The First Computer Programmer Was a Woman // Ada Lovelace // Ad [CC]

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[SuperPooped]

“Ada Lovelace lived a tempestuous life”
Me: Especially when she met the Doctor and helped save the world from the Master.

[luciana]

And the hero that we all know and love who made the first computer-like machine, shortening WW2 by at least 2 years saving thousands of lives, was gay

[alysium]

Whenever a date of mine does something problematic, I sincerely hope that I hear Jessica's voice in my head saying "Red flag!" repeatedly until I remedy the situation.

[firefly]

I would LOVE an explainer on the British Peerage system!

[annaswanson]

"her christian duty to support him and improve his behavior" - well if that doesn't sound like a great basis for a marriage

[envexenveritas]

I highly recommend "The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer" a comic book that begins as the tale of Ada Lovelace's life and work, before spinning off into a pocket universe where Babbage actually finished the Analytical Engine and the two of them used it to solve crime and get into mischeif. Despite the latter half being fictional the tales are based on real events with very interesting footnotes linking it all together. Overall just a really fun way of learning more about Ada and the Difference Engine.

[charlottehaas]

When photo of Alan Turing popped out I nearly started to cry. I adore his work and literally no one knows about his work in my country (Its shame). Thank you for sharing information about these interesting people.

[CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Having just watched Spyfall: Part 2, can definitely can agree you on tempestuous life. But at least The Doctor kept life interesting 😂😏.

[rebeccawatkins]

I can't believe you did one of my primary computing heroes! I had no idea she was chronically ill.

[loraleitourtillottwiehr]

My daughter Ada, named after Lovelace, just turned one! She's a fascinating historical figure. Thanks for doing a video on her.

[mog-gyveroneill]

I would love to hear a profile on Oscar Wilde, he has totally fascinated me for so long!

[shakes]

She was in the most recent episode of Doctor Who

[leah]

I'm from where her and lord Byron are buried and it's so annoying to see her forgotten, it's known as "lord byron's resting place" and we have a few signs saying this but no mention of Ada ☹️

[MediocreMolly]

Alan Turing’s story was heartbreaking so I am looking forward to your video on him.

[CarissaWyles]

As a Web Developer with a degree in Math and a love for poetry and metaphysics, I think this is my favorite historical video you've made!!! Ada Lovelace is officially one of my favorite people in history, she sounds like a kindred spirit to my own :)

[Lizzy]

I love these videos!
Growing up as an American with an Anglophile teacher who majored in history as a father I couldn’t stand anything like this. And now I can’t get enough of it. Turns out I’m a visual learner and millennial that wants things fast and quick

[nikakozar]

Hi! I love your videos, and ones about historical figures are a special treat! If you take suggestions, may I propose you do a video about Croatian painter Nasta Rojc? She was an out lesbian in the early 20th century, an avant-garde thinker, and painted a portrait of herself in drag nine years before Romaine Brooks painted hers. Unfortunately, a pointed effort was made to erase her from history precisely because she was a lesbian, and still she is never mentioned in art history classes, even though she was a crucial figure in Croatian modern art.

[diddymuck]

ada lovelace is one of my favorite topics, but this presentation compels my mentioning the sadness felt on hearing your personal physical hardships. Bless you and your perpetual smile though all the muck that life throws your way. color me subscribed.

[mhenderson]

Perfect timing! I've been meaning to Google her ever since Doctor Who last week 😂

[ThatSocialMoth]

Just discovered this awesome historical woman through a doctor who ep, can't wait to learn more. Thank you for your amazing insight Jess keep up your amazing work, good luck in this new year, love to the family.