Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
History HitJoin 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 427 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Henry VIII, Charles II and Richard the Lionheart. What do all of these men have in common?
They're incredibly eligible bachelors! Well, if not that then they are all former kings of England.
At this live show in London we asked our audience which o... more
Over 100 years ago the Hollywood film industry was shiny, new and sexy.
Sex and sexuality was present on screen, but as the 1920s drew to a close, scandals and censorship crept in.
Why did films begin to be made out in Hollywood? How raunchy was it... more
The 17th century witch trials in Scotland were many and they were brutal.
Amongst the many people tried for being a witch, one woman's confessions stood out for being the most scandalous across all of Europe: Isobel Gowdie.
What made Isobel confess... more
By the age of 30, George Sand's literary career was soaring. She was internationally renowned, outselling Victor Hugo in English. So why is she now better known for wearing mens clothes and having a relationship with Chopin?
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- Emily Brontë
The I am Healthcliff line wasn’t at all explained. And as far as the abuse is concerned, read (as you Kate have) all the Greek tragedies and all the epic poems before that, and the myths and legends and narratives from Mesopotamia to Dostoyevsky to Zola to the Holocaust, it’s all relationships based on hurting and killing. Should we ban books then? I was very disappointed. Other than that I love your programme.
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United States25 days ago - Consistently good
Great podcast, often looking at history from a feminist and/or queer perspective. The only podcast I listen to that’s consistently good.
Apple Podcasts5everythingfaerieUnited Statesa month ago - Kate keeps me awake and entertained on the road.
I have a long commute and I turn to Betwixt the Sheets to keep me awake, informed and entertained while driving. This show makes history fun and fascinating.
Apple Podcasts5KristinwashUnited Statesa month ago - Breadth and depth
My sister passed this podcast recommendation along and I’m so glad she did! I cannot get over the shear breadth of topics (and types of historians!) you cover and the depth you go into, but not at all in a heavy or academic way. It’s great listening and I’m surprising lots of people with my fun, if somewhat warped (to their mind), facts!! Witch-hunts in wales please!!
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Canadaa month ago - Fascinating & fun
Kate is a hoot and she has fun exploring the bits of history that aren’t much talked about, which makes for entertaining and interesting listening.
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