Những podcast Scandal Sheets hay nhất (2025)

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What Did Jane Austen Know About Sex? 48:56

18h ago48:56

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She wrote some of the most enduring romances in literature. But what did Jane Austen really know about love ... and sex? From longing looks and flirtation, to seduction and elopement, in this episode we're investigating how much of Jane Austen's works was based on experience. Kate is joined by John Mullan, Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern Engli…

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Sex Work in Ancient Rome 43:08

5d ago43:08

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What did it look like inside a Roman brothel? Who was the sex worker involved in a murder plot to kill an Emperor? And why was the Pope getting sex workers to race chariots?! In this first episode of our brand new limited-series on sex work through history, Kate is joined by Professor Anise Strong, who takes us back to meet some of the amazing sex …

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Could You Survive Medieval Childbirth? 37:26

8d ago37:26

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Childbirth isn't for the faint-hearted at the best of times, let alone in the medieval period. What was a birthing room like at this time in history? Who would have been in there helping bring a new baby into the world? And how suspicious were the church of these all-women spaces? Joining Kate today is the always-fabulous Eleanor Janega, co-host of…

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The Truth About The Minotaur 30:01

12d ago30:01

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Deep in an Ancient Greek labyrinth lurks the half bull half man monster: the Minotaur. What did this wild myth about a woman having a baby with a bull have to say about how humans understood our taboo desires? How did they even make it happen? And what happened when you found him in the labyrinth? Joining Kate today is historian and author, Jasmine…

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The Murderous Affairs of King James 52:03

15d ago52:03

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Against the paranoid backdrop of the Scottish witch trials, a murder plot involving King James and some of his lovers took place. To make matters more juicy, it centres around the Bonnie Earl of Moray, who is said to be the most handsome man in Scotland. How does this situation create a conflict of interests for King James VI & I? Joining Kate toda…

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Victorian Beauty Standards 38:06

19d ago38:06

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Why did Victorians value pale skin so highly? And how were black bodies viewed by Victorian society? In this episode Kate is joined by author and historian Dr Rochelle Rowe of the University of Edinburgh. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Sign up to History Hit for hund…

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The Pill: Sexual Liberation? 43:57

22d ago43:57

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At least 160 million people worldwide take some form of the contraceptive pill. So where did it come from? Who invented it and why? And how has it changed the world? Kate is joined by Donna Drucker, author of 'Contraception: A Concise History' and historian from Columbia University. Together they discuss whether the contraceptive pill has been a fo…

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What Made You Ugly In Tudor Times? 45:03

26d ago45:03

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Why did royalty have worse teeth than commoners? How would the Tudor court have smelt? And when even the Queen of England can be accused of being a witch for a random mole, what hope did the rest of us have? In this new mini-series, we'll be exploring the beauty standards - and ideas of ugliness - throughout time periods in history. In this third e…

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The Dandy: Dressing in Defiance 38:11

29d ago38:11

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He cuts a fine figure, walking down the street. Whether it's a bow tie and a sharp suit, perfectly curated clashing colours, or a moustache with every hair strictly held in place - this is a person who spends hours on their look. But why? In this episode of Betwixt the Sheets, Kate is joined by Peter K. Andersson, author of ‘The Dandy” A People’s H…

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What Made You Ugly In Medieval Times? 44:35

1M ago44:35

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Beauty fads come and go - remember super low-rise jeans in the 90s? IYKYK. What was considered cool and beautiful in the medieval period? What skincare routines were medieval people doing? And how did the Black Death affect how people dressed and presented themselves? In this new mini-series, we'll be exploring the beauty standards - and ideas of u…

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The Hangwoman of 18th Century Ireland 40:47

1M ago40:47

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Imagine an executioner. Are they big, strong, cloaked and masked? Are they male? Probably - because most executioners in history have been. Today, though, we're meeting a woman who broke the mould. Journalist and writer Clodagh Finn joins Kate to explore the life of Lady Betty, the Irish executioner of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as some o…

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What Made You Ugly In Ancient Rome? 47:49

1M ago47:49

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What was a Roman skincare routine like? Why did the beard make a comeback under Emperor Hadrian? And what did it mean to be ugly in this time? In this new mini-series, we'll be exploring the beauty standards - and ideas of ugliness - throughout time periods in history. Starting today with Ancient Rome, Kate is joined by historian and author Emma So…

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The Truth About Medusa 32:07

1M ago32:07

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You could be forgiven for thinking the Greek myth of Medusa has zero relevance to us today. Snake for hair?! But as you'll hear in today's episode, she's a woman who was vilified for her femininity and sexuality. She was literally cast out of society for it - into a cave, of all places. Joining Kate to help us get to know this mythical woman and he…

