The Herstory Project: Eleanor of Aquitaine Podcast by Ashlie Jensen on Chick History

I was honored to be asked to participate in Rebecca Price's inspiring #HerStory project for 2012, published exclusively on her website, Chick History. The goal of this unique project is to, 

"...tell the stories of 52 women, not through names and dates of textbooks, but through the voices of contemporary women."

I signed on to the project for several reasons; firstly, because Ms. Price, (as well as Janice Formichella) and myself had combined forces on a previous project, and I enjoyed working with these gracious, accomplished women very much. Secondly, I chose to participate because my greatest goal in life is to inspire little girls to fall in love with history. #Herstory is yet another wonderful medium to assist in accomplishing that goal; as Ms. Price says on her website,

"#HerStory is also an empowering way for contemporary women to express their gratitude to these historical women, by becoming an advocate and amplifier of their lives - sharing their stories with the larger world so that others may also find inspiration in their lives"

Since Ms. Price (and Ms. Formichella) and I are planning on working together on another joint project about Elizabeth I in the near future, I was asked to entertain the idea of highlighting someone other than Good Queen Bess for the #HerStory podcast. Two names immediately sprung to mind: the "Empress" Matilda Plantagenet, and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Since Eleanor was one of the first woman in history I came to admire, along with Elizabeth, I decided to tell her story...

A contemporary drawing of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Picture acquired through Wikimedia Commons. Image public domain.

The Herstory Project: Eleanor of Aquitaine by Ashlie Jensen

I hope you enjoy listening to or downloading the podcast; please let me know what you think by leaving comments below, or on Rebecca's site!

SEMPER EADEM,

Ashlie

Part 3 of 3 of our Interview on Chick History is Published!

Dear Valued Readers,

The final installment of my three part interview, "Setting the Record Straight on Elizabeth I", has been published on the website Chick History, created and maintained by Rebecca Price. The interview was conducted and written by Janice Formichella, The Feminist's Guide.

Part 3 of 3 details my personal quest to understand Elizabeth I through independent research.

Please read and comment; if you have any questions about Elizabeth I or women's history, myself and Ms. Formichella will be checking in throughout the week and answering any inquiries posted in the comments section below the article.

Here is the link:

http://www.chickhistory.com/2012/06/setting-record-straight-on-elizabeth-i_11.html

This three-part project between Ms. Formichella, Ms. Price, and myself has been incredibly rewarding.

I feel that the connections forged between us re-affirm that there are many talented, driven women passionate about sharing history with others in the blogo-sphere. I am indebted to Ms. Formichella for her wonderful questions, her pleasant demeanor and her creativity, as well as indebted to Ms. Price for believing in the piece enough to make it a three-part feature and to host it on her website.

SEMPER EADEM,

Ashlie Jensen

Part 2 of 3 of our Interview on Chick History is published!

Valued Readers,

 

Part two of our interview, conducted by the lovely Ms. Janice Formichella of The Feminist's Guide has been published on the website Chick History, created and maintained by Rebecca Price. 

In the first installment of the interview series, I discussed my job working in museum education; in this portion of the interview I talk about dispelling the many myths that surround the life Elizabeth I. 

The final portion of the interview will feature my insight on constructing historically accurate clothing.

Part 2 of 3 of "Setting the Record Straight on Elizabeth I" :

http://www.chickhistory.com/2012/06/setting-record-straight-on-elizabeth-i.html

SEMPER EADEM,

Ashlie

Part 1 of 3 of our Interview on Chick History Premiere's Today...

Greetings, Valued Readers!

The accomplished Janice Formichella of The Feminist's Guide and I have worked together on a three part feature for the women's history website Chick History, created and maintained by Rebecca Price.

Part 1 of 3 premieres today; in the interview I discuss my work promoting the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth I through my BeingBess program. Part 1 specifically addresses my job in museum education:

http://www.chickhistory.com/2012/06/ashlie-jensen-setting-record-straight.html

Please post your comments on Rebecca's website, as myself and Janice will be interacting with those who comment throughout the day and into the evening!

SEMPER EADEM,

Ashlie