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7. Apr.
The Truth About the Little Mermaid
What is a mermaid? Do sirens, selkies and Aquaman fit into this category? And how far back in history do they go? Kate is joined by Diane Purkiss to discuss the Little Mermaid, both the Disney and Hans Christian Anderson versio
3. Apr.
Inside the Brothels of New Orleans
Storyville was the red-light district in New Orleans, created in 1897. What was it like in this neighbourhood, and inside the brothels there? How was race and segregation a factor in Storyville? And what triggered the downfall
31. März
The Victorian Sex Trafficking Panic
Was there really a boom in sex trafficking at the end of the 19th century? What was 'white slavery'? And how often did the traffickers get caught? Kate is joined by Dr Julia Laite for this episode. Julia is a historian at Birkb
27. März
The Truth about Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin had an extraordinary life: from the workhouses of Victorian London to the glamorous films sets of Hollywood's Golden Age. He revolutionised the art form, but he wasn't without his scandals. So much so that he wa
24. März
Did Fashion Kill Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette went to her death as one of the most hated people in the world, but in recent years she has inspired millions with her style. How did she become such a contradiction? For this episode, Kate and the Betwixt team
20. März
Hollywood's Shocking First Sex Symbols
Nearly 100 years ago, films in Hollywood were so much sexier and shocking than you might think they were. One of the most shocking things was how empowered and sexual women were in those films. Who were these women? A
17. März
Tiberius and his Island of Depravity
The Roman Emperor Tiberius has a harrowing reputation based on stories surrounding his latter years on the island of Capri. Stories of debauchery and abuse of the worst kind. But who was Tiberius and where does the truth lie? K
13. März
The Murder That Shocked Hollywood
In post-war Hollywood, the film industry had a reputation for its dark side as much as anything happening on the big screen. So when Elizabeth Short was dramatically - and cinematically - murdered in Hollywood, the press called
10. März
Shag, Marry, Kill: Kings Edition (Live Show Recording)
Henry VIII, Charles II and Richard the Lionheart. What do all of these men have in common? They're incredibly eligible bachelors! Well, if not that then they are all former kings of England. At this live show in Londo
6. März
Sex & Scandal in Hollywood’s Golden Age
Over 100 years ago the Hollywood film industry was shiny, new and sexy. Sex and sexuality was present on screen, but as the 1920s drew to a close, scandals and censorship crept in. Why did films begin to be made out i
3. März
Who Was The Witch Queen of Scotland?
The 17th century witch trials in Scotland were many and they were brutal. Amongst the many people tried for being a witch, one woman's confessions stood out for being the most scandalous across all of Europe: Isobel Gowdie.
27. Feb.
The Most Scandalous Author in 19th-Century France
By the age of 30, George Sand's literary career was soaring. She was internationally renowned, outselling Victor Hugo in English. So why is she now better known for wearing mens clothes and having a relationship with Chopin? In
24. Feb.
A Very Borgia Break Up | History's Worst Breakups
If people are still talking about your divorce and rumoured penis related issues 500 years later, it's safe to say you've had a bad break up. For the final episode in our Worst Breakups series, we’re heading back to Renaissance
20. Feb.
The Medici vs. Tudor Rivalry
Neither woman expected to rule, but Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici became two of the most powerful women in Europe. Was their relationship a fierce rivalry or something more respectful? And how did they navigate the Mary Q
17. Feb.
Who Makes a Doll of their Ex? | History's Worst Break Ups
A 'bad boy' of Austrian art meets the 'loveliest girl in Vienna', what could possibly go wrong? Why did artist Oskar Kokoschka commission a life sized doll of his ex lover, Alma Mahler? And why did that doll end up beheaded in his back g
13. Feb.
The Truth about Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is an icon of art, feminism and... eyebrows. Her art and imagery has entered into the mainstream like few artists have, and her life was as colourful and challenging as her creations. She lived through rev
10. Feb.
Lord Byron vs. Lady Lamb | History's Worst Breakups
Sending a lock of hair to your lover has fallen a little out of fashion. Sending a lock of pubic hair to your ex-lover ... well, we aren't sure that was ever in fashion. This is just one of the things
6. Feb.
Sex & Scandal behind Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights is a story full of passion, violence and sexual tension. So it's no surprise that it shocked Victorian readers when it first came out. How did Emily Brontë, the daughter of a clergyman, create such a
3. Feb.
Henry VIII vs. Catherine of Aragon | History's Worst Breakups
Welcome to a brand new mini-series on Betwixt the Sheets, where our host, Dr Kate Lister, takes you through the most catastrophic breakups in history. We're starting with one that our guest, author and historian Gareth Russell,
30. Jan.
How Filthy Were the Victorians?
They say people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. The Victorians might have done well to live by that rule. For all of the dirt that the Victorians threw at other eras, suggesting that all those who came before them were
27. Jan.
The Most Notorious Sex Worker of 18th Century Dublin
Dublin in the 18th century was a wealthy colonial capitol, but only for a select few. Amongst this hugely divided and politically charged world was the infamous sex worker Peg Plunkett, who counted some of society's most well t
23. Jan.
How Filthy was the Renaissance?
The Renaissance, a period of transformation in art, learning, philosophy and science that brought us Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello (the artists, not the turtles). This era of the Early Modern period seems to have
20. Jan.
The Syphilis Explosion of the American Civil War
It's been estimated that between eight and twelve percent of soldiers contracted a venereal disease during the American Civil War. What on earth were they up to? Kathryn Olivarius is a Professor at Stanford. She joins Kate to d
16. Jan.
How Filthy Were Medieval People?
If there's one sure way to irritate an historian of the Medieval period, it's to ask why the people of the Middle Ages didn't wash. In this episode, we did just that with Dr Eleanor Janega. Kate and Eleanor get into whether the
13. Jan.
Who Was the Victorian Thames Torso Murderer? With Lucy Worsley
For over a century, a series of gruesome murders have gone unsolved. Until now? The Thames Torso Killer terrified Victorian Londoners by dismembering their victims and scattering their body parts along the River Thames. Kate is
9. Jan.
How Filthy Were the Egyptians?
Lead in eyes, scented animal fat melting over wigs, teen circumcision - the Ancient Egyptians went to great lengths for beauty and hygiene. So how clean were they, and how has the colonial perspective impacted history's view of them?
6. Jan.
How to Survive as a Medieval Single Woman
Being single in 2026 is a major disadvantage, so what was it like as a single woman in the Medieval period?! Joining Kate today is the always-fantastic Eleanor Janega, author and co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval
2. Jan.
How Filthy Were The Romans?
Some of the key remnants of the Roman Empire are their public baths - huge complexes, multiple different rooms, the basis of many of our modern spas. But were the Romans clean? How regularly did they wash? Were they really usin
30. Dez. 2025
How Sexy Was Shakespeare?
There's a bit of interest around Shakespeare at the minute - can we call this the Paul Mescal effect? The Bard’s work featured many references to sex and sexuality - some more obvious than others. But what does the work reveal
26. Dez. 2025
How Hot Was Lord Byron?
How 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' was Lord Byron really? We know the Romantic poet had a bit of a reputation, but how true was it? And how unusual would his behaviour have been? In this episode from our series on t

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