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History's Worst F*ckboys: Henry VIII 49:58

2M ago49:58

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Charismatic, passionate, insatiable - Henry VIII is known across the world as the king who had 6 wives, and a few mistresses on the side. But was Henry a romantic or a scoundrel? Kate is joined by Natalie Grueninger, host of 'Talking Tudors', to find out just how badly behaved Henry was. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Sophie…

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What Happened On A Medieval Wedding Night? 43:13

2M ago43:13

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We've been tying the knot for thousands of years in one way or another, but what did a medieval wedding look like? The church had very strict ideas around monogamy and sex in this period, which affected the rituals of a wedding day, AND night. What happened in the bed chambers of the newlyweds? Why was pleasure so important? And why were divorce co…

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History's Worst F*ckboys: Casanova 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Can you imagine being SO smooth-talking and seductive your surname becomes an actual noun in the dictionary to describe someone who has a reputation for being an expert at in the sack? Well today we’re going to be talking about a man who was just that…Giacamo Casanova. But is his legacy as a f*ckboy accurate? Was he really a prolific ladies man? An…

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Nell Gwyn: Celebrity Mistress of King Charles II 43:26

2M ago43:26

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How did a working class illiterate woman become King Charles II's favourite mistress? Nell Gwyn was an incredibly talented comedy actor who came from a working class background, and was part of a group of pioneering women who were the first allowed to take to the stage to play women's roles. Her personality was huge, audiences loved her ability to …

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History's Worst F*ckboys: Emperor Caligula 46:02

2M ago46:02

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Have you ever heard of the Emperor who made his horse a senator? Seems like a top bloke, right? Today on Betwixt the Sheets we’re going to meet (possibly) the most debauched Roman Emperor. From stealing brides from their wedding days to an unhealthy obsession with his sister, who was Caligula and was he a f*ckboy? Kate is joined by historian Alexan…

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Hysterectomies: 2000 Years of Care & Coercion 48:21

2M ago48:21

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Today, it is one of the most commonly performed surgeries. But when was the hysterectomy, the removal of the uterus, first performed? How has this procedure interacted with ideas such as femininity and eugenics? And WHY would a very brave woman perform this surgery on herself? Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets with returning guest, Dr Elinor Clegho…

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History's Worst F*ckboys: Lord Byron 43:24

2M ago43:24

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How 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' was Lord Byron really? We know the Romantic poet had a bit of a reputation, but how true was it? And how unusual would his behaviour have been? In the first episode of our series on the worst f*ckboys in history, we're digging into Byron's relationships with Andrew Stauffer, President of the Byron Society of Ame…

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The Horrible History of Gonorrhoea 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Possibly the first recorded sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhoea is still one of the most common. We're back on the itchier side of history today to find out more about the story of this difficult-to-spell affliction. Kate is back with Cat Irving, Human Remains Conservator for Surgeons’ Hall in Edinburgh. Together they discuss the odd and off-p…

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Real Wives of Dictators | Jiang Qing, Chairman Mao's Wife 43:00

2M ago43:00

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For better or (mostly) worse, Jiang Qing left her mark on the 20th century. Even before she was married to Chairman Mao, Jiang was a charismatic actor, and her passion for culture helped her spearhead the Cultural Revolution as part of the Communist Party in China, later in life. Joining Kate for this fourth and final episode of our limited series,…

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The Murder That Shook Edwardian Britain 49:31

3M ago49:31

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When the music hall dancer, Belle Ellmore, disappeared in January 1910, it was her performing colleagues who raised the alarm. Her murder by Dr. Crippen became a media sensation, and he became the star of the story. Why was Belle Ellmore murdered? Why did it cause such a sensation at its time? And what role did her friends and colleagues in the mus…

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Real Wives of Dictators | Nadya Alliluyeva, Stalin's Wife 40:00

3M ago40:00

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Nadezhda Alliluyeva was born into a revolutionary family, but was it always her fate to marry Joseph Stalin? She was independent, intelligent and highly politicised. Indeed, Stalin was a hero of hers growing up. What was it like to be so heavily involved in the Communist Party and the Soviet Union? What was Stalin like as a husband to her? And was …

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The Truth About Alice in Wonderland 40:30

3M ago40:30

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In this episode, we're well and truly going down a rabbit hole. To unpick the controversies surrounding the author of Alice in Wonderland, Kate is joined by author and Professor of Film and Cultural Studies, Will Brooker. Will introduces us to Charles Dodgson, pseudonym Lewis Carroll, and his life, relationships and photography. Will is a professor…

