All Episodes — Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

Ep 286History of Red Lipstick

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Red lipstick has a unique feminine power to it. It's been on the lips of some of the most influential people in history, including Cleopatra and Elizabeth I, and really took off in the 20th century. Why did it take on such an iconic status with the Suffragette movement? Why did Churchill choose not to ration lipstick? And why did Hitler hate it? Joining Kate today is journalist and red lipstick aficionado, Rachel Felder, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Lipstick-Ode-Beauty-Icon/dp/0062844261" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red Lipstick: An Ode To A Beauty Icon</a>, to help us unpack the power of this make-up essential. This podcast was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jan 14, 202535 min

Ep 285Inside the Brothel of Pompeii

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Sex work was everywhere in the ancient world, but a known dedicated space for it (a brothel), is an extremely rare and important thing. Pompeii offers exactly that, with details such as graffiti and drawings immaculately preserved in the only known brothel from this period. Who were the people who worked there? What can we find out about the nature of sex work in this period? And why are there penises drawn everywhere in Pompeii? Joining Kate today is the wonderful Sarah Levin-Richardson, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brothel-Pompeii-Gender-Margins-Society/dp/1108496873" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Brothel of Pompeii: Sex, Class & Gender at the Margins of Roman Society</a>, to help us find out. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jan 10, 202546 min

Ep 284Ancient Eroticism, Pagan Workouts & Body Ideals: History of the Gym

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It's January and (reluctant) thoughts turn to gym memberships, but what are the ancient origins of this phenomena? From the naked workouts of Ancient Greece to the bodybuilders of the 19th century, a lot has influenced exercise culture over the centuries - and it's always had a healthy dose of homoeroticism to it. Joining Kate today is Eric Chaline, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Temple-Perfection-Eric-Chaline/dp/178023449X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Temple of Perfection</a>, to take us inside these spaces and find out more about them. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy, the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jan 7, 202540 min

Ep 283Medieval Sex Myths

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From medieval d*ck pics to sex with monks, how did people in medieval times think about sex and sexuality? It was a period that spanned roughly 1,000 years and even though views on sex were largely shaped by the dominant Christian faith, whether this filtered down to every day experiences is another question. Joining Kate today is the legendary sex historian Professor Ruth Karras, author of <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Sexuality-in-Medieval-Europe-Doing-Unto-Others/MazoKarras-Pierpont/p/book/9780367647278?srsltid=AfmBOookf6IDrMfRUNEhqwqGvYyv2MpN4Hy7uIUJDeCd3jIWAYk1tkdv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sexuality in Mediaeval Europe: Doing Unto Others</a>. Why did people in the middle ages think that women were more highly sexed than men? What did they believe were aphrodisiacs at this time? And what did they think caused STIs? This episode was edited by Matt Peaty and Stuart Beckwith. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jan 3, 202546 min

Ep 282When Was The First Boob Job?

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Cosmetic procedures are a huge part of (most of our) worlds. With new ones seemingly cropping up all the time, the boob job feels like an old classic. What are the origins of the boob job? Who had the first ever one? And how has it changed over time? Today we're revisiting a conversation Kate had with Professor Ruth Holliday and cosmetic surgeon Professor Vikram Devaraj, to find out more about this bumpy history. This episode was edited by Annie Coloe & Tom Delargy. The producer was Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 30, 202459 min

Ep 281Did Ancient People Have Sex Toys?

