Think history is a boys club? Think again. In this podcast History Gap we are looking back to pull up the women throughout history that might have fallen through the cracks. 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 L ...
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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net
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HoP 456 - Touch Me With Your Madness - Cervantes’ Don Quixote
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Why do critics consider Don Quixote the first “modern” novel, and what does it tell us about the aesthetics of fiction?Af Peter Adamson
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HoP 455 - Tom Pink on Francisco Suárez
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We're joined by Tom Pink, who tells us about Suárez on ethics, law, religion, and the state.Af Peter Adamson
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HoP 454 - By Appointment Only - Political Philosophy in the Second Scholastic
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Suárez and other Iberian scholastics ask where political power comes from and under what circumstances it is exercised legitimately.Af Peter Adamson
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HoP 453 - The Price is Right - Law and Economics in the Second Scholastic
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Vitoria, Molina, Suárez and others develop the idea of natural law, exploring its relevance for topics including international law, slavery, and the ethics of economic exchange.Af Peter Adamson
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HoP 452 - Better Than Nothing - Metaphysics in the Second Scholastic
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Did the metaphysics of Francisco Suárez mark a shift from traditional scholasticism to early modern philosophy?Af Peter Adamson
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HoP 451 - Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve - Free Will in the Second Scholastic
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What was Luis de Molina trying to say about human free will with his doctrine of “middle knowledge,” and why did it provoke such controversy?Af Peter Adamson
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S2 Ep14: Gertrude Ederle, From Olympian To Swimming The Channel
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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.Af History Gap
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S2 Ep13: Alice Coachman, Olympic Special Part 3
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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.Af History Gap
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S2 Ep13: Alice Milliat, Olympic Special Part 2
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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.Af History Gap
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S2 Ep12: Charlotte Cooper, Olympic Special Part 1
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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.Af History Gap
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HoP 450 - Depicting What Cannot Be Depicted - Philosophy and Two Renaissance Artworks
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To celebrate reaching 450 episodes, Peter looks at the philosophical resonance of two famous artworks from the turn of the 16th century: Dürer’s Self-Portrait and Michelangelo’s paintings in the Sistine Chapel.Af Peter Adamson
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HoP 449 - Anna Tropia on Jesuit Philosophy
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We learn from Anna Tropia how Jesuit philosophy of mind broke new ground in the scholastic tradition.Af Peter Adamson
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S2 Ep11: Fergusons Gang: Pineapples, Artichokes And Bill Stickers
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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.Af History Gap
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S2 Ep10: Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of Science
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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.Af History Gap
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HoP 448 - Secondary Schools - Iberian Scholasticism
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The “School of Salamanca,” founded by Francisco Vitoria, and the commentators of Coimbra are at the center of a movement sometimes called the “Second Scholastic.”Af Peter Adamson
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S2 Ep9: Estée Lauder The Woman Behind The Brand
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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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S2 Ep8: Anne Lister, Lovers and Life
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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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HoP 447 - Andrés Messmer on Spanish Protestantism
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Yes, there were Spanish Protestants! Andrew (Andrés) Messmer joins us to explain how they drew on humanism and philosophy to argue for their religious agenda.Af Peter Adamson
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S2 Ep7: Agatha Christie Inventor Of Sleuths
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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?Af History Gap
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S2 Ep6: Empress Dowager Cixi A Killer Queen
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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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HoP 446 - Not Doubting Thomas - the Aquinas Revival
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Cajetan, Bañez and other thinkers make Aquinas a central figure of Counter-Reformation thought; we focus on their theories about analogy and the soul.Af Peter Adamson
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S2 Ep5: Bessie Coleman The Stunt Pilot
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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.Af History Gap
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S2 Ep4: Grace O'Malley - The Irish Pirate Queen
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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.Af History Gap
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HoP 445 - Band of Brothers - the Jesuits
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Ignatius of Loyola’s movement begins modestly, but winds up having a global impact on education and philosophy.Af Peter Adamson
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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.Af History Gap
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S2 Ep2: Joan of Arc - The Myth, The Martyr
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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.Af History Gap
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