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For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history

Tehya N.
Olive Oil
Mary Tudor
Pancakes
Rosetta Stone
Jiutian Xuannu
Playing By Heart
Queen Mary I Of England
Ancient Greece
Pedro and Ines
Women’s History
Vishkanya
Bloody Mary Myth
Tudor History
History
Ancient Egypt
Amina
Holocaust
Women's History
18th Century Milan
Maria Gaetana Agnesi

I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no t... more

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Welcome, delicious donuts! 🍩 In this episode of For the Love of History, we’re unraveling the fascinating story behind The Dressmakers of London with award-winning author and Emmy-nominated journalist Julia Kelly. It's part historical deep-dive, par... more

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This week, we’re diving toga-first into the life and utter chaos of Caligula—the Roman emperor who ruled for just four years and made every single second a full-blown historical fever dream.

From horse palaces and floating orgy boats to stabbing Pos... more

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Forget everything you thought you knew about pirates—because this week, we’re telling the real story of the woman who ran the South China Sea and left Blackbeard in the dust. Meet Zheng Yi Sao: sex worker turned pirate queen, ruthless businesswoman, ... more

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What do Catholic women in the Balkans, tattooed mummies in the Philippines, and Arctic medicinal ink have in common? They've all left their mark—literally and metaphorically—on the history of indigenous tattoo traditions.

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Julia Kelly
An award-winning author and Emmy-nominated producer and journalist.
Episode: The Dressmakers of London | Fashion, Rationing, and Sisterhood in WWII with Julia Kelly
Lars Krutak
Tattoo specialist and author of Indigenous Tattoo Traditions
Princeton University Press
Episode: Indiginous Tattoo History | With Lars Krutak
Anne Choi
Author and historian specializing in true crime and cultural history
Author of LA. Coroner
Episode: L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death
Anita Say Chan
Author, scholar, and educator dedicated to feminist and de-colonial approaches to technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: How Big Tech Inherited Eugenics: Anita Say Chan on Algorithmic Bias, Data Colonialism & Techno-Eugenics
Mina Moriarty
A writer, historian, and content creator focused on women's history.
Episode: Periods and Contraception in the 18th Century with Mina Moriarty
Esmé Louise James
Author and Sex Historian
Author of Kinky History
Episode: Kinky History | a chat with Author and Sex Historian Esmé Louise James
Andrew Sillen
Author and archaeologist
Author of Kidnapped at Sea
Episode: Kidnapped at Sea | The Story of David Henry White By Andrew Sillen
Dr. Nicky Hayes
Author of 'A Little History of Psychology' and fellow of the British Psychology Society.
Episode: A Little History of Psychology | Author Interview with Nicky Hayes
Micah Parzen
CEO of the Museum of Us
Museum of Us
Episode: The Museum of Us | Decolonization and Community Connection

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 607 ratings
  • Amazing podcast! Love it

    Love love love this podcast. The only thing that I could ever wish for is, the older earlier episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miss fisher fan!
    United States25 days ago
  • 🍩

    TK is my favourite companion for my traffic-filled commute home. I am newly here, but am excited to be a delicious doughnut! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cjay62
    Canada2 months ago
  • bite sized portions of fun history

    Thanks TK for the always entertaining tidbits of history I would never have explored myself! Also love the author interviews, so interesting and love the intro to even more niche aspects of history

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilyn33
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you!

    So glad I followed you from instagram to the full episodes 💚 made doing my dishes today educational and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emeraldstormburlesque
    United States4 months ago
  • Making History Fun

    Why didn’t TK teach history in my high school? I love this podcast. The topics are always so interesting and the was things are explained and described is so interesting. TK is so funny and her passion for history shines through. Great podcast for anyone but especially for people who love learning and fun facts. These stories will make you seem super smart at parties. Go ahead- listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHreha
    United States5 months ago

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The podcast is recognized for its well-researched content that keeps listeners engaged while providing plenty of fun facts to share.
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People appreciate the variety of subjects covered, from serious historical events to quirky facts, making it appealing to a broad audience.
The humor infused into the historical topics makes it feel like learning from a friend rather than a lecture.
Listeners love the inclusive representation of women in history, finding it refreshing and insightful.

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L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death
Q: Who is this book for?
Choi responds that it is for anyone interested in post-war true crime and those who want to understand celebrity culture, especially in LA, as well as anyone looking for untold aspects of famous cases.
L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death
Q: How did you balance telling an engaging story while maintaining historical accuracy and forensic detail?
Choi says that the first rule for a historian is to stay true to the sources and that by doing archival work, she was able to maintain accuracy while telling an engaging story about Noguchi.
L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death
Q: How did you get into writing and have you always been a writer?
Anne Choi explains that she has written various things for a long time, trained as a historian, and her book developed from a pandemic project where she initially wrote an academic article about Thomas Noguchi.
How Big Tech Inherited Eugenics: Anita Say Chan on Algorithmic Bias, Data Colonialism & Techno-Eugenics
Q: What can individuals do in response to the issues presented in this episode?
Individuals can learn their history, engage with local data practices and communities, and challenge the narratives perpetuated by big tech regarding the inevitability of their technological futures.
How Big Tech Inherited Eugenics: Anita Say Chan on Algorithmic Bias, Data Colonialism & Techno-Eugenics
Q: What is techno eugenics and how does it relate to contemporary big tech?
Techno eugenics represents a spectrum of ideologies that echo historical eugenics, advocating for control over populations based on perceived 'fitness.' It's manifesting in current big tech practices that prioritize profit over the well-being of marginalized communities.

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2. Lars Krutak
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