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Dating back some 30,000 years, sex toys have a long (no pun intended) and fascinating history. What were the earliest sex toys like? How did technology change them? And did Victorian doctors really prescribing them for back pain? In today's episode, we're revisiting an episode where Kate was joined by writer, sex and gender historian Hallie Lieberman to discuss the first dildo, the myth of the vibrator, and more. Find out more about Hallie's book, Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy, <a href="https://archive.org/details/buzzstimulatingh0000lieb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. This episode was produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Seyi Adaobi. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 27, 202442 min

Ep 280Sex Life & Scandal of Charles Dickens

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Like it or not, there's no escaping Charles Dickens at this time of year. But who was the man behind classics such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist and of course, A Christmas Carol? His life is as rich as many of the characters' stories in one of his books, including a brutal Victorian upbringing and rumours of sex and scandal. Joining us in this re-run to explore the controversy of the man is Charles Dickens super-fan Miriam Margolyes - a national treasure in her own right. Having written and starred in the play, Dickens Women, Miriam knows better than most the complicated relationships he had in his life: from his mother who took him out of school to work in a rat-infested blacking factory aged 12, to his wife whom he had a bookcase wall built to separate her from him. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 24, 202448 min

Ep 279Kateryn Parr | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

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At the time, surely Kateryn Parr had her reservations about being Henry VIII's sixth wife? Aside from being a tyrannical maniac who'd just beheaded his last wife, Catherine Howard, he was getting old, angry and his ulcerous leg was getting smelly. However, Kateryn was smart - she was the first queen to be a published author - and she loved the glitz and glamour of her new position. What was her life like before Henry entered the picture? How did she narrowly escape being sent to the tower for heresy? And why was her marriage after Henry so controversial? In the sixth and final episode of our limited series, Secret Wives of the Six Wives, Kate is joined by Tudor export Nicola Tallis, to help us find out more about the woman who would thrive as a queen and go on to live to survive Henry VIII. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 20, 202437 min

Ep 278How Did People Smell in Medieval Times?

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Accessing stories from the past can be difficult, but how do we access&nbsp;smells&nbsp;from the past? In today's episode, Kate is joined by Eleanor Jackson, curator of a new British Library exhibition,&nbsp;<a href="https://medievalwomen.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/medieval-women-in-their-own-words" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediaeval Women In Their Own Words</a>, which features original texts about, and by, women from this period. Whether that's Joan of Arc's signature or a welsh poet who wrote “Lovely bush you are blessed by God above” in her 'Poem to the Vagina'. Kate's also joined by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.avmcuriosities.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tasha Marks</a>, an artist who creates sensory experiences, who has brought to life smells such as medieval hair perfumes to life as part of the exhibition. This episode was edited by Matt Peaty and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>. You can take part in our listener survey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 17, 202444 min

Ep 277Catherine Howard | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

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Henry VIII called her his 'rose without a thorn', but the teenage Catherine Howard was to fall out of favour less than 18 months after becoming Queen of England. Out of all of Henry's wives it could be argued that the young queen, who was a cousin of Anne Boleyn, is most deserving of our sympathy. How did her past come back to haunt her? What would it have been like for this young woman to be with Henry VIII - an older man with a stinky leg ulcer? And what was the truth behind the scandal of her downfall? In the fifth and penultimate episode of our limited series, Secret Wives of the Six Wives, Kate is joined by Tudor export Nicola Tallis, to help us find out more about the young woman who had to deal with so much drama and tragedy in her short life. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 13, 202437 min

Ep 276History (and Future) of Dating

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The history of lonely hearts ads might be a lot deeper than you'd expect. For as long as people have been printing newspapers, people (read: men) were enquiring about potential partners. By the time the culture took off in the 18th century, how were people looking for love? How did the First World War boost the medium? And what are some of the strangest dating stories from this history? Joining Kate today is <a href="https://www.francescabeauman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Francesca Beauman</a>, author of <a href="https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780701181703/Shapely-Ankle-Preferrd-History-Lonely-0701181702/plp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shapely Ankle Preferr’d: a history of the Lonely Hearts advertisement</a>, to find out how lonely heart ads created a new way to date.&nbsp; In part two of the episode, Kate's joined by Ana Kirova, CEO of the dating app Feeld, who <a href="https://feeld.co/magazine/playbook/feeld-guides/a-report-from-feeld-and-dr-justin-lehmiller-of-the-kinsey-institute" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recently published a report </a>with the Kinsey Institute on where dating culture is today, and where it could lead in the future. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy, the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 10, 20241h 0m

