The Folly Chronicles
A mother daughter podcast looking at when historical figures clash with the societal norms of their times.
The Folly Chronicles
Latest Episodes
Dr. James Miranda Barry: Erased from history?
In the 1800s, this brilliant medical surgeon of the British Army traveled the empire from South Africa to Canada, setting standards of care still used today. He even performed one of the first C-sections -- and both baby and mother survived! So...
Georgia Theresa Gilmore: Cooking for justice
In Georgia Gilmore's pursuit of Black equality, she fought first with her fists and then with lawsuits – but always with a side of sweet potato pie!Jo Ann Robinson, a Civil Rights activist, president of the Women’s Political Council&...
Elizabeth Packard: Incurably Insane? Part 2
In part 2 of our Elizabeth Packard tale, Gwen and Val continue to discuss the remarkable story of Elizabeth Packard. If you haven't listened to part 1, please do so!Packard, who is largely forgotten to history, was a pio...
Elizabeth Packard: Incurably Insane? Part 1
In this episode, Gwen and Val discuss the remarkable story of Elizabeth Packard. Labeled as “incurably insane” by not fitting into the rigid standards of the mid-1800s of America, she was condemned to an asylum by her husband. Against all odds,...