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Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

History Hit
The Joy Of Sex
Alex Comfort
Sexual Revolution
Victorian Era
Sex Education
Haitian Revolution
Ancient Egypt
Neanderthals
Linguistics
Language Evolution
Kinsey Report
Slavery
Swearing
Kamasutra
Robert Burns
Bacchanalia
Homo Sapiens
Guinevere
Lancelot
King Arthur

Join sex historian Dr Kate Lister on Betwixt the Sheets as she gets intimate with the stories that would make your history teacher blush.

What were the Victorians really like behind closed (bedroom) doors? How did the Black Death favour women in medieval England? And what was Caesar like in the sack?

Join Kate as she bed-hops around different time periods; from ancient civilisations, to the middl... more

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Dr. Campbell Price
Egyptologist and author at the University of Liverpool, curator of the Egyptology collection at the Manchester Museum
University of Liverpool
Episode: Sex & Scandal in Ancient Egypt
Nina Ramirez
Historian and author of "Legenda, The Real Women Behind the Myths That Shaped Europe."
Episode: The Truth About Mythical Women
Stephanie Budin
Historian and author, expert on Aphrodite
Episode: Origins of Aphrodite: The Sex-Positive Goddess
Mimi Pond
Fabulous cartoonist and author, creator of a graphic biography about the Mitford sisters.
Episode: The Truth About the Mitford Sisters
Estelle Perron
Historian and author
Episode: Did Henry VIII Have An Affair With Anne Boleyn's Sister?
Rosie Gaylor
PhD student specializing in the works of Roald Dahl
Episode: The Truth About Roald Dahl
Helen Carr
Historian and author
History Hit
Episode: Sex and Scandal of Medieval Royals
Teio Meedendorp
Senior Researcher at the Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum
Episode: The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh
Cathryn Kemp
Author and researcher specializing in the history of women and poisoning
Episode: Who was the Husband Poisoner of Renaissance Italy?

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Kate Lister
Host of the series, regarded for her engaging and humorous approach to historical narratives, particularly those related to sexuality and societal norms.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 7k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Please god no to the tuba/marching band music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlaseRas
    United Statesa month ago
  • Engaging podcast

    I love this podcast! Kate Lister has bags of charisma. The episodes are really accessible but there is a good level of detail too. I loved the recent couple of episodes about Charles II.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shells114
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Bring back the piano

    Bring back the piano! 🤣😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lengala1
    United States2 months ago
  • Buttons

    Love this podcast! I’m a huge fan of all the History Hit podcasts…this one being exceptionally distinct! My one little niggle is I really do miss the old music. Nothing like pushing the boss’s button ;)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frogntoad
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it

    Naughty naughty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foxsongs
    United States2 months ago

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Many appreciate the unique topics, noting how they offer a refreshing perspective on historical scandals and figures, sparking interest and curiosity.
Some feedback critiques the changes in production music, but overall, the sentiment reflects a strong loyalty and enthusiasm for the show's content and production quality.
Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging blend of humor and educational content, often highlighting its accessibility and the charisma of the host, Kate Lister.

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The Mother of All Tudors: Child Bride to Kingmaker
Q: Margaret Beaufort, who was she and when did you first come to meet her?
She is a 15th century noble woman, and I came across her when I was doing my A-levels.
The Truth About the Mitford Sisters
Q: The Mitford sisters, why are you so fascinated with them?
I only knew about Jessica until I was an adult and I was at some party in New York and I was blabbing about her. And someone turned to me and said, you know, she had sisters.
The Truth About Roald Dahl
Q: Where does this leave us with his legacy?
Everyone's yardsticks are going to be different, right? Everyone's going to have a different threshold for what they can and can't, like you say, square up.
The Truth About Roald Dahl
Q: So why do you think that he's so beloved? Because therein is going to lie the crux of this?
Pop culture has a lot of nostalgia in it, and Roald Dahl is a cornerstone of British pop culture.
The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh
Q: Why the ear?
Cutting off the ear can be compared to other self-harm behaviors Vincent exhibited, as a way of inflicting physical pain to relieve intense mental anguish.

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2. Nina Ramirez
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4. Mimi Pond
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7. Helen Carr
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