Ep 275Anne of Cleves | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

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Anne of Cleves gets a pretty raw deal in the history books. She's often accused of being ugly, after Henry VIII claimed the painting he had made of her was overly flattering. While their marriage was short-lived, is it time we give Anne of Cleves, who hailed from a small state in Germany, the props she deserves? Just who was this woman who came from relative obscurity into the madness of the Tudor court, and came out one of life's winners? In the fourth episode of our limited series, Secret Wives of the Six Wives, Kate is joined once again by Tudor export Nicola Tallis, to help us find out more about the woman who arguably played the game of being Henry's wife better than any of the five others. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 6, 202439 min

Ep 274History of Celibacy

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What did Queen Elizabeth I gain from being thought of as celibate? Why was property so essential to the Christian church embracing celibacy? And what's really behind the 'No Nut November' movement? In today's episode, Kate's joined by <a href="https://anthropology.sdsu.edu/people/sobo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elisa Sobo</a>, Professor of Anthropology at San Diego State University, and Sandra Bell of Durham University, to take a look at those of us today and throughout history who have chosen to abstain from sex. Together, they edited <a href="https://uwpress.wisc.edu/books/3239.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Celibacy, Culture, And Society: Anthropology Of Sexual Abstinence</a>, and you can read more on the subject of celibacy in Elisa's book <a href="https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781138589728/dynamics-human-biocultural-diversity-elisa-sobo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamics of Biocultural Diversity</a>. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dec 3, 202438 min

Ep 273Jane Seymour | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

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Meek and mild, or smart and scheming? Have we all been underestimating the third wife of Henry VIII? Was Jane Seymour the meek and mild lady she's often portrayed as, or was she more smart and scheming than we give her credit for? Although her time as queen didn't last long, Seymour's legacy was huge. Not only did she give Henry his first son, she was also the only one of his wives not to lose her title, her head, or her husband. Who was the real woman behind the reputation? How did she cleverly win Henry's favour? And how did her life meet a sudden and tragic end? In the third episode of our limited series, Secret Wives of the Six Wives, Kate is joined once again by Tudor export Nicola Tallis, to help us find out more about the woman who finally gave Henry what he craved: a male heir. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 29, 202438 min

Ep 272History of Pubic Hair

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We often think of the way we treat pubic hair as a relatively modern thing. But how did they manage pubic hair in Ancient Greece, or the Middle Ages? Why would someone wear a pubic wig (also known as a merkin)? And why was the pubic hair of suspected witches shaven off? Joining Kate today is Professor Jill Burke, author of <a href="https://shop.royalacademy.org.uk/how-to-be-a-renaissance-woman-the-untold-history-of-beauty-and-female-creativity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty and Female Creativity</a>, to help us uncover this history. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 26, 202444 min

Ep 271Anne Boleyn | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

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How did Anne Boleyn go from being a commoner to being the Queen of England? As soon as she arrived in the Tudor court she stood out from the other beautiful women who were throwing themselves at Henry VIII, but made him wait for seven years before they eventually got together. In the second episode of our limited series, Secret Wives of the Six Wives, Kate is joined once again by Tudor export Nicola Tallis, to help us find out more about the woman who helped alter the future of England. What made some say that she seemed more French than English? And what happened to make her meet her bloody end? Find out more about Nicola Tallis' work: <a href="https://nicolatallis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nicolatallis.com/</a> This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 22, 202441 min

Ep 270Gladiator Women of Ancient Rome

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Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in front of baying crowds in Ancient Rome. Who were these women? How would these fights have played out? And what did the rest of Rome think of women taking up such a masculine space? Joining Kate is historian and expert in all things Ancient Rome, Emma Southon, author of <a href="https://www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/prophet-song-by-paul-lynch-signed-bookplate-pre-order-bwwlw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women</a>, to help us explore how gender plays out in this unique area of Roman life. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 19, 202434 min

