Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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  • Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced?


    Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets as she unashamedly roots around the topics which seem to have been skipped in history class.


    Everything from landmark LGBTQ+ court cases, to political scandal, to downright bizarre medieval cures for impotence. The etymology of swear words, gender bias in medicine, and satanic panic and cults - there’s nothing off limits.


    She'll be bed-hopping around different time periods; from ancient civilisations, to the middle ages, to renaissance and early modern...right up to now.


    You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll ask yourself how much has actually changed.


    So join Kate Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society - a podcast from History Hit.
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  • Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked

    Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked
    Oct 1 2024

    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 today is friend of the show and co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval, Eleanor Janega, to help us unlock the mysteries of Medieval chastity once and for all.


    This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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    46 mins
  • Sex in Ancient Mesopotamia

    Sex in Ancient Mesopotamia
    Sep 27 2024

    How sexually liberated were the people of Ancient Mesopotamia? In what is modern day Iraq and dates back to around 3000 BC.


    The answer may surprise you, with gender fluidity and sexual diversity quite commonplace. Look no further than their frisky goddess, Ishtar.


    Taking us back to this fascinating period is Stephanie Budin, historian and author of Gender in the Ancient Near East.


    This episode was produced and edited by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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    51 mins
  • Underwear: Codpieces, Loin Cloths & Thongs

    Underwear: Codpieces, Loin Cloths & Thongs
    Sep 24 2024

    Whatever your underwear preferences, have you ever wondered about their history?


    From the Tudor codpiece to Victorian bloomers, they've all got a story to tell. Sharing them with Kate today is Nina Edwards, author of The Virtues of Underwear: Modesty, Flamboyance and Filth.


    This episode was edited by Max Carrey, the producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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what a hoot

I love this podcast, it's unique and funny. The host is hilarious and inquisitive. Don't get your knickers in a bind!

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An absolute favorite

The topics are interesting, the conversation enlightening, and Kate Lister is just plain fun to listen to. Thanks for hours of entertainment.

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Love this podcast

Hidden gem, such great knowledge and presented with fantastic wit and humor. Highly recommend this one

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Great Listen

Positive, smart, interesting, and just all around fun. She covers some heavy topics but in a lighter way and looking at things through intelligent eyes. Bringing on experts who are able to explain all we want to know in a logical and sympathetic way. I really love this podcast.

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Kate is awesome

I just love this whole podcast. I highly recommend everything about it and it has something for every adult about adulty things lol

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