S2 Ep14: Gertrude Ederle, From Olympian To Swimming The Channel
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...
25 Aug 202423min
S2 Ep13: Alice Coachman, Olympic Special Part 3
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 he...
11 Aug 202411min
S2 Ep13: Alice Milliat, Olympic Special Part 2
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 G...
4 Aug 202416min
S2 Ep12: Charlotte Cooper, Olympic Special Part 1
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 ski...
28 Jul 202418min
S2 Ep11: Fergusons Gang: Pineapples, Artichokes And Bill Stickers
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 t...
30 Jun 202419min
S2 Ep10: Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of Science
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...
23 Jun 202425min
S2 Ep9: Estée Lauder The Woman Behind The Brand
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 t...
16 Jun 202420min
S2 Ep8: Anne Lister, Lovers and Life
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...
9 Jun 202422min
