Episodes

  • S2 Ep10: Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of Science

    S2 Ep10: Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of Science
    Jun 23 2024
    In this week's episode Mollie and Jorja explore the life and controversy of British Scientist Rosalind Franklin who's work helped discover the structure of DNA. The girls also discuss the men who took the credit and the history of women in STEM.
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    26 mins
  • S2 Ep9: Estée Lauder The Woman Behind The Brand

    S2 Ep9: Estée Lauder The Woman Behind The Brand
    Jun 16 2024
    This week on History Gap Mollie and Jorja look into the life and inspirations of Estee Lauder the make up and beauty tycoon. From rags to riches, chic rumours about her age, and daring adventures in the skincare world. The girls also explore the history of make up and beauty from ancient Egypt to the present day.
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    21 mins
  • S2 Ep8: Anne Lister, Lovers and Life

    S2 Ep8: Anne Lister, Lovers and Life
    Jun 9 2024
    On this week's episode Mollie and Jorja explore the life of British diarist Anne Lister. Famously nicknamed 'Gentleman Jack' and coined as the 'first modern lesbian' Anne lived a life controversial to the status quo. From coded diaries, to lesbian love affairs, join Jorja and Mollie into the adventures of Anne Lister.
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    22 mins
  • S2 Ep7: Agatha Christie Inventor Of Sleuths

    S2 Ep7: Agatha Christie Inventor Of Sleuths
    Jun 2 2024
    On this episode of History Gap, Mollie and Jorja look into the life and characters of Agatha Christie. As an accomplished writer her work stands the test of time, but how much do we really know about her life?
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    23 mins
  • S2 Ep6: Empress Dowager Cixi A Killer Queen

    S2 Ep6: Empress Dowager Cixi A Killer Queen
    May 26 2024
    From teenage concubine to an Empress ruling China, this is episode is about to get a little bit Game of Thrones. Join Mollie and Jorja as they tell the story of Cixi and how she worked her way up the ranks of the Imperial Chinese Harem.

    To some she's a trailblazer that brought change to China, to others she's a cunning murderer. What will you think?
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    21 mins
  • S2 Ep5: Bessie Coleman The Stunt Pilot

    S2 Ep5: Bessie Coleman The Stunt Pilot
    May 19 2024
    Bessie Coleman was America's first black and Native American woman to gain a pilots license and was known as 'Queen Bess' by her fans. From fearsome stunts, to paving the way for black women after her, Bessie lived quite the life of adventure. Join Jorja and Mollie as they tell her story.
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    15 mins
  • S2 Ep4: Grace O'Malley - The Irish Pirate Queen

    S2 Ep4: Grace O'Malley - The Irish Pirate Queen
    May 12 2024
    From a young girl Grace O'Malley learned the ways of piracy and the ocean, before long she was a fearsome Pirate Queen with a 20 ship fleet and over 200 men under her thumb. She was so infamous she even caught the attention of Queen Elizabeth herself. Join Jorja and Mollie as they tell her story.
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    24 mins
  • S2 Ep3: Virginia Woolf

    S2 Ep3: Virginia Woolf
    May 5 2024
    Virginia Woolf is one of the world's most famous women in literature, but how much do we actually know about her? In this episode of History Gap join Mollie and Jorja as they explore the life of Virginia including her relationship with Vita Sackville-West.
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    17 mins