18th Century Dating: From Booty Calls to 'Bundling'
What was life like as a single person in the 18th century? What if you became pregnant out of wedlock?In today's episode, Kate talks to Angela Muir, author of Deviant MaternityIllegitimacy in Wales, c...
25 Okt 202437min
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...
22 Okt 202432min
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...
17 Okt 20241h
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
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
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
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
