History For Hot Girls
A podcast focused on deep dives into the history of people, events, items and ideas traditionally considered feminine. History as told by hot girls, for hot girls.
Episodes
Hey there, history lovers! Strap yourselves in - on today’s episode we are exploring the history of the high heel. From big masculine energy to the ultimate symbol of feminine power, we explore how the no-so-humble shoe reflects meaning about the time period in which it has come from, and the heel’s seemingly sudden disappearance from footwear in 2025.
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Hey there, history lovers! We love a good climax. On today’s episode, we explore the rise in the popularity of the romantasy genre. From stories of swords to… well, other swords, we unpack what is so captivating about this genre, as well as its critiques.
NOTES & CORRECTIONS:
Natalie's top 5 books are The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, Ariadne by Jennifer Saint, Pride and Prejudi...
Ahoy there history lovers! Welcome to part 2 of our deep dive into the lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read. In this episode, we finish up their story, and cover the different ways they are interpreted across history and in fictional media. Specifically, we discuss how Anne Bonny and Mary Read have been reinterpreted as symbols of feminism throughout the centuries, and also as queer icons in the modern day.
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Ahoy there, history lovers! This week’s episode is Natalie’s first script for the show, and it got a little out of hand. This is part 1 of a 2-part deep dive into the lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Join us as we learn about their lives and examine the issues with the sources used to study them.
NOTES & CORRECTIONS:
Around the 37 minute mark, I misspoke and said Jack Rackham was “executed around the time Anne Bonny and Mary Re...
Hey there, history lovers! On today’s episode we discuss how lipstick sales going up, means the economy is going down! From hair dye to hemlines, we unpack how women are often at the centre of quirky recession indicators and how beauty trends can reflect a shift in the economy.
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Hey there, history lovers! In our very first episode, we are diving into the history of the Met Gala. We explore why it began, how it became known as “fashion’s biggest night out,” and if it is still the impactful, cultural phenomenon it once was.
NOTES & CORRECTIONS:
The first Met Gala was held in 1948, rather than 1947 as mentioned in the episode.
When discussing monetary value in the episode, we are referring to the approxima...
Hey there, history lovers! Join two teachers, Michelle and Natalie, as they explore the history of people, events, items and ideas traditionally considered feminine. It’s history as told by hot girls for hot girls.
Episodes will be posted fortnightly. Keep an eye out for our first episode, The History of the Met Gala, releasing on May 5th. Can't wait to see you there! xoxo
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