The Pirates' Code

How common was it for a pirates to walk the plank? Was there a lot of rum? And were relationships allowed on ships?


Kate is joined by Rebecca Simon, author of 'The Pirate's Code' to find out about the codes that pirates had to live by.


Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Joseph Knight.


Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit.


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Inside the Witch Trials: Iceland | The Men Who Burned As Witches

Inside the Witch Trials: Iceland | The Men Who Burned As Witches

When we think of the witch trials, we often think of women being charged.Whilst misogyny was at the heart of many of the witch trials, this isn't the full story.In this second episode of a limited ser...

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Nefertiti: The Greatest Ancient Egyptian Queen?

Nefertiti: The Greatest Ancient Egyptian Queen?

Ancient Egyptian rulers, incest, the Nazis and female empowerment, all in one episode! 'But how?' You say. 'What story could possibly bring all of these things together?'This is the story of Queen Nef...

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Inside the Witch Trials: Pendle | The Child Who Condemned Her Family

Inside the Witch Trials: Pendle | The Child Who Condemned Her Family

People in the 17th century were at spiritual war with the devil. It was a time of huge upheaval. What became known as the witch trials soon followed.In this first episode of a limited series, Inside t...

15 Okt 202436min

Orgasms & Skincare According to a Medieval Nun

Orgasms & Skincare According to a Medieval Nun

Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th century nun, was a certified genius and a true polymath.From her many side hustles to her skincare recommendations, she wrote about everything from what happens when the ...

11 Okt 202438min

Sex & Scandal in Catherine of Aragon's Court

Sex & Scandal in Catherine of Aragon's Court

When Henry VIII wanted a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, he needed to prove that she was not a virgin when they wed. One woman was key to proving this: Catalina of Motril, Catherine's enslaved serva...

8 Okt 202441min

Illegitimacy: Sex & Secrecy in the 18th Century

Illegitimacy: Sex & Secrecy in the 18th Century

Why were children punished for illegitimacy in the 18th century? And what does the word even mean?The truth is quite shocking, and probably still affects a lot of the people you know today.Joining Kat...

4 Okt 202444min

Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked

Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked

Sexual purity was hugely importance in the medieval world, especially for women.How did chastity work in practice? Why was it so important? And was the infamous chastity belt really used?Joining Kate ...

1 Okt 202445min

Sex in Ancient Mesopotamia

Sex in Ancient Mesopotamia

How sexually liberated were the people of Ancient Mesopotamia? In what is modern day Iraq and dates back to around 3000 BC.The answer may surprise you, with gender fluidity and sexual diversity quite ...

27 Sep 202450min

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