Who Really Was Boudica?
She's the warrior queen who took on the mighty Roman Empire, but who really was Boudica?Separating facts from the myths we've read can be tricky, but thankfully Kate is joined by the wonderful Emma So...
27 Feb 202441min
The Sex Life of William 'Braveheart' Wallace
If you've seen the film Braveheart, you might have certain expectations about the real history of William Wallace.Separating fact from fiction can be tricky, but what do we really know about this icon...
22 Feb 202435min
The Real History of Sex Dolls
The origins of the modern sex doll are shrouded in myth.Some say they came from crafty sailors in the 18th century, a long way from home and in need of, ahem, company.In today's episode, Kate is joine...
20 Feb 202444min
Sex Work in the Middle Ages
Medieval England was not subtle.Take sex work, for example. You knew exactly where to go, because the streets were labelled accordingly. Cokkes Lane, anyone?Not only that, but the areas were sanctione...
16 Feb 202441min
The Surprising History of 'Karens'
What do Alexa, Adolf and Karen have in common?They're all names that have plummeted in popularity.The most recent, Karen, is largely due to the meme-powered phenomenon of calling out white privilege b...
12 Feb 202438min
What Was Sex Like In Medieval Times?
What happened when medieval monks were told by the church that they had to be celibate? And how did their wives react?On today's episode, we're joined by Katherine Harvey, historian and author of The ...
8 Feb 202439min
The REAL Charles Dickens with Miriam Margolyes
Joining us today is writer, actor and all-round Charles Dickens superfan Miriam Margolyes.You might be familiar with Dickens' hugely popular stories and characters, but what influence did the women in...
5 Feb 202449min
Neanderthal Sex
What comes to mind when you think of a neanderthal? Probably a hunched, hairy, grunting version of a man who’s shuffling around his cave some 40,000 years ago.How accurate is this reputation? What wer...
1 Feb 202439min
