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31 - Frida Kahlo - Disabled, Queer and Fantastic
Episode 31
Frida Kahlo has become one of Mexico's most famous artists, whose uncompromising and colourful works do not shy away from her journey through life, f…
4 years, 8 months ago
Bittisode 003 Halloween Origins: Jack O‘Lantern
Episode 3
Why do we carve pumpkins and light them up at Halloween? Did you know that like many Halloween traditions the Jack O'Lantern originated in Ireland? J…
4 years, 9 months ago
30 - Burke & Hare - Bodysnatchers
Episode 30
William Burke and William Hare have gone down in history as Scotland's most notorious bodysnatchers, however the true tale is far more gruesome. Thes…
4 years, 9 months ago
29 - The Werewolf of Bedburg - Peter Stumpf
Episode 29
Strange things are afoot in the village of Bedburg... livestock are slaughtered, children are missing ... and the trail leads to Peter Stumpf, a weal…
4 years, 9 months ago
Bittisode 002 Halloween Origins: Trick or Treat
Episode 2
It's a time honoured tradition, get dressed up in a costume, go door to door and say "Trick or Treat" in exchange for candy and sweets! But where did…
4 years, 9 months ago
28 - Tarrare - The French Cannibal Spy
Episode 28
Delve into another dark tale from history, hear all about Tarrare, the 18th Century showman who could (and would) eat anything! Eating live animals o…
4 years, 9 months ago
Bittisode 001 Halloween Origins : Samhain
Episode 1
Samhain - The Celtic Roots of Halloween
Hosted by Katie Charlwood
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27 - Vlad the Impaler -The Real Dracula
Episode 27
Few names have cast more fear into the human heart than Count Dracula. The legendary vampyre, created by author Bram Stoker, has inspired many horror…
4 years, 10 months ago
26 - Elvis Presley Belongs in Disgraceland
Episode 26
Did you miss me? This week we return with the tale of Elvis Presley, the man, the myth, the absolute cretin. Find out why the King of Rock n Roll was…
4 years, 10 months ago
25 - Julie D'Aubigny - The Cross-Dressing, Sword-Swinging, Bisexual Opera Singer
Episode 25
Julie D'Aubigny also known as Madame de Maupin was a duelling, gender non-conforming, bisexual badass, who also happened to be an opera singer. Find …
5 years, 1 month ago