Share
Girl Historians
Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)
•
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!!!!
Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians
Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Guest: Xiran Jay Zhao
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
More episodes
View all episodes
The Radium Girls
59:45|More info on the Radium GirlsThe girls explore the capitalistic horror of the RADIUM GIRLS!! Actually so upsetting and enraging. Taking a little break but will be back at the end of may!! See you then girls we love you <3Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and ad-free early episodes! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeTHE KENNEDYS EP. 19: RFK Jr Part 2, Sex and the City, Adela, and more!
01:22:50|RFK Jr part two- he's evil!!! Rfk jr part starts around 50mins.We also discuss sex and the city, Adela, and self doubt! Yipee!Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and ad-free early episodes! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeTHE KENNEDYS EP. 18: RFK Jr. part one
01:03:13|Join us as we explore the not-evil beginnings of RFK JR!!! The rich child of Bobby Kennedy who exventually grew up to be the menace we know today.Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and ad-free early episodes! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeGrey Gardens, Katseye, Girlhood
01:45:00|Grey Gardens Section starts around the 50min mark <3Talking Grey Gardens, the notorious tale of Jackie Kennedy's aunt and cousin living in a run down mansion- as made famous by the cult 1975 documentary.We also have a lengthy chat about life, Katseye, and other things <3 chatty girls rejoice! Everyone else feel free to skip ahead heheSend us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and ad-free early episodes! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeWhite Authors, Gardening, and other things we have to talk about
01:18:25|The girls gather to discuss Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash and the world of Dimes Square.okay love you bye!!Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeTHE KENNEDYS EP. 17 The Tragedy of Carolyn & JFK Jr
01:30:51|JFK Jr. was the the USA's most eligible bachelor- until he met Carolyn Besette. Join us as we unpack another Kennedy Tragedy!!!!ok love you bye Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeWe Need to Talk About Manon's Hiatus from Katseye
01:31:50|Current events! We simply could not ignore Manon's absence from Katseye and had to rush an episode about it for this week. okay love yoiu bye~!!!!Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeEmily Brontë and Wuthering Heights
55:31|Today we discuss Emily Brontë, wuthering heights, and more!!!!!! its a fun one. ok love you bye.Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comGIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeIns and Outs of 2026 w/Sachin Sinha
01:23:40|Today we are joined by Sachin to discuss the ins and outs of 2026!! we are culture predictors, btw!Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.comok love you bye !!!GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneGuest: Sachin SinhaMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube