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Wallis Simpson
Episode 80
She is surely one of the most fascinating figures in royal history. Perceived as a bad match for Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson is at the centre of the …
3 years, 8 months ago
Eunuchs
Episode 79
From Ancient Assyria to the Byzantine Empire, from the Qing dynasty’s Forbidden City to 19th century operas; Eunuchs have been present across a huge …
3 years, 8 months ago
A History of Porn
Episode 78
What did porn look like before the internet? Who was it for? And how has it changed since?
In this episode, Kate chats to Kathleen Lubey, a professor …
3 years, 8 months ago
The Blues
Episode 77
So much of today’s music takes inspiration from the Blues, but where did Blues music itself come from?
Kate is joined by Lamont Jack Pearley - applied…
3 years, 9 months ago
Royal Sibling Rifts
Episode 76
Just in case you haven’t heard, a certain prince has released a memoir recently detailing a challenging relationship between him and his brother, the…
3 years, 9 months ago
Syphilis
Episode 75
From Acts of Parliament to unethical clinical studies to legendary symphonies (possibly) - syphilis has stained many different areas of history.
To fi…
3 years, 9 months ago
Teen Sex
Episode 74
Do you remember the first time you thought about sex? Or the first time you talked to someone else about sex?
In this episode, Kate is discussing mid-…
3 years, 9 months ago
Paganism & Festive Traditions
Episode 73
The darkest nights of the year have long been the time for celebrations, from Yule and Mother Night, to Christmas and New Year's Eve. But where did t…
3 years, 9 months ago
Santaphilia: Sexual Attraction to Santa
Episode 72
How long have people been hoping for Santa to hurry down their chimneys for?
Whether it’s because he’s a bear, a dom or the ultimate daddy - in this e…
3 years, 9 months ago
Sex Advice in the 20th Century
Episode 71
What is ‘good’ sex? Why might you need to get your protractor out in the bedroom? And when was foreplay ‘invented’?
In this episode, Kate is getting s…
3 years, 9 months ago