Revolutionary Women

We are doing a two episode dive into the life of Martha Washington, beyond her marriage to george washington and her time spent as the First first lady. Ways we can help Black Women and Girls today: The Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.org Black Women’s Health Imperative: https://bwhi.org Black Mamas Matter Allicance: https://blackmamasmatter.org Sources: Picture: https://commons...

Today we are talking about one of the forgotten philosophers from the age of enlightenment within the French Revolution, the salon hostess queen of paris, Sophie de Grouchy/Condorcet, born in 1764, was a prominent figure of the French Enlightenment and an advocate for women's rights and education. Married to the renowned mathematician and philosopher Nicolas, Le Marquis de Condorcet, she actively...

We are diving into the story of George Washington’s mother, and how he was not the best son to her. If you are a George Washington enthusiast this is not the episode for you, cause wooh we’ve got a lot to unpack, maybe even to much for Freud himself. Mary Ball Washington, born in 1708, was the mother of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Her life was characterized by resi...

We are talking tension in this episode in the years leading up to the American Revolution, tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain were driven by a combination of political, economic, and ideological factors. Colonists increasingly resented British taxation policies, such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Act, which they viewed as unfair and imposed without their consent. Additionally,...

Join us as we go over the years preceding the French Revolution, France was rife with social, economic, and political tensions. The monarchy, led by Louis XVI, faced deep financial crises exacerbated by excessive spending, wars, and a regressive tax system that burdened the common people while exempting the nobility and clergy. Social inequality was rampant, with the privileged classes enjoying la...

Join us as we get into the second half of Abigail Adams’s life, born in 1744 in Massachusetts, she was the wife of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President. She was a staunch advocate for women's rights and education, famously urging her husband to "remember the ladies" when drafting laws. Adams corresponded extensively with he...

Abigail Adams, born in 1744 in Massachusetts, was the wife of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President. She was a staunch advocate for women's rights and education, famously urging her husband to "remember the ladies" when drafting laws. Adams corresponded extensively with her husband during his political career, offering him a...

Sources: Picture: National Gallery of Art: Marie Antoinette 1783, oil painting by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.46065.html Britannica: Marie Antoinette https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Antoinette-queen-of-France Wikipedia: Dusty Old Thing: The morning Routine of Marie Antoinette: By Rose Heichelbech https://dustyoldthing.com/marie-antoinett...

Join us in the second installment of our Marie Antoinette mini-series! Last week we talked about the childhood and unfortunate circumstances surrounding the beginning of Marie Antoinette’s life and the beginning of her marriage to Louis. Let’s continue down along the story of her life as the revolution in France was beginning to spark. Sources: Picture: National Gallery of Art: Marie Antoinette 17...

Join us as we talk about Marie Antoinette was born in Austria in 1755 and married the future King Louis XVI of France at the age of 15. As Queen of France, she faced immense public scrutiny and criticism, especially for her lavish spending and perceived extravagance. Despite her efforts to fulfill her duties as queen and mother, she became a symbol of the perceived excesses of the French monarchy....

Join us as we dive into the story of Mercy Otis Warren, born in Massachusetts in 1728, was an American writer and revolutionary. She was an outspoken critic of British rule and used her pen to advocate for American independence. Warren wrote plays, poems, and essays promoting revolutionary ideals. Her work "History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution" remains a signif...

Join us as we talk about Joan of Arc, born in France in 1412, was a peasant girl who claimed divine guidance to support Charles VII and the French army during the Hundred Years' War. She led the French to several key victories, including the lifting of the siege at Orléans. Captured by the English in 1430, she was tried for heresy and witchcraft, and ultimately burned at the stake in 1431 at the a...

Join us as we talk about Joan of Arc, born in France in 1412, was a peasant girl who claimed divine guidance to support Charles VII and the French army during the Hundred Years' War. She led the French to several key victories, including the lifting of the siege at Orléans. Captured by the English in 1430, she was tried for heresy and witchcraft, and ultimately burned at the stake in 1431 at the a...

Betsy Ross, born Elizabeth Griscom in 1752, was an American seamstress known for her reputed role in creating the first American flag. She married three times and was expelled from the Quaker community for marrying outside the faith. Despite debate about her involvement, she remains an enduring symbol of American patriotism. Sources: Picture: Betsy Ross likely didn’t sew the first U.S. flag: https...

Welcome to Revolutionary Women where we talk about women of the U.S. and French Revolutions. Today we are going through the basic information about us and what we aim to do with this podcast. Our very first episode going over the life and actions of Betsy Ross will be released 3/12/2024. We hope to see you here then!