
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 | 27 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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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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The History Diaries launched 6 months ago and published 27 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. Jennifer Sheridan
2. Ella Broccolari
3. Sarah Quintrell
4. Toby from Bath
5. Eshaan Akbar
6. Elizabeth The Thirsty
7. Danni Diston
8. Jake Bhardwaj
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