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 | 389 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Picture a witch. Chances are, you're thinking of a woman.
But in 17th century Iceland, over 90% of the people killed for being a witch, were men.
Why were more men being accused than women for being a witch? And what happened inside their trials?
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Before Mary I was Queen, no other woman had worn the crown of England.
This made her a Tudor trailblazer, and a target.
During her short reign she burned some 300+ people, earning her the nickname 'Bloody Mary'. Was this nickname justified or was i... more
Why, just why, would one put a leech up their .. you know where? It's all in the name of virginity, or the faking of it.
Kate is joined by Dr Julia Martins to find out why virginity was so necessary to Early Modern people, and how they went about fa... more
Even among Holocaust researchers, this subject is taboo. Starting in 1942, the Nazis set up brothels inside some of the camps, not for the guards, but for the prisoners.
What was the point of these brothels? Who were the women forced to work there? ... more
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- 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 Podcasts5disco rage
United Kingdom21 days 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 Podcasts5Ida_Rathernot
United States23 days 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 Podcasts5Very VictoireUnited Kingdoma month ago - Fab
Really interesting and deffo worth a listen
Apple Podcasts5NEson30United Kingdoma month 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 💗
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Spotify | #25 | United States/History |
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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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