Ancient Goddesses of Sex and War
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
11/17/23
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Sex and death are often intertwined: one is the start of creation, the other is the end.
And as we’ll learn in today’s episode, ancient battlefields were the setting of intimate acts, too. One on one, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping and picking out a partner to...engage with.
And so it makes sense that the Ancient world would have gods that meet both needs - sex and death.
Joining Kate today is returning friend of Betwixt, Ronald Hutton, to introduce us to some of the fantastic goddesses of yore. Who was the original rock chick? Who was punching above their weight with one goddess? And why don’t religions such as Christianity sexualise their deity?
Let’s go Betwixt the Sheets to find out.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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November 13, 2023
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This November marks 60 years since President John F Kennedy was assassinated.
His name is associated with history defining events, but it’s also connected with a dynasty, known for their celebrity and notoriously for being ‘cursed.’
The Kennedy family, thought of as American royals by many, have a fascinating and tragic history - especially the women in JFK’s life and family line.
Today we're exploring the story of JFK's sister Rosemary. Following a failed lobotomy which left her unable to walk or talk, she was hidden from public view for fear of jeopardising the pristine image of the family dynasty.
This is the second instalment in a mini-series, The Kennedy Women, which started with their great-grandma Bridget, and will also cover Jackie, JFK's affairs, and the so-called Kennedy curse.
The senior producer was Charlotte Long. The producer was Stuart Beckwith.
Archive courtesy of NBC.
You can read Kate Clifford Larson's book, Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, here.
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Napoleon's Sex Life
November 21, 2023
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Napoleon Bonaparte has been described in many way throughout history. Conquerer. Lover. Legend. Shrivelled Eel?
Perhaps you haven't heard the last description before, but that's how a journalist described Napoleon's 'penis' when it went up for auction in 1977.
Yes, you read that correctly, and it sold for $3000. Today Kate is Betwixt the Sheets with Dan Snow to talk all about the adventures of Napoleon's 'shrivelled eel'...from his first sexual experiences to his great love, Josephine.
Ridley Scott's Napoleon is out in cinemas from November 22nd.
This podcast was edited by Dougal Patmore and produced by Stuart Beckwith.
The senior producers were Charlotte Long and Mariana Des Forges.
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