Historable

This week, Michelle takes us to the Wild Wild West and tells the story of Buffalo Bill. From hunting buffalo to running his own traveling show, William Frederick Cody took YOLO to a whole new level. Bust out your cowboy hat and hear about all his adventures!

Do you love Game of Thrones as much as we do? From battles to dinner parties turned deadly, Michelle tells us about history that may or may not have inspired some of our favorite moments on the show. Besties- let’s break some bread and spill the tea this week!

Welcome to our first ever Historable drink-along Besties! Make yourself a cocktail (or two) and listen to Michelle talk all about Prohibition in the United States. This was a nationwide constitutional ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages from 1920-1933. Hear all about why it came to be, the impact and why it ultimately didn't work. Cheers!

All female badass warrior army story? Count us in! This week Deanna tells us all about the Dahomey Amazons - a west African military powerhouse comprised entirely of women.  Tune in to hear all about this group of impressive strong females and their incredible tale. 

This week, Michelle tells us about the impressive life of British mathematician, Alan Turing. From code breaking in WWII to influencing the study of Artificial Intelligence - this genius was way ahead of his time. While his life was cut tragically short, his legacy and brilliance live on today. 

We are back after our summer break and ready to dive back in. Deanna brings it this week telling us all about The Jane Collective, which was a pre-Roe v. Wade group in Chicago that helped give women access to safe and affordable abortions. We love a women supporting women moment. So tune in to find out all about this underground group that helped thousands of women in a time that currently seems all too familiar. 

Besties - can you believe we have been learning together for one whole year? Neither can we! As a special birthday treat, Deanna asks us both questions from our favorite Historable moments, to the ones we would rather forget. We wouldn't be here without you all - so thanks for listening and Happy Birthday Historable!

This week, Michelle tells us about Juneteenth. A very important but not well known holiday - Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.  Tune in to hear all about the origins and story of this day!

This week we are getting down to business and discussing the landmark case of Roe vs. Wade, which has protected abortion rights in America for the last 50 years. Michelle takes us over the original case, what it has affected and the infamous Supreme Court leak that could hint at the ruling being overturned. Tune in to brush up on what the case means to America, and what could happen if overturned. 

Happy Pride month! This week, Michelle tells us all about the start of the modern day gay rights movement.