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The History Diaries

The Fellas Studios
History
Victorian Era
Falling Out Of Fashion
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Witchcraft
Witches Of Essex
Cleopatra
Tudors
Messalina
Beamish Museum
Sibling Rivalries
Queen Victoria
Pube Wigs
Oliver Cromwell
Shakespeare
Tudor History
Freshers Flu
Drinking Games
Skiing

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.

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Latest Episodes

Rosalie Minnitt as Lady Clementine joins us in the studio this week!

Tune in as the pair try to solve real historical regency dating dilemmas, they rank Georgian era hobbies and gain inspiration from women who were SERIOUS attention seekers in the ... more

Royal Historian Kate Williams and Royal Biographer Robert Hardman join the History Gossip in the studio this week! 💌

Tune in as they we discuss etiquette rules of the past, royals of history that would make the best content creators and we play a ... more

Megan Throne joins us in the Historical hot seat this week! 🏆

Tune in as we dive into Dr Seuss’s lesser known, more risque work, the plots against Elizabeth 1st and we play a game of ‘Law’ or ‘Lore’ uncovering histories weirdest laws!

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We have Sophie Garrad in the historical hot seat this week! 🏆

Tune in as we throw her into the regency era dating scene, tudor turn ons and we dive into the many lives of Julie d’Audigny!

New Episodes Every Tuesday at 5pm!

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Sophie Garrad
Comedian
Comedian
Episode: Sophie Garrad | Regency Era Snog, Marry, Avoid, Tudor Icks, & The Many Lives of Julie d'Aubigny
Imogen Andrews
Comedian
Episode: Imogen Andrews | Cramped Cribs of History, Black Plague Barbie & Rebranding Lobotomies?!
Maia Beth
Radio 1 DJ, guest on The History Diaries
BBC Radio 1
Episode: Maia Beth | Rage Bating Cromwell, Fangirling Over A Warrior Princess & Cosplaying A Victorian Maid?!
Dan Jones
Historian and author
Historian and author
Episode: Dan Jones | Hotties of History, Medieval Vs Modern Job Roles & Which Monarch caused the MOST DRAMA?!
Gracey Williams Comedy
Guest comedian/performer on the episode
Episode: Gracey & Williams Comedy | 18th Century Wife Auction, BAD Victorian Jokes & Fake Downing Street?!
Savannah Gracey Comedy
Guest comedian/performer on the episode
Episode: Gracey & Williams Comedy | 18th Century Wife Auction, BAD Victorian Jokes & Fake Downing Street?!
Lafay Williams
Guest comedian/performer on the episode
Episode: Gracey & Williams Comedy | 18th Century Wife Auction, BAD Victorian Jokes & Fake Downing Street?!
Ginger Johnson
Drag performer, participant in Drag Race UK
Drag Race UK
Episode: Ginger Johnson & Kyran Thrax | Stunts for Dionysus, Modeling in Ancient Egypt & Tiny Tim Tries DRAG!
Kyran Thrax
Drag performer, participant in Drag Race UK
Drag Race UK
Episode: Ginger Johnson & Kyran Thrax | Stunts for Dionysus, Modeling in Ancient Egypt & Tiny Tim Tries DRAG!

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Katie Kennedy
Host of The History Diaries.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great content just need the audio sorting!!

    Love everything about it, it’s right up my street in terms of content and guests. Just pleaaaase put the microphone on a stand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H.sutty
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Lovely but the wonkiest audio

    Looking forward to more episodes, if there is any way to fix the audio it’d be so much easier to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Samantha Schireson
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Fans love the playful history angles and banter, with occasional critiques about sound mixing.
Listeners appreciate the humor and guest variety, though some note wish for more consistent production polish.
Audio quality is uneven across episodes, but the content shines when the mic is clear.

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#241
United Kingdom/History

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Imogen Andrews | Cramped Cribs of History, Black Plague Barbie & Rebranding Lobotomies?!
Q: How did you start in comedy and what drew you to history content on TikTok?
Imogen describes discovering humor during childhood and building a presence on TikTok after pandemic-era experimentation, blending personal stories with historical curiosity.
Maia Beth | Rage Bating Cromwell, Fangirling Over A Warrior Princess & Cosplaying A Victorian Maid?!
Q: So you are going to be a DJ for Oliver Cromwell. If you could pick a song or vibe to keep Cromwell happy, what would it be?
Maia suggests a bold, high-energy house track with gospel elements and celebratory tones to reconcile faith and festivity, while acknowledging Cromwell's aversion to theater and merriment; the gist is a careful, era-appropriate balance that still delivers a danceable moment.
Dan Jones | Hotties of History, Medieval Vs Modern Job Roles & Which Monarch caused the MOST DRAMA?!
Q: You got any really niche history facts? What's your top three fun?
Dan shares a preference for stories with broader historical significance rather than obscure trivia, and discusses his fondness for well-told narratives like Van Gogh and the relics market, with a preference for stories that illuminate deeper cultural or historiographical points.
Dan Jones | Hotties of History, Medieval Vs Modern Job Roles & Which Monarch caused the MOST DRAMA?!
Q: How did you get into wanting to be a historian?
Dan recounts realizing only recently that a life in history was likely and that journalism helped shape that path.
Ginger Johnson & Kyran Thrax | Stunts for Dionysus, Modeling in Ancient Egypt & Tiny Tim Tries DRAG!
Q: What would you say to Tiny Tim about drag today?
They frame drag as a state of mind and a calling that transcends era, with Tiny Tim serving as a playful bridge to Victorian notions of performance and identity.

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This program blends history with humor, giving listeners entertaining tours through less-taught past stories, sensational gossip, and playful, performative segments. Episodes frequently feature comedians, historians, and entertainment guests who reshape big historical themes—royal intrigue, crime, fashion, and cultural moments—into accessible, witty conversations enriched by sketches, reimaginings, and personal anecdotes. A standout trait is the playful format that fuses storytelling with pop culture riffs, often including interactive bits, sketches, and guest-driven banter that keeps history engaging for a broad, curious audience.

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The History Diaries launched 8 months ago and published 36 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The History Diaries include:

1. Sophie Garrad
2. Imogen Andrews
3. Maia Beth
4. Dan Jones
5. Gracey Williams Comedy
6. Savannah Gracey Comedy
7. Lafay Williams
8. Ginger Johnson

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