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 | 433 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Was there really a boom in sex trafficking at the end of the 19th century? What was 'white slavery'? And how often did the traffickers get caught?
Kate is joined by Dr Julia Laite for this episode. Julia is a historian at Birkbeck, University of Lon... more
Charlie Chaplin had an extraordinary life: from the workhouses of Victorian London to the glamorous films sets of Hollywood's Golden Age.
He revolutionised the art form, but he wasn't without his scandals. So much so that he was monitored by the FBI... more
Marie Antoinette went to her death as one of the most hated people in the world, but in recent years she has inspired millions with her style. How did she become such a contradiction?
For this episode, Kate and the Betwixt team went out and about, s... more
Nearly 100 years ago, films in Hollywood were so much sexier and shocking than you might think they were.
One of the most shocking things was how empowered and sexual women were in those films.
Who were these women? And what are the scandalous reas... more
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- I’m obsessed
I absolutely love this podcast- as a sex educator and lover of history this podcast is a meld of my two favorite things. Definitely worth a listen!
Apple Podcasts5AshPapsz
United States18 days ago - Exceptional
Discovered the podcast some months ago now. Kate Lister and her guests manage to succeed in the difficult podcasting marriage of education and laughter. Highly recommend for a great time, just any episode! Kate lister, you’re my hero!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Pascal975
Belgium22 days ago - Kate is an international treasure
Protect this woman at all costs. This podcast is a highlight of my week. :)
Apple Podcasts5Crillis14United States25 days ago - The usual suspects
I love this show but I feel like they keep revisiting the same material over and over and I don’t look forward to it as much as I used to. Still fantastic if you are a new listener!
Apple Podcasts3duolaggoUnited Statesa month ago - So Good
One of the funniest, informative and downright magnificent podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Why can’t all podcasts be as good as this? Kate is engaging and slightly naughty and really knows her stuff.
Apple Podcasts5Kevin Mullen
United Kingdoma month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #32 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #136 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Germany/History |
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The show centers on sexually charged and scandal-driven slices of history, hosted by a history scholar who guides conversations with historians, biographers, and academic guests. Episodes span witch trials, Renaissance dynasties, art world intrigues, Victorian hygiene, and literary feuds, all explored through engaging storytelling, contemporary context, and scholarly analysis. Listeners can expect entertaining, accessible discussions that connect past intimacies and power dynamics to modern understandings of gender, sexuality, and culture. A notable strength is its blend of rigorous research with vivid storytelling and a candid, humorous tone that keeps complex history approachable and provocative.
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