Genghis Khan's Sex Life
As historical figures go, Genghis Khan has something of a reputation.Is there any truth to the rumours of him fathering so many children? What was life like in 12th century Mongolia? And how did he cr...
31 Jan 202539min
Who Was Lilith? The Semen-Stealing First Wife Of Adam
Lilith's story goes back 4,000 years, and she's still making an impact today.She takes on different forms, depending on where you're looking, but a popular one was that she was the first wife of Adam,...
28 Jan 202544min
Sex Lives of Dinosaurs
What's the dinosaur equivalent of Netflix and chill? Were they capable of flirting?In today's episode, Kate speaks with Dr. David Hone, author of Uncovering Dinosaur Behaviour: What They Did And How W...
24 Jan 202539min
Erotic Letters of Ancient Rome
Long before phones allowed for sexting, how did the Ancient Romans exchange their illicit thoughts and desires? And what did a Roman dick pic look like?Joining Kate today to explore erotic letters fro...
21 Jan 202540min
Medieval Lesbians
How do you begin to look for examples of lesbians in the medieval period?Even though it was deeply frowned upon by the powers that be, the clues are very much there... if you know where to look.What e...
17 Jan 202545min
History of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick has a unique feminine power to it.It's been on the lips of some of the most influential people in history, including Cleopatra and Elizabeth I, and really took off in the 20th century.Why...
14 Jan 202535min
Inside the Brothel of Pompeii
Sex work was everywhere in the ancient world, but a known dedicated space for it (a brothel), is an extremely rare and important thing.Pompeii offers exactly that, with details such as graffiti and dr...
10 Jan 202546min
Ancient Eroticism, Pagan Workouts & Body Ideals: History of the Gym
It's January and (reluctant) thoughts turn to gym memberships, but what are the ancient origins of this phenomena?From the naked workouts of Ancient Greece to the bodybuilders of the 19th century, a l...
7 Jan 202540min