Ep 269Catherine of Aragon | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

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We know the fates of Henry VIII's wives, but what were these iconic women really like? In the first episode of this limited series, Secret Lives of the Six Wives, we'll explore the ways that Catherine of Aragon was a formidable queen and leader, and why, perhaps, she's been misunderstood all these years. Joining Kate, is author and Tudor export Nicola Tallis, to take us back to Catherine's childhood growing up during war in Spain, to being thrown into the Tudor court aged just 16 and the surprise marriage to Henry. Find out more about Nicola Tallis' work: <a href="https://nicolatallis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nicolatallis.com/</a> This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 15, 202436 min

Ep 268Gladiators' Sex Lives

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Who really were the gladiators of Ancient Rome? With them once again hitting the big screens this month, we wanted to take you back a couple of thousand years to find out more about the people who fought and what their lives were really like. What rights in society did they have? How often did they meet a gruesome end? And were they sex symbols? Joining Kate is historian and expert in all things Ancient Rome, Emma Southon, author of <a href="https://www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/prophet-song-by-paul-lynch-signed-bookplate-pre-order-bwwlw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women</a>, to help us find out more. This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 12, 202444 min

Ep 267The Real Sylvia Plath

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** TW: This episode contains themes of suicide ** Sylvia Plath was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. During and since she died, she became known for her volatile relationship with fellow poet, Ted Hughes, as much as her own beautiful, confessional writing. What was Sylvia Plath like as a woman? What drew her and Ted Hughes to each other? And how did sex and sexuality influence her personality and writing? Joining Kate today is Emily van Dyne, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loving-Sylvia-Plath-Emily-Duyne/dp/1324006978" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loving Sylvia Plath: A Reclamation</a>, to dispel some of the myths and help us get to know this remarkable woman. This podcast was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 8, 202458 min

Ep 266Sex Lives of Presidents

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With the US election happening, we wanted to take a look back at the presidents from the past what we know about their sex lives. Which president was well-endowed and supposedly presented it to staff in the Oval Office? Which president had an affair on his honeymoon? And which had an affair with his wife's secretary? And no, they're not all JFK. Joining Kate today to help us find out is Eleanor Herman, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sex-Presidents-Outs-White-House/dp/0062970569" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sex with Presidents: The Ins and Outs of Love and Lust in the White House</a>. This podcast was edited by Freddy Chick. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 5, 202436 min

Ep 265What Made You Ugly In The Ancient World?

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When we think about Greek and Roman beauty, we think of marble statues of huge men with tiny...feet. But what did it mean to be a beautiful woman? What role did their ideas of ugliness play in these ideas? And how did Christianity throw a curveball in all of this? Taking us back to this world is Caroline Vout, author of Exposed: The Greek and Roman Body, to give us a learned glimpse beneath the togas. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nov 1, 202443 min

Ep 264Inside the Witch Trials: Salem | Fear In A New World

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We often think of the witch trials as something in the deep and distant past. But, as we'll hear in today's episode, the attitudes and behaviour that led to witch trials is as present today as it was then. In this third and final episode of our limited series, Inside the Witch Trials, we go back to Salem, Massachusetts, to find out how colonialism, racism and a radical ideology created a witch trial that's as relevant today as it was in the 17th century. What was life like for Puritans in this new and unfamiliar land? Why did so many people willingly admit to being witches? And what became of Tituba, the enslaved woman whose testimony sparked panic in this remote village? Kate is joined by Professor Marion Gibson, author of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Witchcraft/Marion-Gibson/9781398508538" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials</a>, to find out. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 29, 202443 min

Ep 26318th Century Dating: From Booty Calls to 'Bundling'

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What was life like as a single person in the 18th century? What if you became pregnant out of wedlock? In today's episode, Kate talks to <a href="https://angelajmuir.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Angela Muir</a>, author of <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Deviant-Maternity-Illegitimacy-in-Wales-c-1680-1800/Muir/p/book/9781032174167?srsltid=AfmBOoo7b1ET4QzxHiRMwjZ5dxUNRKeEmjSqOhIqeCmT4plTvGOCW9-k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deviant MaternityIllegitimacy in Wales, c. 1680–1800</a>, to find out what navigating single life was like for the lower classes: from strange dating customs such as 'bundling', to evidence we have of Georgian booty calls and the stigma of being single. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 25, 202437 min

