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

Tehya N.
Ancient Egypt
World War II
Women's History
Ancient Greece
Ainu
Victorian Era
Egyptian Tattoos
Edo Period
Colonialism
Pigments
Japanese Tattoos
Archaeology
Concrete
Tattoo Traditions Of Asia
Tattoo History
Druids
Medusa
Olive Oil
Indigenous Tattooing
Himiko

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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What if the pill you believed would save your life was slowly killing you?

In the third century, the most powerful ruler in human history, Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, was secretly drinking mercury. His court alchemists called it the E... more

Men invented high heels. Men made them a power symbol. Then men decided women should wear them instead. Classic.

In this episode of For the Love of History, we're uncovering the surprisingly bloody, surprisingly spicy history of high heels — and it ... more

From professional fart scapegoats to the workers who literally built civilization from the ground up. Edo Japan's labor history is wild, gross, and more relevant than you'd think.

In this episode, we're diving into the worst jobs of the Edo period (... more

Did we invent glasses, or did we invent the problem that makes us need them? 👓

From bone goggles carved by the Inuit 2,000 years ago to the forgotten woman scientist behind the lenses in your glasses right now, this is the history of eyeglasses, vi... more

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Dr. Melissa Ivanko
Scholar focusing on Slavic warrior women and author of research on Polianitsy
Academic researcher (Ivanko's research on Slavic warrior women)
Episode: Polianitsy Warrior Women: Myth, Misogyny, and the Evidence They Ignored
Matthew Goodman
Author of 'Paris Undercover'
New York Times Bestselling Author
Episode: The Unlikely Spies | Author Interview with Mathew Goodman
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
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
Lars Krutak
Tattoo anthropologist and author
Author of Tattoo Traditions of Asia
Episode: Tattoo Traditions of Asia | Author Interview with Tattoo Anthropologist Lars Krutak

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 755 ratings
  • Love you TK

    Eating popcorn and drinking tea

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rose szurek
    United States4 months ago
  • Love these History Lessons!

    TK is a wonderful teacher! Informative, insightful inquisitive. Everything you want when you’re learning about something you may only know a few little tidbits about or nothing about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dncr mama
    United States6 months ago
  • Fun and factual

    TK is the best history teacher ever. She’s fun, and entertaining even when telling us about some atrocities of the past without being disrespectful. Have a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dlishdough
    United States6 months ago
  • Always a good listen

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sdv
    7 months ago
  • Love you TK!!

    I absolutely love this podcast. You cover the bits of history I find most interesting. Keep up the good work!’

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caitjank
    Australia7 months ago

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Strong praise for focusing on women's history and lesser-known topics.
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Appreciation for evidence-based history told with personality and humor.

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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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A history podcast hosted by TK that blends deep-dive storytelling with humor to explore world history, women's history, and lesser-known curios. Episodes span a wide arc—from empresses and mythologies to archaeology, science, and cultural critique—often highlighting overlooked women, social structures, and the ways power, culture, and everyday life intersect across eras. The host's energetic delivery, scholarly rigor, and knack for turning niche topics into engaging narratives make it a strong pick for curious listeners who want educational content that's approachable and entertaining.

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3. Julia Kelly
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