The Disgusting History of Hair Dye
How long have humans been dyeing their hair? How did people manage it in the time before store-bought bleach and box dye?This week, we're diving into the colourful history of hair dye to investigate t...
14 Juni 27min
Back to the Met Gala: one year of History for Hot Girls | + a published short story!
It's our first birthday! In this episode, we explore the 2026 Met Gala and Natalie shares an excerpt from her very first published short story!Find Natalie's short story, SWALLOWED WHOLE, here: https:...
10 Maj 23min
The History of Easter Traditions
Happy Easter & Καλό Πάσχα! We're (finally) back this week with a brief look into the origins of some of the most common Easter traditions such as chocolate bunnies and decorated eggs, including a thro...
13 Apr 24min
The OG Punk It Girl: Vivienne Westwood
This week, we share the story of Vivienne Westwood, the brand and the person. Join us as we chat about Ms Westwood’s journey from punk to pearls and protests. We’re covering the brand’s beginnings, it...
15 Mars 33min
The Last Pirate Queen of Morocco | Sayyida al-Hurra
In this week's episode we explore the incredible life and career of Sayyida al-Hurra. From hot takes such as "imperialism is bad" to thirsting over the Barbarossa brothers and becoming Sayyida al-Hurr...
1 Mars 36min
Prison, Martyrdom & Frat Boys: The Murky History of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day wasn’t always about roses and chocolate. From ancient frat bro fertility rituals, to the invention of the modern day postal system, and a surprising amount of jail time, we're kicking ...
8 Feb 28min
2025 wrapped
Hey there, history lovers! Join us as we reflect on the first year of our podcast and provide some updates on earlier episodes, including our reaction to this year's Met Gala, next year's Met Gala the...
29 Dec 202541min
But Wait, There’s More!: Hysteria Gets Worse (Charcot, Freud & Modern Medicine) | Part 2
CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault, female genital mutilation and general medical misogyny. Hey there, history lovers! Welcome to part 2 of our deep dive into the history of hyster...
21 Dec 20251h 9min
