History of Monogamy
From the earliest iterations on the plains of Africa, to 21st century reconsiderations of it: are humans meant to be monogamous?Joining Kate today is Helen Fisher, author of ANATOMY OF LOVE: A Natural...
21 Mai 202443min
The REAL Bridgerton: Georgian Sex
The long-awaited third season of Bridgerton is here! And with it, we all become obsessed with a particularly sexy version of Regency-era history.Today's episode is the first in our mini-series on the ...
17 Mai 202448min
Medieval Torture & Execution
When you say ‘going medieval’ on someone, it brings up quite nasty connotations. But is this brutal suggestion a fair depiction of medieval times and their thoughts on torture and punishment? What are...
14 Mai 202449min
Menopause: History, ‘Hysteria’ & Hormone Revolutions
When you look into the history of menopause it’s steeped in misogyny, fear and demonising women’s bodies. But what is the truth behind some of the popular menopause myths? How has it been understood (...
10 Mai 202446min
Sex & Scandal in Charles II's Court
There are many privileges that come with being a royal, but where do mistresses lay amongst these? If you'll excuse the pun.Charles II was notorious for the women in his life, from his wife Catherine ...
7 Mai 202446min
History of Geishas
What does it mean to be a geisha? How does someone become one? And how do they differ from sex workers?The geisha world is famously very secretive and private, and taking us into it today is Lesley Do...
3 Mai 202442min
Drunk Victorians: Moral Panic & Meat Wine
Glass of meat wine, anyone? That's right, the Victorians loved a glass of meaty wine.They loved drinking so much that it became a moral panic, with whole movements of temperance cropping up around Bri...
30 Apr 202444min
Elvis Presley's Sex Life
Elvis Presley embraced sexuality from the start. Rock n roll was not tame music, and neither were his early performances.So much so that he was nicknamed Elvis 'the pelvis' after early TV performances...
26 Apr 202436min
