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Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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The Joy Of Sex
Sexual Revolution
Alex Comfort
Victorian Era
Sex Education
Haitian Revolution
Ancient Egypt
Neanderthals
Linguistics
Language Evolution
Kinsey Report
Slavery
Swearing
Kamasutra
Robert Burns
Bacchanalia
Homo Sapiens
Lancelot
King Arthur
Guinevere

Join 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

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Campbell Price
Ancient Egypt expert returning to share insights on cleanliness and beauty in ancient Egypt.
Episode: How Filthy Were the Egyptians?
Dr. Eleanor Yarnagher
Author, medievalist, and co-host of the sister podcast 'Gone Medieval'
Episode: How to Survive as a Medieval Single Woman
Alexander Meddings
Rome-based historian
Episode: How Filthy Were The Romans?
Anna Beer
Cultural historian and biographer
Episode: How Sexy Was Shakespeare?
Andrew Stauffer
President of the Byron Society of America
Byron Society of America
Episode: How Hot Was Lord Byron?
Kathleen Lubey
Professor of English specializing in 18th century literature and pornography
St. John's University
Episode: How Has Porn Changed Through History?
Sir Diarmaid Macculloch
Historian of sex and Christianity, author of 'Lower Than the Angels'
Episode: Who Was The Virgin Mary?
Carolyn Law Bender
Academic at the University of Essex specializing in gender and sexuality
University of Essex
Episode: The Truth About Sigmund Freud
Dr. Michael Talbott
Professor in the History of the Ottoman Empire and the Modern Middle East
University of Greenwich
Episode: Inside the Royal Harems of the Ottoman Empire

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Kate Lister
Host of the series, regarded for her engaging and humorous approach to historical narratives, particularly those related to sexuality and societal norms.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • I love this show

    And Kate and Eleanor together is utter perfection. More of these please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palmarosa33
    United States20 days ago
  • Fun and intriguing - highly recommend!

    DR Kate Lister tells a rollicking story balanced with empathy and interesting analysis. Love the guests (Elenor Janega is always fantastic) and even adore every TW - Kate just makes an highly entertaining and provoking show. Looking forward to many more listens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jodienolan
    Australiaa month ago
  • My Favorite

    I love to wind down for the day by listening to this podcast. I discovered it right before Thanksgiving and have listened to so many episodes. As somebody interested in history with a short attention span, this show captures my attention every time. I love every guest and I love Kate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaymTay
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sex and Scandal in Ancient Egypt

    I want a podcast with Kate and Campbell Price! Pure chemistry gold and charm! A++++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2chou2chou2
    United States2 months ago
  • Kate Lister is a good time

    Betwixt The Sheets is always fun and engaging because of host Kate Lister. She gets the best out of her guests. You’ll learn a lot about history and often about the work of historians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sketchy_Concepts
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging blend of humor and educational content, often highlighting its accessibility and the charisma of the host, Kate Lister.

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How Filthy Were the Egyptians?
Q: What about just looking good? Because every culture that we have, people always want to look good.
The ancient Egyptians valued cleanliness and beauty, demonstrated through cosmetics and personal grooming in their society.
How Filthy Were The Romans?
Q: Did Romans have a good understanding of hygiene?
They recognized some hygiene practices but lacked knowledge about bacteria and the implications of poor sanitation.
How Filthy Were The Romans?
Q: What evidence do we have of Romans' bathing habits?
Baths were prevalent, and while they were socially significant, the water quality and cleanliness were often poor.
Inside the Royal Harems of the Ottoman Empire
Q: What period of time are we talking about?
The Ottoman Empire is generally agreed to have started around 1299 and lasted until 1922, covering a significant historical span.
Inside the Royal Harems of the Ottoman Empire
Q: How did you come to study this?
I became interested in the Ottomans after visiting Turkey and realizing I didn't know much about them despite my interest in history.

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2. Dr. Eleanor Yarnagher
3. Alexander Meddings
4. Anna Beer
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