GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Our merch is finally here!!! Yay!! To celebrate the launch, here is a quick history of merch....honestly, it's interesting!!! Also we obviously have a very long chat about the random comings and goings of life, as per usual. Love you all, thank you and see you soon!!!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min
welcome back to GH!! We're doing class outside again to study up on another tragic Kennedy. Kick was the rebel and romantic debutante who met her end far too early. Let's unpack! No birds this time but two children go by on scooters. love you! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acas...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We're back today recording in ANOTHER new location (the studio of our friends over at 30 Going on 13 pod) and talking JFK once he leaves the war, and enters politics. We also talk eyesight, shrooms, and other important things <3 love you!!! Merch coming soon!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Yo...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min
It's class outside with Girl Historians! Today, we record outside underneath an active birdfeeder. We're back with episode 4 of our Kennedys series- this time covering Rosemary Kennedy, the hidden eldest daughter who was lobotomized. It's depressing guys, like really not good. We also talk Lilo and Stitch, the summer, and the many birds who drop by to visit in the episode. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carle...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, the girls recount JFK and Joe Jr's involvement in WWII. The first Kennedy death and the beginning of JFK's rise to the top. We also have a little media recap of the stuff we've been enjoying and thinking about lol. RIP the lost videos :( Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtube Hos...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 26 min
We are back swinging into our Kennedy content and bringing you a fancasting of our new cast of characters!!! We also delve deeper into a young JFK- and his sickly beginnings :( also, Blair acts like a Male manipulator and Carley sees a hawk! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast....
May 23, 2025•1 hr 19 min
We are back!!! Welcome to the KENNEDYS!!!! (Curse of). Join us as we start to unpack the beginning of the Great American Dynasty th at is the Kennedys, starting all the way back at their humble beginnings. We also have a lengthy catch-up chat and discuss the Canadian Election, Quebec, and improv (our favourite topics!) We're so happy to be back and we are so stoked for this season!! <3. love you bye!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Host...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, the girls tell the tale of the Rosenbergs- the couple who were executed for espionage after being convicted for spying for the soviet union. Fun! We also have an intensive chat about One Direction, and pitch a new season idea. love you always bye<3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In this very special opinions-based episode, the girls discuss the casting of the Beatles biopic- Paul Mescal as Paul, Harris Dickinson as John, Joseph Quinn as George, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo. It was simply too much of a historical event for us to ignore, so we've deviated from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an hour of solid Carley and Blair opinions. Here you go girls! But don't worry! We also talk allergies and bird watching <3 okay love you bye! Sign up on Patreon for...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Continuing on our theme of "Canada". the girls discuss the Dionne Quintuplets, the 5 babies born in rural Ontario and became a depression-era sensation. This one is sad! Babies should not be a tourist attraction (hot take) We also discuss Broadway, of course. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtub...
Mar 28, 2025•59 min
In this episode, the girls display a stunning show of patriotism while talking about when Canada (technically England still but shhh) burned down the White House during the war of 1812. We also mispronounce the name Cockburn, give our hot takes on the Canada/USA trade war, and discuss the dangers of traveling with your friends to Europe. Okay love you bye <3 Heritage Minutes Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In this very special episode, Blair and Carley welcome icon and legend John Green to discuss one of the most consequential assassinations of all time and how tuberculosis contributed to making it all happen. We also discuss the merits of flip cup vs. beer pong. Thank you so much for listening!!! We'll see you soon! <3 Become a TBfighter Preorder Everything is Tuberculosis Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Car...
