
The History Diaries, hosted by Katie Kennedy (@historygossip), is history with a twist, serving up the stories your textbooks left out. Think scandalous diaries, bizarre cures, and royals behaving badly – all retold with humour, honesty, and a dash of gossip. Each week Katie uncovers the wildest corners of the past before swapping the gossip with our favourite influencers.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory | |||

Welcome back History Lovers! International Women’s Day may have past but this episode is very heavy on we support Women’s RIGHTS and Women’s WRONGS! We are taking a deep dive into the all women crime ring that specialised in shoplifting, the history ... more
Once a History Scholar always a History Lover we have Toby (From Bath) in the studio! This week we are testing if we would have fallen for the biggest fraudsters of history, australia's most embarrassing war and the new attention span of gen z - beca... more
History Lovers this week we are undeniably delighted to be joined by the absolutely extraordinary Binks & Hebrides all the way from the posh estates of West London!
Pour yourself a glass of Chateauneuf du Pape and your finest small plate snack as w... more
It’s the film that’s got everyone talking and so many YEARNING. This week we are taking a deep dive into WUTHERING HEIGHTS!
Fresh from the brand trip and premier Abby, Charlotte, Luiza, Lizzie and Ben join Katie in the studio. Was it historically a... more
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Love everything about it, it’s right up my street in terms of content and guests. Just pleaaaase put the microphone on a stand
Looking forward to more episodes, if there is any way to fix the audio it’d be so much easier to listen!
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Exploring the lighter, scandalous side of history, this podcast provides a humorous take on the stories that textbooks often overlook. The host engages listeners with tales of historical figures, peculiar traditions, and bizarre practices, all while bringing in contemporary references and personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently feature conversations with influencers and guests from diverse backgrounds, adding an engaging dynamic and a sprinkle of modernity to historical discussions. The blend of humor and entertaining storytelling makes this an appealing listen for those curious about the past, with a focus on its more colorful and outrageous aspects.
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Recent guests on The History Diaries include:
1. Toby from Bath
2. Eshaan Akbar
3. Elizabeth The Thirsty
4. Danni Diston
5. Jake Bhardwaj
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