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Girl Historians

Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne

A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.For business inquiries, email us at uncarley@zigguratxyz.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:28:14

The Beatles Biopic Casting

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2025/04/11

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 <3okay love you bye!Sign up on Patreon for

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58:30

The Dionne Quintuplets

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2025/03/28

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on

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1:22:56

When Canada Burned Down the White House

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2025/03/21

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 <3Heritage MinutesSign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley

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46:51

Tuberculosis and Franz Ferdinand (w/John Green)

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2025/03/14

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! <3Become a TBfighterPreorder Everything is TuberculosisSign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley

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1:05:47

The Shamrock Shake's ties to the IRA?

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2025/03/07

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<3Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by:

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1:24:25

SIX WIVES #7: The Messy Succession and End of the Tudors

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2025/02/28

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!!! <3Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted

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1:07:23

SIX WIVES #6: Catherine Parr, the Final Wife

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2025/02/14

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl

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1:58:23

Lizzie Borden took an Ax (w/Ashley Norton)

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2025/02/07

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 axAnd 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 <3Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansAshley NortonHosted by:

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1:05:08

SIX WIVES #5: The Tragedy of Katherine Howard

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2025/01/31

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl

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1:58:54

Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)

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2025/01/24

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!! <3Check out the Iron Widow Series!!!!Sign up on

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1:20:25

Anne Of Cleves, Queen of England

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2025/01/17

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!!! <3Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob

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57:19

A Very Chatty Welcome to 2025 and also Bob Dylan

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2025/01/10

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on

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21:00

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Amelia Earhart

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2024/12/30

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by:

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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Stardew Valley

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2024/12/28

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair

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27:46

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Harvey Milk

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2024/12/25

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl

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30:15

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Sweeney Todd

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2024/12/24

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on

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25:08

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Jimi Hendrix

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2024/12/21

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 guitaristIn 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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola

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25:54

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Patty Hearst

Girl Historians ·

2024/12/20

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 heiressIn 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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob

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20:32

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Zheng Yi Sao

Girl Historians ·

2024/12/19

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/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on

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22:31

THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Emily Dickinson

Girl Historians ·

2024/12/13

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!!! MWAhSign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillanand Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on

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