History Gap

In this episode Jorja and Mollie look at the life and sporting career of American Swimmer Gertrude Ederle. From multi gold medalist to being the first woman to swim the English Channel this is a story of grit and determination in a time period where women had to fight hard to even be in the pool. 

Alice Coachman was the first black woman in history to win a gold medal. Growing up in the deep south of America, Alice faced racism and segregation for her entire sporting career. This didn't stop her breaking records and setting a legacy for black athletes to come. Jorja and Mollie tell her story. 

In this episode of History Gap, Jorja and Mollie tell the story of Alice Milliat, a woman who fought tirelessly to make sure there were women competing at the Olympics. Founder of the 'Women's World Games' this is a story of wit, courage and making your own seat at the table. 

It's only right we kick off the History Gap Olympic Special with the first woman to win a gold medal in the history of the Olympics - British tennis player Charlotte Cooper. From playing tennis in skirts to serving up the patriarchy the girls explore the life and sporting career of Charlotte. 

In collaboration with the National Trust Podcast, join Jorja and Mollie as they dive into the ultimate girl gang - Fergusons Gang, a group of aristocratic women who used mystery and intrigue to help the National Trust save rural England. A story of fake names, bomb scares, and secret meeting places. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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? 

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? 

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.  

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. 

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.

The myth, the legend, the Martyr most people have heard the name Joan of Arc, but how much do we really know about her? From peasant girl to taking charge of armies, Joan lives quite the life and pays the price. Jorja and Mollie tell her story. 

As a young girl Junko Tabei had a dream to climb mountains and so she did. Junko would go on to summit over 70 of the world's highest peaks and would even be the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Mollie and Jorja tell her story. 

History Gap is back with a new series and a new co-host. Join (extremely) amateur history fans comedy writer Mollie Goodfellow and creator and producer Jorja McAndrew as they educate themselves on some of the cool women from the past that they didn’t learn about in history lessons - mostly because they weren’t listening. From Junko Tabei, incredible mountain climber, to Anne Lister, dubbed the ‘first modern lesbian’, History Gap is a snappy look at the stories of women who were doing brave, exciting, sometimes evil and always interesting things with new episodes dropping weekly. 

In this episode of History Gap the girls take a look at the complicated life and legacy of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel from orphanages to Nazi Spies, and dresses with pockets. 

Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas is ICONIC and welcomes us into the Christmas spirit every year. But how did Mariah become a Christmas legend, and what role did her childhood play in her love for Christmas? 

In this episode of History Gap, the girls uncover the story of Nellie Bly a ground breaking investigative journalist who spent 10 days undercover in a New York women's insane asylum, changing mental health legislation forever. 

On this week’s episode of History Gap, Lucy and Jorja consider the role of magic and superstition during World War 2 as Lucy tells the story of Russia’s ‘Night Witches’ - an all-female air division who were feared greatly by the Nazi’s and Hitler himself. The girls also discuss the sexism women experience during and after the war effort and theorise how these brave women must have felt. 

In this episode of History Gap, Jorja tell's the story of two women doctors and suffragettes who ran entirely female staffed military hospital at a time where women were excluded from the medical profession. Join Jorja and Lucy as they explore the lives and impact of Dr Flora Anderson and Dr Louisa Garret on WW1 and medicine.  

Lucy tells the scandalous story of the Mafia queen Virginia Hill and how she rose through the ranks of a violent American mob. The history of the mob is brutal and intense and on this episode of History Gap, Lucy and Jorja explore the story behind this powerful woman and how she earnt her title as the 'queen of the mob'. 

The world watched when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, but few know of the brilliant female mind that made this all possible. This week’s episode of History Gap features the life of Katherine Johnson, a NASA scientist who, in the face of racial and gender discrimination, calculated the path to the moon. The girls also consider the gender and racial inequality evident in STEM past and present.Follow our TikTokFollow our Instagram

Bloody Mary, otherwise known as Mary Tudor, was a brutal queen who was the first ruling Queen of England, but who is she, and how did she earn her awful nickname? Follow our TikTok Follow our Instagram