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 | 485 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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To many she's known as Lady Jane Grey, but history should remember her as Queen Jane I.
She was only queen for 9 days in 1553, but this made her the first ever queen of England when she was just 16.
What happened in her short life that made her sud... more
Small. Shrivelled. Separated from its owner. What has been said about Napoleon Bonaparte's penis? And how much of it is true?
Dr Zack White joins Kate for this episode to discuss these rumours, and what kind of lover and partner Napoleon really was ... more
Marie Antoinette famously spent quite a lot of money and time on her outfits and make-up. But what would it feel like to actually wear it?
Joining Kate in this episode is the amazing Casta Hex, historical drag queen, embroiderer and textiles artist ... more
In the midst of the most hostile period in Scottish history, comes a passionate lesbian love story.
Set against post-Reformation Scotland, with Mary Queen of Scots on the throne, is Marie Maitland whose erotic lesbian poetry gives us a rare and sign... more
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I adore this show, and I learn heaps from it. In the past few months, however, I’ve noticed host Kate almost one-upping or speaking over guests. Kate, you are brilliant and a fun listen, but please let your guests shine too!
Apple Podcasts3malp31987
United Statesa month ago - Nourishes my inner geek
Wow and thank you for being part of the cohort of historical historians who help me
To nourish my inner geek. Love the show ❤️
Apple Podcasts5Zozzabird
United Kingdoma month ago - What's with the ads?
Love the podcast and have been a subscriber for the past year. Lately though, ads are coming through. Please remedy so we can get back to enjoying the show without interruptions.
Apple Podcasts5GbarnnUnited Statesa month ago - What’s going on?
Love you Kate, love the show! Producers, why am I getting ads as a subscriber? Other HH shows are streaming fine.
Apple Podcasts5LapskunkUnited States2 months ago - Making History Entertaining
Discovered Kate on another podcast which led me here. In these dark and crazy times, I have found history provides context as well as relief from the news. Now add into that history the spice of life we all love, and you have episodes that end and all you wish for someone to get Kate to tell the stories while we see something like Drunk History acting it out - you could say “porny” but with a lesson
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Spotify | #32 | United States/History |
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Spotify | #153 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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A history-oriented program that blends scholarly context with vivid storytelling to unpack intimate, scandalous, and politically charged moments from past societies. Episodes commonly explore gender dynamics, sexuality, power, and public spectacle—from Tudor-era intrigues and royal legends to the social histories of sex work and wartime culture. A distinctive feature is hosting deeply researched, credentialed guests alongside a witty, approachable host, which creates a balance of rigor and accessibility that appeals to curious listeners who enjoy reliable historical analysis with a dash of flair.
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