Ep 262Inside the Witch Trials: Iceland | The Men Who Burned As Witches

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When we think of the witch trials, we often think of women being charged. Whilst misogyny was at the heart of many of the witch trials, this isn't the full story. In this second episode of a limited series, Inside the Witch Trials, we go back to the the Westfjords of Iceland, to find out why it was mostly men, not women, who were burned at the stake for witchcraft. How did society differ to the rest of Europe at this time? How did Iceland's history of magic impact ideas around witchcraft? And what hope did you have if you were accused of being a witch? Kate is joined by Dr. Ólína Kjerulf Þorvarðardóttir, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Bifröst. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 22, 202432 min

Ep 261Nefertiti: The Greatest Ancient Egyptian Queen?

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Ancient Egyptian rulers, incest, the Nazis and female empowerment, all in one episode! 'But how?' You say. 'What story could possibly bring all of these things together?' This is the story of Queen Nefertiti and her bust. Kate is joined by Joyce Tyldesley and Monica Hanna to find out just who this woman was, and how a statue of her ended up in Berlin. Joyce Tyldesley is Professor of Egyptology in the Department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at the University of Manchester. She is the author of many books including ‘Nefertiti's Face: The Creation of an Icon’. Monica Hanna is an Egyptologist, Associate Professor and Acting Dean of the College of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, in Aswan, Egypt. You can find out more about her work<a href="https://nefertitibackhome.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here.</a> This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 17, 20241h 0m

Ep 260Inside the Witch Trials: Pendle | The Child Who Condemned Her Family

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People in the 17th century were at spiritual war with the devil.&nbsp; It was a time of huge upheaval.&nbsp;What became known as the witch trials soon followed. In this first episode of a limited series, Inside the Witch Trials, we go back to the English village of Pendle in 1612, to find out how and why a nine year old girl was able to condemn her family to death, as witches. How was magic viewed and used before the witch trials? What influence did the Reformation play in stoking fears and paranoia? And what became of the girl who stood up in court to accuse her family of witchcraft? Kate is joined by historians Eleanor Janega, co-host of Gone Medieval, and Ronald Hutton. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 15, 202436 min

Ep 259Orgasms & Skincare According to a Medieval Nun

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Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th century nun, was a certified genius and a true polymath. From her many side hustles to her skincare recommendations, she wrote about everything from what happens when the world ends to what the female orgasm feels like. Why would a celibate nun know about this? What did she have to say about swollen testicles? And why were her achievements so significant? Joining Kate today is the one and only Eleanor Janega, co-host of History Hit podcast Gone Medieval. You can also check out her website here: <a href="https://eleanorjanega.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://eleanorjanega.com/</a> This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 11, 202438 min

Ep 258Sex & Scandal in Catherine of Aragon's Court

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When Henry VIII wanted a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, he needed to prove that she was not a virgin when they wed. One woman was key to proving this: Catalina of Motril, Catherine's enslaved servant who was always present in the royal bedroom. Before the divorce, though, what was Catalina's experience like in the heart of the Tudor court? What would it have been like for her, as a person of colour in Tudor England? And did Henry's lawyers ever track her down? Joining Kate today is <a href="http://www.lauren-johnson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">historian and author Lauren Johnson</a>, to help us get to know Catalina's remarkable story better.&nbsp; This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 8, 202441 min

Ep 257Illegitimacy: Sex & Secrecy in the 18th Century

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Why were children punished for illegitimacy in the 18th century? And what does the word even mean? The truth is quite shocking, and probably still affects a lot of the people you know today. Joining Kate today is Kate Gibson, historian and author of <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/illegitimacy-family-and-stigma-in-england-1660-1834-9780192867247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Illegitimacy, Family, and Stigma in England, 1660-1834</a>, to explore the ways that female sexuality played a part in the stigma of illegitimacy, and how attitudes evolved, from the Victorians up until the modern day. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer is Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 4, 202444 min

