Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
The Mystic Nun Killed By Henry VIII
Episode 449
As if the Tudor world wasn't mad enough, in 1528 a mystic nun showed up demanding an audience with Henry VIII.
Elizabeth Barton stood in front of him …
2 months, 1 week ago
Sex Lives of the Samurai
Episode 448
The samurai are some of the most mythologised people in history, so let's do some myth busting!
Kate is joined by Joe Nickols, who co-curated the Brit…
2 months, 1 week ago
Medieval Europe's Biggest Sex Scandal
Episode 447
This is the wild story of a 12th century French philosopher, Abelard, who fell in love with his student, Heloise.
There are a lot of problematic issue…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Truth About Coco Chanel
Episode 446
You know her from the perfume, the little black dress, the double C bag clasp, but who was the woman, Coco Chanel? What even was her real name?
From h…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Britain's Most Scandalous Queen
Episode 445
‘Who wants a girl with a personality?’ Historically, not the royals.
Queen Caroline of Brunswick became Queen Consort of the United Kingdom in 1820, w…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Catherine Howard Lost Her Head
Episode 444
Poor Catherine Howard. She was smart, intelligent and undeniably beautiful, but ultimately no match for the vicious Henry VIII.
She was certainly a vi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Truth About Pablo Picasso
Episode 443
Pablo Picasso's impact on the art world was sensational, but what impact did he have on the people around him?
His relationship history contains some …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Sex Work in Soviet Russia
Episode 442
After the Russian Revolution in 1917, sex work was a prime example of what capitalism did to society.
Under communism, sex work would no longer need …
3 months ago
Why Helen Of Troy Is The Real Star Of 'The Odyssey'
Episode 441
Beautiful women are always causing trouble in history, and perhaps none more so than Helen of Troy.
She's the daughter of Zeus and a human mother, aft…
3 months ago
The Most Badass Dragon Slayers in History
Episode 440
Picture a dragon and its dragon slayer. What do you imagine?
It's likely going to be a giant, scaly, fire-breathing beast and a rugged knight with a m…
3 months, 1 week ago