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Real Wives of Dictators | Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's Wife 41:03

3M ago41:03

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What was life like as Adolf Hitler's other half? Although their marriage came (very) late in their lives, Eva Braun was with Hitler from the earlier days in his political career, and was a confidant to him through the rise (and fall) of the Nazi Party. How complicit was she in the evil ideologies Hitler set out? Was she in any way a victim? And wha…

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The Dark History of London’s Drug World 35:38

3M ago35:38

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Travel back to post-WW1 London, when sex, drugs and music was exploding in Soho... causing a national moral panic. The drugs of choice? Cocaine and morphine. Still used by doctors for questionable medicinal reasons (cough syrup anyone?!) but now also taken in nightclubs and opium dens by socialites around Soho. This week, Kate is Betwixt the Sheets…

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Real Wives of Dictators | Börte, wife of Genghis Khan 39:27

3M ago39:27

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What was life like to be married to Genghis Khan? In this new limited series, Real Wives of Dictators, we're finding out all about the women behind, or alongside, some of histories most notorious men. First up is Börte Üjin, the woman who built the Mongol empire alongside her husband, Genghis, in the 12th and 13th centuries. Were they in love? What…

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Beauty & Ugliness in the Ancient World 43:06

3M ago43:06

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When we think about Greek and Roman beauty, we think of marble statues of huge men with tiny...feet. But what did it mean to be a beautiful woman? What role did their ideas of ugliness play in these ideas? And how did Christianity throw a curveball in all of this? Taking us back to this world is Caroline Vout, author of Exposed: The Greek and Roman…

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Sex Life of Michelangelo 50:05

3M ago50:05

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Michelangelo made religion sexy. That may not have been his initial aim, of course, but the way he portrayed the human form, and particularly the male form, was extremely beautiful. How did his devout Catholic faith create conflict with his well-known attraction to men? How was it expressed in his incredible artwork? And how was sexuality viewed in…

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Sex & Scandal in 1920s Soho 31:09

4M ago31:09

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When and why did Soho become a hedonistic hotspot, the home of sex, drugs and music? Kate is Betwixt the Sheets with Dan Snow to talk about post-WW1 London - when a dark underworld of shady characters are soundtracked by an exploding jazz scene, fuelled by a roaring drugs trade. At the heart of it are the so-called 'dope girls'. Women who fascinate…

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Inside Europe's Biggest Red Light District 51:47

4M ago51:47

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Between 1860 and 1925, tens of thousands of women worked in Dublin's Monto, the largest red light district in Europe. It was a world of narrow alleyways full of brothels busy with sex workers, at a time when the Catholic church was trying to establish ideas around what a woman should be. Hint: it was very different to the women of Monto. What was l…

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The Dark History of BMI & Fatphobia 46:09

4M ago46:09

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Dark ideas and stigma around different body sizes really took hold in the Enlightenment. Very unenlightened, if you ask us. This started all sorts of awful movements, and one result was BMI - or Body Mass Index - which is still used as a measure of health by doctors today. What even is the BMI? Why are women and people of colour particularly affect…

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Inside the Magdalene Laundries 49:31

4M ago49:31

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Societies all throughout history have tried to control female sexuality. Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes are two examples of this, where women were imprisoned against their will. As you'll hear, it's a history that dates back to the 18th century and is still unfolding today. Joining Kate to take us inside the Magdalene Laund…

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Valentine's Day in Ancient Rome 33:21

4M ago33:21

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What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts with a sacrifice in a cave above Ancient Rome. What connects the naked running through the streets of Rome to Valentine's Day today? How did the onset of Christianity in Rome effect celebrations? And when did Valentine's Day as we know it today first ta…

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Goat Testicle Transplants: The Bizarre History 39:12

4M ago39:12

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Quack doctors have made some INCREDIBLE promises throughout history, but what good would a goat testicle transplant do for you? In the early 20th century, John R. Brinkley became a sensation for - you guessed it - implanting goat's testicles into men. He promised virility and boosted fertility. Did it work? Did the law ever catch up with him for su…

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Sex Lives of Spartans 45:17

4M ago45:17

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When you hear the word Sparta, what do you picture? Well, put aside the images of the rippling six packs for just a moment, as there's a lot more to this workout-obsessed state of the ancient world than you might imagine. Joining Kate today to get to know the Spartans is the master of all things Ancient Greece, Helen King. You can check out Helen's…

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Genghis Khan's Sex Life 39:24