Ep 256Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked

Sexual purity was hugely importance in the medieval world, especially for women. How did chastity work in practice? Why was it so important? And was the infamous chastity belt really used? Joining Kate today is friend of the show and co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval, Eleanor Janega, to help us unlock the mysteries of Medieval chastity once and for all.&nbsp; This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oct 1, 202445 min

Ep 255Sex in Ancient Mesopotamia

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How sexually liberated were the people of Ancient Mesopotamia? In what is modern day Iraq and dates back to around 3000 BC. The answer may surprise you, with gender fluidity and sexual diversity quite commonplace. Look no further than their frisky goddess, Ishtar. Taking us back to this fascinating period is Stephanie Budin, historian and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gender-Ancient-Near-Stephanie-Budin/dp/0367331543" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gender in the Ancient Near East</a>. This episode was produced and edited by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 27, 202450 min

Ep 254Underwear: Codpieces, Loin Cloths & Thongs

Whatever your underwear preferences, have you ever wondered about their history? From the Tudor codpiece to Victorian bloomers, they've all got a story to tell. Sharing them with Kate today is Nina Edwards, author of <a href="https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/the-virtues-of-underwear" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Virtues of Underwear: Modesty, Flamboyance and Filth</a>.&nbsp; This episode was edited by Max Carrey, the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 24, 202434 min

Ep 253What Did The Vikings Really Look Like?

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Were the Vikings the original trendsetters? Even when they were raiding the poor monks in Lindsfarne in 793, they were passing on hairstyles that annoyed some of the local elders. Why did they file their teeth? How often did they bathe? And what influence did their gods have on all of this? Joining Kate today to explore the beauty standards of the Vikings is&nbsp;Dr. Eleanor Barraclough, author of <a href="https://bookshop.wigtownbookfestival.com/products/embers-of-the-hands-hidden-histories-of-the-viking-age?srsltid=AfmBOorxVZCSnxtoDWB-X4NkR_U0CV34yQZnlinE8xC4POg8Diz0jCd7&variant=44133296013470" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age</a>. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 20, 202440 min

Ep 252Cruising & Cottaging: Sex in Public Places

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With privacy being a modern luxury, where did people in the past go to meet and hook up? Public toilets were (and can still be) a popular option. But what were secret signals? And what were the risks? Especially if, like many of the people who did it, you were part of the gay community. Joining Kate today is Dr. Jeff Meek, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow, to take her into this world and help us find out. You can find out more about Jeff's work at <a href="https://queerscotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://queerscotland.com/</a>. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 17, 202439 min

Ep 251Ancient Goddesses: Rebellion, Magic & Sexual Liberation

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Struggling for role models in the modern world? We've got your back, looking way back to the ancient world. Join Kate and Jasmine Elmer, author of her new book, <a href="https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/goddess-with-a-thousand-faces/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goddess With A Thousand Faces</a>, as they explore the remarkable stories of some of histories most incredible ancient Goddesses and the lessons we can learn from them. What can Artemis the Greek Goddess of Wild Hunting and Virginity tell us about sexual autonomy? And what does Huitaca, the Goddess of Rebellion tell us about taking a stand when our freedoms are in danger? This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 13, 202444 min

Ep 250Pagan Ritual Nudity

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Rituals are a big part of this funny human experience, aren't they? Whether that's morning rituals like making your bed... or pagan rituals that involve stripping down to your birthday suit for certain ceremonies. The importance of nakedness is a big part of it, too, that can help separate you from this world and bring you closer to nature, and other realms. What other ways have naked rituals played a part in our history? And are they still practiced today? Joining Kate is the fantastic friend of the show, Ronald Hutton, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pagan-Religions-Ancient-British-Isles/dp/0631189467" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pagan Rituals of the British Isles</a>, to help us find out. This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 10, 202438 min

