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On April 24, 1916, Irish republicans revolted against British rule with Constance Markievicz at the heart of the action. Born to an aristocratic family, Constance put bold ideals into motion through journalism, activism, and politics. These beliefs drove her to be an active part of several Irish groups, including the first women's newspaper of Ireland.

Constance was arrested 5 times for her political actions. She wrote election messages from prison and became the first woman elected to the British Parliament. She went on the run as a member of the illegal Dáil Éireann and advocated for women's suffrage & rights in the new Free Irish State before her death in 1927.

Come along with us as we explore Constance's tenacious activism, her enormous impact, and her influence on modern Ireland through history and astrology!

Articles:

• “Constance Markievicz’s fight for a free Ireland” (https://tinyurl.com/ehpdevn2)
• “Markievicz, Constance Georgine” (https://tinyurl.com/2mh7x5yv)

Books:

• A History of Easter Rising in 50 Objects by John Gibney
• A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 by John Gibney
• Constance Markievicz: an independent life by Anne Haverty
• Irish women and nationalism: soldiers, new women, and wicked hags eds. Louise Ryan & Margaret Ward
• 1916: The Easter Rising by Tim Pat Coogan

Digital Media:

• "Constance Markievicz: the first woman elected to the House of Commons" (https://tinyurl.com/mubsuvyw)
• "The Grave of Countess Markievicz" (https://tinyurl.com/4rtp53fv)
• "Seven Women - The Untold Story of the Irish Easter Rising" (https://tinyurl.com/2j636zx8)

Websites:

• Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (https://tinyurl.com/4anwzwhm)
• Constance Georgine Markievicz (https://tinyurl.com/23cbucc9)
• Constance Markievicz (https://tinyurl.com/mnuf8xvv)
• Constance Markievicz (https://tinyurl.com/bdz7vpd6)
• Constance Markievicz | fight for rights (https://tinyurl.com/yc7ada2j)
• Constance Markievicz (https://tinyurl.com/mryacnhk)
• Countess Constance Markievicz (https://tinyurl.com/3uuam7ax)
• Maeve de Markievicz, Daughter of Constance (https://tinyurl.com/2mae48z8)
• Markievicz: Portraits and Propaganda (https://tinyurl.com/356d9byf)&nb

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Ever wondered why Katherine of Aragon has a portrait with a monkey? Do you want to know how we select episodes? Curious about how astrology is done for each episode? Do you want to know where we'd time travel to given the chance? This episode is for you!!

In our first Q&A, we answer burning listener questions, cover our research process, detail how we select figures, and reflect on who made the most impact on us!

Come along with us as we revisit the women we've covered, the wishes we have about each of them, future plans for the podcast, and a few sneak peeks about who we'll cover in the coming months.

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Known more by legend than fact, Marie Laveau has been immortalized for her Louisiana Voodoo practices. Born in New Orleans as the first free woman of color in her family, she's remembered for much more than her religious practices. By the end of her life, Marie was known as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans and had practiced it for at least 60 years.

Marie was not only known for her Voodoo practices and ceremonies. She nursed the sick in Yellow Fever epidemics, cared for the condemned, and let Choctaw women and children sleep in her front yard. She was a true figurehead of multiracial, diverse community of New Orleans, and is still consulted for guidance today.

Come along with us as we explore Marie's place in New Orleans history, influence on Afro-Catholic practices, and her enduring legacy through history and astrology for Black History Month!

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Articles:

• “The Ancestors: Marie Laveau’s Tomb” by August Darbonne, Kathryn O’Dwyer (https://tinyurl.com/yaav7s86)
• "The Birth of New Orleans' Voodoo Queen: A Long-Held Mystery Resolved" by Ina J. Fandrich (https://tinyurl.com/5n6sszf4)
• "Extreme Penalty of the Law: Death Punishment for Murder, The Executions Yesterday", New Orleans Republican, May 14, 1871 (https://tinyurl.com/4et3fz47)
• “Marie Laveau” by Carolyn Marrow Long (https://tinyurl.com/34ej4p5m)
• "Marie Laveau's husband disappeared 200 years ago, but an LSU student thinks she finally found him" by Doug MacCash (https://tinyurl.com/y5e3eun7)

Books:

• The French Quarter: an Informal History of the New Orleans by Herbert Ashbury
• The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans by Denise Alvarado
• A New Orleans voudou priestess: the legend and reality of Marie Laveau by Carolyn Morrow Long
• Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, & Hoodoo Saints: A Guide to Magical New Orleans by Denise Alvarado

Primary Sources:

• Le Code Noir, May 6, 1687 (https://tinyurl.com/2s468ypz)
• Louisiana's Code Noir, 1724 (https://tinyurl.com/5z28pun5)

Websites:

• Marie Laveau Home Site (https://tinyurl.com/m4ck5jj5)
• Marie Laveau's Tomb (https://tinyurl.com/524krb6s)
• Marie Laveau, Voodoo Practitioner (https://tinyurl.com/y934fm97)
• St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (https://tinyurl.com/4nn8utak)
• Who was Marie Laveau? (https://tinyurl.com/3n73sn5p)

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