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 | 420 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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A 'bad boy' of Austrian art meets the 'loveliest girl in Vienna', what could possibly go wrong? Why did artist Oskar Kokoschka commission a life sized doll of his ex lover, Alma Mahler? And why did that doll end up beheaded in his back garden?
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Sending a lock of hair to your lover has fallen a little out of fashion. Sending a lock of pubic hair to your ex-lover ... well, we aren't sure that was ever in fashion.
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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 States6 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 States7 days 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 States10 days 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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Canada12 days 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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The podcast engages listeners with an innovative exploration of historical narratives that intertwine sexuality, power, and societal norms. Historic figures and lesser-known stories come alive as the host examines topics ranging from the personal lives of prominent individuals to broader cultural implications of gender and scandal across different eras, including Victorian attitudes toward sex, the effects of the Black Death on women's roles, and the intimate details of ancient rulers. The series stands out for its dynamic storytelling style, blending humor and scholarship, which makes it both entertaining and educational for those curious about the intersections of history and intimacy.
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