Ep 249What The Ancient Greeks Got Wrong About The Female Body

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Why did the Ancient Greeks depict a womb as an octopus in their textbooks? Their writings and (mis)understandings of the female body might seem borderline comical now, but how did these beliefs on the physical indicators of womanhood still impact us today? Joining Kate is Helen King, author of <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/helen-king/immaculate-forms/9781668647899/?lens=basic-books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four Parts</a>, to explore Ancient Greeks beliefs on breasts, clitoris, hymen and the womb. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 6, 202446 min

Ep 248Could You Survive Victorian Surgery?

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What was it really like inside a Victorian operating theatre? Did people really smoke cigars and eat oysters while they watched high risk surgery taking place? And what were the most common procedures? In today's episode Kate joins Dr. Monica in the Old Operating Theatre in London, to find out about the sights, smells and screams you would have heard there in the 19th century. Find out more about the museum here: <a href="https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/</a> This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sep 3, 202443 min

Ep 247Medieval Life During Plague & War

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When so much of history is written by men, Margaret Paston's letters offer us a rare insight into the life of a woman and the world around her in 15th century England. How did she cope with waves of plague wiping out her town? What did she do when the War of the Roses reached her home? And what family gossip did she write about? Joining Kate today for this insight into every day medieval life is Diane Watt, author of <a href="https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/gods-own-gentlewoman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">God’s Own Gentlewoman: The Life of Margaret Paston</a> to take us back to this period of tumultuous English history. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. If you enjoy what we're doing, please take one minute to vote for us to win the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards! Voting closes on August 29th and we're in the top 10! Simply click here: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 30, 202440 min

Ep 246The Real Princess Diana

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However you feel about the royal family, there's no denying, there was something about Princess Diana. From the clothes she wore to the causes she championed, she set the template for the modern royal, ruffling a lot of feathers in the process. Why did she speak to us so much? Was there any truth to rumours of the affairs both Charles and Diana had? And were the public in any way complicit in her downfall? Helping Kate separate Diana fact from fiction is author and royal historian, <a href="https://tessadunlop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Tessa Dunlop</a>. In the second part of the episode, Kate is speaking to Dominic Wong, curator of the photography exhibition <a href="https://princessdianaexhibit.com/london?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5qC2BhB8EiwAvqa41opDTXqSkBLtVvrqm8xPWHckSN3BH2WF4Ff9O8Gh3Qe2ZdTbU1GSNhoCTX0QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Princess Diana: Accredited Access</a>, to find out the backstory to some of the most iconic photos of Diana during her lifetime. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. If you enjoy what we're doing, please take one minute to vote for us to win the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards! Voting closes on August 29th and we're in the top 10! Simply click here: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 27, 202448 min

Ep 245Life Lessons From Historical Women

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When women's stories aren't being flat-out ignored from the history books, they can often be sidelined. Well not here! Joining Kate today is the comedian and author of <a href="https://www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/life-lessons-from-historical-women-by-eleanor-morton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life Lessons from Historical Women</a>, Eleanor Morton, to share some of her favourite stories of inspirational women through history and the lessons they have taught her. What would it have taken to make a daring escape from colonial Australia? And how did working class women in Victorian London create collective power? This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT. You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 23, 202435 min

Ep 244Renaissance Beauty: Snails, Cat Poo & Fatal Make-Up

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Why did Renaissance women say the Lord's prayer while removing pubic hair? If you're like us you definitely want to know the answer to this, and so much more about beauty culture during the Italian Renaissance between the 15th and 17th centuries. Joining Kate today is Professor Jill Burke, author of <a href="https://shop.royalacademy.org.uk/how-to-be-a-renaissance-woman-the-untold-history-of-beauty-and-female-creativity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty and Female Creativity</a>, to help us find out if beauty culture was oppressive to women, or empowering. Edited: Tom Delargy. Producer: Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long. Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 20, 202444 min

