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How to Survive as a Medieval Single Woman
Episode 388
Being single in 2026 is a major disadvantage, so what was it like as a single woman in the Medieval period?!
Joining Kate today is the always-fantasti…
9 months, 1 week ago
How Filthy Were The Romans?
Episode 387
Some of the key remnants of the Roman Empire are their public baths - huge complexes, multiple different rooms, the basis of many of our modern spas.…
9 months, 1 week ago
How Sexy Was Shakespeare?
Episode 386
There's a bit of interest around Shakespeare at the minute - can we call this the Paul Mescal effect?
The Bard’s work featured many references to sex …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How Hot Was Lord Byron?
Episode 385
How 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' was Lord Byron really?
We know the Romantic poet had a bit of a reputation, but how true was it? And how unusual …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How Has Porn Changed Through History?
Episode 384
With Christmas around the corner and everything being oh-so wholesome, we thought we would offer an episode from the archives of something not-so who…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Who Was The Virgin Mary?
Episode 383
Despite virginity being a myth, why has Mary’s virginity been considered so important?
What does this tell us about the relationship between Christian…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Truth About Sigmund Freud
Episode 382
It's the one we've all been waiting for!
The Oedipus Complex; the oral, anal and phallic stages; penis envy; psychoanalysis - we've all heard of Sigmu…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Inside the Royal Harems of the Ottoman Empire
Episode 381
You can't move for people talking about the Roman Empire or the British Empire, but what about the Ottoman Empire?
It spanned a huge period of time an…
10 months ago
The Mother of All Tudors: Child Bride to Kingmaker
Episode 380
Ever heard of Margaret Beaufort? Probably not. But whilst her name has been overshadowed by those of her son, grandson and great-grandchildren, her i…
10 months ago
Sex & Scandal in Ancient Egypt
Episode 379
What did the Ancient Egyptians think about sex? Is there any truth to a rumoured royal sex scandal? What did they think of same-sex relationships?
In …
10 months, 1 week ago