs miniseries Abby and Jillian talk about the lives of their favourites, Anna of Denmark and Henrietta Maria. They discuss who they were, how they ruled and how one of them stole crown jewels to help fund the Royalist Army! Most importantly, they decide which popstar would inspire their songs i...

In part 2 of our Stuart monarchs miniseries Abby and Jillian talk about the lives, reigns and sex lives of the Merry Monarch, James II and William of Orange. The HERstory Project Podcast is hosted by Abby Woodman and Jillian Ducker. This episode produced and edited by Abby Woodman. Research by Jillian Ducker and Abby Woodman. Sign up to receive updates on The HERstory Project and check out our FRE...

Abby and Jillian are talking us through the Stuart Monarchs in this miniseries, starting off with Kingship and James VI & I and Charles I. And you know us, we're asking the important questions, namely, how much sex did they have? The HERstory Project Podcast is hosted by Abby Woodman and Jillian Ducker. This episode produced and edited by Abby Woodman. Research by Jillian Ducker and Abby Woodm...

Jillian talks us through a mother and daughter who were both political radicalists and arguably created a genre. Don't forget to check out Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley's works, you can find links here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/61 The HERstory Project Podcast is hosted by Abby Woodman and Jillian Ducker. Produced and Edited by Caitlin Paul. Research by Jillian Ducker....

*This episode contains mention of homophobia and death. We finally reached our 10th episode! This week, Jillian and Abby discuss censorship under Section 28, the law which prohibited any mention or education about homosexuality in the UK from 1988 to 2003. useful resources Cohen, Cathy "Punks, Bulldaggers and Welfare Queens", https://985queer.queergeektheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cohen-Pu...

*This episode contains mentions of rape, murder and violence We were so lucky to be joined by 2nd year PhD student Ava Siena Cohen to talk all things Artemisia Gentileschi this week! Abby and Ava met through Tiktok (which is how all good stories start) and discovered their shared love for your favourite artist's favourite artist, Artemisia Gentileschi. A huge thank you to Ava for joining us in thi...

Was Elizabeth really a virgin? Did she ever fall in love? In this episode of The HERstory Project Podcast Abby and Jillian discuss Elizabeth I, everyone's favourite virgin, with one very pressing question, did she really die a virgin? Donate to our Kofi here: https://ko-fi.com/herstoryproj! We hope you enjoy this episode, and welcome back! The HERstory Project Podcast is hosted by Abby Woodman and...

After a summer off, Abby and Jillian are back with our first interview ep! We were so glad, and honoured to welcome Charlotte Bolland, curator at the National Portrait Gallery, to the podcast to talk about Tudor Portraiture, symbolism and her aspirational career path. If you want to hear another special guest let us know in the comments - and stay tuned for a lot more episodes coming up. Donate to...

Who was Margaret Cavendish? Abby and Jillian give you the low down on one of the only women they will happily call, 'proto-feminist'.

Who was Artemisia Gentileschi? Victim, hero, survivor. We love to remember her as all these things, but Abby wants us to remember her in another way, the way Artemisia herself saw herself: artist. Pieces of work referenced throughout this episode are available to view on our instagram: @herstoryproj. The main source used for this episode was Abby's 2022 dissertation, completed for their MA degree....

Abby and Jillian take you through the Wars of the Roses, along with a few too many glasses of Rose. The HERstory Project Podcast is hosted by Abby Woodman and Jillian Ducker. This episode produced and edited by Abby Woodman. Research by Jillian Ducker and Abby Woodman. Sign up receive updates on all The HERstory Project activities and check out our free content at www.herstoryproj.com. To support...

In 1966, three years before Stonewall, transwomen in San Francisco fought back. Susan Stryker’s website - https://www.susanstryker.net/ Screaming Queens (Stryker’s 2005 documentary on the Compton Cafe Riots) - https://itvs.org/films/screaming-queens/ (some) Queer charities to support/contact in the USA -  Lamda Legal (pro-bono legal work for LGBTQIA+ communities) https://lambdalegal.org/ The Gende...

Abby and Jillian delve into the lives and deaths of Katherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey and Mary Queen of Scots, exploring their relationships, political struggles, and the historical context surrounding their actions and fates. Why were all three queens executed around Valentine's Day? This episodes includes discussions of topics which some listeners may find difficult. The HERstory Project Podc...

Welcome back to the brand new HERstory Project Podcast! In this part 2of #1, Abby is joined by their co host and THP Journal Editor-in-chief Jillian to talk about historical champions, the topic of the next issue of the THP Journal. The HERstory Project Podcast is produced as part of the HERstory Project, check out our website for free articles and sign up to our mailing list to get content first....

Welcome to the first episode of the brand new HERstory Project Podcast! In this episode Abby is joined by THP Journal Editor-in-chief Jillian to talk about The HERstory Project and historical champions, the topic of the next issue of the THP Journal. The HERstory Project Podcast is produced as part of the HERstory Project, check out our website for free articles and sign up to our mailing list to...