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Psychiatric Drugs
Episode 6
*WARNING this episode includes adult themes and conversations about mental health and drug use.*
In 2020, the UK government revealed that 17% of the adult population of Britain were prescribed medicat…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Shoes
Episode 5
I’m something that you wear, I always come in twos, I get put on your feet. I’m not socks, I am … SHOES.
Humans have been protecting their feet for a very long time.
But over the years the types of foo…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Boob Jobs
Episode 4
Who had the very first boob job? Why were women injecting liquid paraffin into their chests? And, how has the procedure developed over time?
Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets by Professor Ruth Hollida…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Victoria: A Greedy Queen
Episode 3
Warning: There are adult themes, explicit language and references of disordered eating and diets in this episode.
Did you know that before Queen Victoria married Albert she was a well-known party-anim…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Voodoo & Vodou
Episode 2
Warning: This episode includes strong language and some adult themes.
What comes to mind when you see the word voodoo? Most people tend to think of horror movies, zombies, dolls and witchcraft - but V…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Medieval Sex
Episode 1
*WARNING this episode includes explicit language and adult themes*
What were your medieval ancestors getting up to in the bedroom? Join sex historian Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets, to find out.
Medie…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
INTRODUCING Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Episode 1
Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced?
Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Shee…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago