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 | 448 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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How do you not only lose your own reputation and career, but also tank the reputation and freedoms of your entire industry?
Today we’re exploring the first real Hollywood scandal, when actor Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was accused of assault and manslau... more
It’s got many names: giving head, going down, eating out, dining at the Y, muff diving.
Why has cunnilingus been stigmatised and feared so consistently throughout history?! When the Kama Sutra is turning its back on it, you know something is up.
To... more
Who was Lettice Knollys? And why was she expelled from Elizabeth I's court?
Kate is joined by Estelle Paranque in this episode to find out how a man came between loving cousins, and explore whether getting with your friend's crush has EVER been acce... more
There will be giggling and gasping galore! And that's just when you listen to this episode!
Dan Snow quizzes Kate on all things female pleasure. When was the first recorded female orgasm? Has there always been an orgasm gap? And is there any possibi... more
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- Conspicuously absent on trans life and features transphobes
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Apple Podcasts1NcCartney
Germany20 days ago - 😍
Love this podcast, a new favourite!!! The topics are fascinating, Kate is a brilliant host and the guest speakers are well-informed. An engaging way to learn about some of history’s more sordid details.
Apple Podcasts5froglet77
Australiaa month ago - Mostly great
However not everything and everyone has to be made feminist and/or queer.
Apple Podcasts3printedvintage
Canadaa month ago - Please don’t nitpick
I love all the podcasts HH has. This was the first one I listened to. I have to say….the complaints about music and other arbitrary things are silly. You’re here to learn spicy history are you not? You’ll survive 30 seconds of music or a bit of banter between the host and guests. I adore Kate and always look forward to a new episode.
Apple Podcasts5Alexxi0494
United Statesa month ago - Hate the new show music!
For the love of the Gods, can you please revert back to your original soundtrack? This newer one is atrocious and doesn’t fit at all!!
Drives me crazy and it is sure to drive me away from a very good show.
Whose bloody idea was it anyway?!!
Apple Podcasts4fotovitaminaUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #23 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | United States/History |
Spotify | #156 |  United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #7 | United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #168 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #131 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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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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