Ep 243Sex Work in 18th Century Paris

Paris was a wild place in the 18th century. It was the Age of the Enlightenment, cafe culture was exploding along with the world of ballet and opera, and there's the small matter of the Revolution in 1789. Before that kicked off, though, there were estimated to be 30,000 sex workers in Paris, plus an additional 10,000 high-class courtesans. What was the world of sex work like during this time? Who were the King's courtesans? And what happened to these people after the Revolution? Joining Kate today is Nina Kushner, author of Erotic Exchanges: The World of Elite Prostitution in Eighteenth-Century Paris, to help us find out. Edited: Tom Delargy. Producer: Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long. Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 16, 202442 min

Ep 242The Real Cleopatra

Cleopatra. One of the most famous people from history, and remembered for her beauty, power and scandalous love affairs. But how accurate is her legacy? Did you know she married not one, but two of her brothers? Or that she could speak eight languages? Or that she lived closer to the invention of the iPhone, than the construction of the pyramids (what?!). Egyptologist Sarah Parcak joins Kate to get to the bottom of who the REAL Cleopatra was. Mixer: Tomos Delargy. Producer: Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 13, 202445 min

Ep 241The Curious History of Beds

Sex and beds have a long, interwoven history. Here on Betwixt we often cover sex history, but we haven’t done a deep dive into the history of where it’s often done… in bed. So today we have something a little different for you, here’s an episode all about the history of beds, and it’s a story that will take us from medieval France, to 17th century Hertfordshire and beyond. It’s an episode from our friends over at the Curious History of Your Home podcast, which you can follow <a href="https://." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets will be back with its usual programming on Tuesday. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 9, 202433 min

Ep 240The Real Anne Boleyn: Sex, Scandal & Betrayal

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Anne Boleyn was smart, sophisticated and had SO much charisma. She kept Henry VIII waiting for SEVEN YEARS before they finally got together, and even then it was on her terms. So where did it all go wrong for Anne Boleyn? Were any of the wild accusations made against her true? And what do her last words tell us about her? Joining Kate today is the magnificent Tracy Borman, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/tracy-borman/anne-boleyn-elizabeth-i/9781399705110/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History</a>, to help us uncover the real Anne Boleyn. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign&nbsp;<a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT. You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;here</a>.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 6, 202450 min

Ep 239How Nudes Changed Britain

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Why were nudes so significant in Victorian England? What role did painting them play in wider social change at that time? And why didn't men think that women had the capacity for genius? Joining Kate today is Tabitha Barber, curator of the <a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/women-artists-in-britain-1520-1920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tate Britain exhibition Now You See Us</a>, which explores women artists in Britain over the last 500 years. You can also watch Kate in a documentary all about this, called The Fight To Paint, over on History Hit - <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/browse?utm_source=MainNav&utm_medium=COM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">simply follow this link</a>. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXTYou can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aug 2, 202432 min

Ep 238The Dark History of Bearded Ladies & the Victorian Freak Show

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What would it have really been like to visit a Victorian freak show? Were "freak performers" exploited, or empowered in a world that would likely have otherwise rejected them? And has the Victorian freak show ever really gone away? Joining Kate today is John Woolf, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wonders-Lifting-Curtain-Circus-Victorian/dp/1782439935" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wonders: Lifting the Curtain on the Freak Show, Circus and Victorian Age</a>, to take us back to this world and explore its dark side. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy, the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign&nbsp;<a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;here</a>.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jul 30, 202439 min

Ep 237History of Grief: Sky Burials & Victorian Death Photos

Why did the Victorians dress up their dead relatives for photo shoots? What are the origins of embalming? And why do most of us have such a separated relationship with death? Helping Kate get to the bottom of all of this is the wonderful Brandy Schillace, author of <a href="https://brandyschillace.com/deaths-summer-coat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Death's Summer Coat: What the History of Death and Dying Teaches Us About Life and Living</a>. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets: <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a> Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT. You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jul 26, 202443 min