Mar 14, 2025•47 min
in this very special St. Patrick's day episode, the girls cover the famed Mcdonald's Shamrock shake- and it's mascot Uncle O'Grimacey. Was he wiped from Mcdonald's marketing for his ties to the IRA? Was his characterization lowkey pretty offensive? Should we start an improv podcast? Tune in to this episode to learn more. as always we love you soooo much and thanks for listening <3<3<3<3<3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hoste...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In the finale episode of the Six Wives, Blair and Carley recap the reigns of all three of Henry VIII's children- a succession that's bloody and dramatic and ends with the conclusion of the tudor Dynasty. We also share our thoughts on social media, the trucker convey, and more!!! This is one of the chatty eps where the history starts around the 45 minute mark hehe. Love you all and see you next week!!! <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians H...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min
On this episode, the girls recap the final wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. The most married, most published, and most 6th wife of them all. We also cover, thoughts on modern dating, canned tuna, and the term "Folx" As always, thank you so much for tuning in girls! We love you and we will see u next week!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Gir...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 22
On this ep of GH, the incredible Ashley Norton joins us to tell us the tale of Lizzie Borden, the alleged axe murderer of yore and star of the "Lizzie Borden took an Ax" poem. Lizzie Borden took an ax And gave her mother forty whacks, And when she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one. Slay! Thanks for listening girls, we love you as always <3 <3 Daddy's diarrhea bucket <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Ashley Norto...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Today, the girls are coming back into the scene with the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Tbh, this is such a tragic story and a bit of a sadder episode. In a way, this is a perfect episode to end off january- the "nightmare month" As always thank you so much for tuning in girls <3 We'll see you next week!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this VERY SPECIAL episode, we are honoured to welcome author, icon, and history genius Xiran Jay Zhao!!! Xiran and the girls go over the reign of Wu Zetian- the first and only female emperor of China AND the inspiration for the Iron Widow series. They also introduce the term "Gigachad" to the pod- frankly life-changing... We also, of course, have a quick detour into the French revolution...AS YOU DO!!!! Thank you so much for listening we love you!! <3 Check out the Iron Widow Series!!!! Si...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 59 min
in the TRIUMPHANT return to our six wives of Henry XIII saga, Carley and Blair dive into Anne of Cleves, the 4th and the longest surviving wife. We unpack her reputation as the "ugly one" and her journey to gaining the title of the King's Sister. We also go into diners, smoking, and straight culture. THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR LISTENING GIRLS!!! <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Oll...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Welcome back to Girl Historians!! It's 2025 and we are so stinking pumped for the year ahead girls. In this episode, we make up for the lack of a 10th icon by doing a very chatty episode loosely about Bob Dylan. We're so happy to be back!! ENJOY the ep!!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtube Ho...
Jan 10, 2025•57 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... In this episode, we cover aviation legend Amelia Earhart and her mysterious disappearance. Thank you so much for joining us for this series!! We literally can't wait to see what 2025 has in store!!! Until then stay safe and happy queens!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hos...
Dec 30, 2024•21 min
NOTE: yes we have skipped icon number 10 due to a devastating technical glitch, so we are skipping to icon 11. Hopefully we will remedy this soon!! So sorry girls. In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... Today we talk about stardew valley and it's creator, Eric Barone! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: B...
Dec 28, 2024•19 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... in this episode, we talk about Harvey Milk, the trailblazing gay politician. We also discuss the bad PR of bisexual women. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on In...
Dec 25, 2024•28 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... in this the 8th day of icons, we discuss Sweeney Todd, the iconic demon barber of Fleet street. Turns out, not a real guy. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on In...
Dec 24, 2024•30 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... on the 7th day of icons my true love gave to me... a left handed guitarist In this episode, we cover the tragically short life of the incredible Jimi Hendrix. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist:...
Dec 21, 2024•25 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... on the 6th day of christmas my true love gave to me.... an unhinged kidnapping of an heiress In this episode we cover the absolutely unhinged kidnapping of Patty Hearst by the SLA. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob ...
Dec 20, 2024•26 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... In this episode we learn about Zheng Yi Sao, an iconic female pirate who SAILED the south China sea. Safe to say we are obsessed. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historian...
Dec 19, 2024•21 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... Today we bring you the ICONIC Emily Dickinson...a girl who was FOR the GIRLS if you know what we mean. Until next time!!! MWAh Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians o...
Dec 13, 2024•23 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... In this episode we recount the horrible jack the ripper and it's pretty horrifying. We do not in any way have the stomachs for true crime. We also choose our serial killer monikers and also we have FUN!!! see u next time :) Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair M...
Dec 10, 2024•18 min
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... It's our little Girl Historians Advent Calendar!!! Next up, we've got Louisa May Alcott, and icon, a legend, and old-timey gay popstar. We also talk about capes and ponchos. Love all u girls!!! See u soon! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carle...
Dec 06, 2024•18 min
