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Catherine of Aragon | Secret Lives of the Six Wives
Episode 269
We know the fates of Henry VIII's wives, but what were these iconic women really like?
In the first episode of this limited series, Secret Lives of th…
1 year, 11 months ago
Gladiators' Sex Lives
Episode 268
Who really were the gladiators of Ancient Rome?
With them once again hitting the big screens this month, we wanted to take you back a couple of thousa…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Real Sylvia Plath
Episode 267
** TW: This episode contains themes of suicide **
Sylvia Plath was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
During and since she died, …
1 year, 11 months ago
Sex Lives of Presidents
Episode 266
With the US election happening, we wanted to take a look back at the presidents from the past what we know about their sex lives.
Which president was …
1 year, 11 months ago
What Made You Ugly In The Ancient World?
Episode 265
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? Wha…
1 year, 11 months ago
Inside the Witch Trials: Salem | Fear In A New World
Episode 264
We often think of the witch trials as something in the deep and distant past.
But, as we'll hear in today's episode, the attitudes and behaviour that …
1 year, 11 months ago
18th Century Dating: From Booty Calls to 'Bundling'
Episode 263
What was life like as a single person in the 18th century? What if you became pregnant out of wedlock?
In today's episode, Kate talks to Angela Muir, …
1 year, 11 months ago
Inside the Witch Trials: Iceland | The Men Who Burned As Witches
Episode 262
When we think of the witch trials, we often think of women being charged.
Whilst misogyny was at the heart of many of the witch trials, this isn't the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Nefertiti: The Greatest Ancient Egyptian Queen?
Episode 261
Ancient Egyptian rulers, incest, the Nazis and female empowerment, all in one episode! 'But how?' You say. 'What story could possibly bring all of th…
2 years ago
Inside the Witch Trials: Pendle | The Child Who Condemned Her Family
Episode 260
People in the 17th century were at spiritual war with the devil.
It was a time of huge upheaval. What became known as the witch trials soon followed.…
2 years ago