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

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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
King Arthur
Lancelot
Guinevere

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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Latest Episodes

She was 'the Other Boleyn Girl' - Anne's sister, Mary, who supposedly had an affair with King Henry VIII. Such drama!

What evidence is there that the two got betwixt the sheets together? How likely was it?!

Joining Kate today is the historian and a... more

The Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda. Roald Dahl wrote some of the world's most loved children's books.

But what do we know about the man himself? Was he really a spy? Was he a good husband? And why have some editions of his books b... more

What did Queen Isabella of France do to deserve the nickanem She-Wolf? What sex scandals happened in the 14th century? And why did the Black Death improve peoples' sex lives?!

Joining Kate today is the fantastic author and historian, Helen Carr, to ... more

However you pronounce his name, one thing is for certain: Van Gogh made made his mark on the world.

But how did he interact with the world around him? From his relationship with a sex worker in the Hague to his time at the asylum in the south of Fra... more

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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?
Fiona Sampson
Award-winning British poet and biographer, author of 'In Search of Mary Shelley, The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein'
Episode: The Truth About Mary Shelley
Dr. Ólína Kjerulf Þorvarðardóttir
A historian specializing in 17th-century Icelandic history
Episode: Inside the Icelandic Witch Trials
Professor Anna Whitelock
Historian and author
Bloomsbury
Episode: How Bloody Was 'Bloody Mary'?
Dr. Julia Martins
Historian focusing on the body in early modern history
Living History
Episode: How To Fake Virginity
Dr. Robert Sommer
Historian and author of The Concentration Camp Brothel, Forced Sexual Labor Under Nazi Rule
Episode: Inside Concentration Camp Brothels
Rachel Morris
Historian and author of 'The Years of the Wizard, The Strange History and Home Life of Renaissance Magicians'
Episode: Wife-Swapping Magician of the Tudor Court
Hollie Marquess
Sex work historian focused on the American Wild West
Fort Hays State University
Episode: Inside a Wild West Brothel

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Kate Lister
Host of Betwixt the Sheets, exploring the history of sexuality with a humorous approach.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • My favourite Podcast

    Funny, entertaining but so educational. Only found this podcast recently and I’m now nearly completed the back catalogue. It’s that good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    disco rage
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Men are listening

    Had this playing on a extended road trip. When my husband, who I thought was asleep & or not paying attention, picked up the phone & rewound the episode several minutes bc he missed something. He was secretly riveted and is now a huge fan. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ida_Rathernot
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun, filthy & brilliant

    This is a favourite of mine - I’m learning so much about different historical periods that I had no clue about before… it’s not all smut & sex… just the right amount though! Thank you Kate :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Very Victoire
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fab

    Really interesting and deffo worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NEson30
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Why Betwixt the Sheets Belongs in Every Studio

    Kate Lister’s Betwixt the Sheets is everything I didn’t know I needed during long studio days—equal parts scandal, scholarship, and sheer entertainment. She weaves historical smut with razor-sharp wit and brings to life the incredible, often forgotten stories of women throughout history. More than a podcast, it’s a companion: clever, audacious, and unapologetically human. I’m obsessed 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaFlowersDesigns
    United States2 months ago

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There's a consensus that the show successfully combines education with entertainment, making it a standout in the history podcast genre.
Critiques mention occasional discomfort with explicit content, suggesting that the audience should be open to discussing adult themes.
Listeners appreciate the humor and intelligence of the host, finding the combination of historical insights and entertaining content refreshing.
Some fans express appreciation for the host's candor and ability to tackle complex topics with sensitivity.
Reviewers enjoy the diverse range of historical topics, including often overlooked narratives concerning sexuality and gender.

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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.
The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh
Q: What brought you to study this man, his life and his work?
It was more or less by chance; initially intended to do an internship elsewhere but ended up at the Van Gogh Museum, leading to a lasting interest in his life and works.
Inside the Icelandic Witch Trials
Q: What was the law around witchcraft at this time?
Witch trials often relied on neighbors' testimonies without neutral parties, and confessions were frequently coerced, leading to a lack of proper evidence.
Inside the Icelandic Witch Trials
Q: What was Iceland like in the 17th century?
Iceland in the 17th century was a rural society, recently reformed to Lutheran from Catholic beliefs, with a population of about 50,000 and limited formal education available to the majority.
Inside a Wild West Brothel
Q: Did you get any sense of what happens after for any of the women?
Many women likely moved further west or did not survive due to violence or disease, making it difficult to trace their fates after their time in Hays City.

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Exploring the taboo and the titillating aspects of history, this podcast offers listeners an engaging look at how sex and societal norms shape human behavior across different eras. With a focus on historical figures and events, the host, a sex historian, discusses topics ranging from the intimate lives of ruling monarchs to the cultural significance of sexuality in various periods, including the Victorian era and the Renaissance. Each episode is likely to blend humor with in-depth research, revealing how past societies navigated issues of sex, power, and scandal, while also offering a contemporary lens on these age-old themes.

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1. Teio Meedendorp
2. Cathryn Kemp
3. Fiona Sampson
4. Dr. Ólína Kjerulf Þorvarðardóttir
5. Professor Anna Whitelock
6. Dr. Julia Martins
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