4M ago39:24

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As historical figures go, Genghis Khan has something of a reputation. Is there any truth to the rumours of him fathering so many children? What was life like in 12th century Mongolia? And how did he create one of histories most noted empires? Joining Kate today is historian Marie Favereau, author of The Horde: How The Mongols Changed The World, to …

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Who Was Lilith? The Semen-Stealing First Wife Of Adam 44:10

4M ago44:10

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Lilith's story goes back 4,000 years, and she's still making an impact today. She takes on different forms, depending on where you're looking, but a popular one was that she was the first wife of Adam, long before Eve, and was expelled from the Garden of Eden to go and live as a promiscuous, baby-killing, semen-stealing demon. As you do. In short, …

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Sex Lives of Dinosaurs 39:36

5M ago39:36

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What's the dinosaur equivalent of Netflix and chill? Were they capable of flirting? In today's episode, Kate speaks with Dr. David Hone, author of Uncovering Dinosaur Behaviour: What They Did And How We Know, to find out more about how different dinosaurs might have had sex. Could the T-Rex's little arms aid their sexual performance? How did they p…

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Erotic Letters of Ancient Rome 40:18

5M ago40:18

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Long before phones allowed for sexting, how did the Ancient Romans exchange their illicit thoughts and desires? And what did a Roman dick pic look like? Joining Kate today to explore erotic letters from antiquity to the modern day is Owen Hodkinson, Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Cultures at Leeds University. This episode was edited by Tom …

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Medieval Lesbians 45:38

5M ago45:38

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How do you begin to look for examples of lesbians in the medieval period? Even though it was deeply frowned upon by the powers that be, the clues are very much there... if you know where to look. What examples do we have? How did the male-run church respond to fears that nuns were getting too close for their liking? And how did a 13th century court…

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History of Red Lipstick 35:09

5M ago35:09

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Red lipstick has a unique feminine power to it. It's been on the lips of some of the most influential people in history, including Cleopatra and Elizabeth I, and really took off in the 20th century. Why did it take on such an iconic status with the Suffragette movement? Why did Churchill choose not to ration lipstick? And why did Hitler hate it? Jo…

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Inside the Brothel of Pompeii 46:45

5M ago46:45

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Sex work was everywhere in the ancient world, but a known dedicated space for it (a brothel), is an extremely rare and important thing. Pompeii offers exactly that, with details such as graffiti and drawings immaculately preserved in the only known brothel from this period. Who were the people who worked there? What can we find out about the nature…

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Ancient Eroticism, Pagan Workouts & Body Ideals: History of the Gym 40:16

5M ago40:16

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It's January and (reluctant) thoughts turn to gym memberships, but what are the ancient origins of this phenomena? From the naked workouts of Ancient Greece to the bodybuilders of the 19th century, a lot has influenced exercise culture over the centuries - and it's always had a healthy dose of homoeroticism to it. Joining Kate today is Eric Chaline…

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Medieval Sex Myths 46:04

5M ago46:04

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From medieval d*ck pics to sex with monks, how did people in medieval times think about sex and sexuality? It was a period that spanned roughly 1,000 years and even though views on sex were largely shaped by the dominant Christian faith, whether this filtered down to every day experiences is another question. Joining Kate today is the legendary sex…

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When Was The First Boob Job? 59:46

5M ago59:46

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Cosmetic procedures are a huge part of (most of our) worlds. With new ones seemingly cropping up all the time, the boob job feels like an old classic. What are the origins of the boob job? Who had the first ever one? And how has it changed over time? Today we're revisiting a conversation Kate had with Professor Ruth Holliday and cosmetic surgeon Pr…

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Did Ancient People Have Sex Toys? 42:10

6M ago42:10

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Dating back some 30,000 years, sex toys have a long (no pun intended) and fascinating history. What were the earliest sex toys like? How did technology change them? And did Victorian doctors really prescribing them for back pain? In today's episode, we're revisiting an episode where Kate was joined by writer, sex and gender historian Hallie Lieberm…

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Sex Life & Scandal of Charles Dickens 48:00

6M ago48:00

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Like it or not, there's no escaping Charles Dickens at this time of year. But who was the man behind classics such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist and of course, A Christmas Carol? His life is as rich as many of the characters' stories in one of his books, including a brutal Victorian upbringing and rumours of sex and scandal. Joining us in t…

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Kateryn Parr | Secret Lives of the Six Wives 37:08

6M ago37:08

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At the time, surely Kateryn Parr had her reservations about being Henry VIII's sixth wife? Aside from being a tyrannical maniac who'd just beheaded his last wife, Catherine Howard, he was getting old, angry and his ulcerous leg was getting smelly. However, Kateryn was smart - she was the first queen to be a published author - and she loved the glit…

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