Ancient Goddesses: Rebellion, Magic & Sexual Liberation
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
09/13/24
•44m
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Struggling for role models in the modern world? We've got your back, looking way back to the ancient world.
Join Kate and Jasmine Elmer, author of her new book, Goddess With A Thousand Faces, as they explore the remarkable stories of some of histories most incredible ancient Goddesses and the lessons we can learn from them.
What can Artemis the Greek Goddess of Wild Hunting and Virginity tell us about sexual autonomy? And what does Huitaca, the Goddess of Rebellion tell us about taking a stand when our freedoms are in danger?
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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Pagan Ritual Nudity
September 10, 2024
•38m
Rituals are a big part of this funny human experience, aren't they?
Whether that's morning rituals like making your bed... or pagan rituals that involve stripping down to your birthday suit for certain ceremonies.
The importance of nakedness is a big part of it, too, that can help separate you from this world and bring you closer to nature, and other realms.
What other ways have naked rituals played a part in our history? And are they still practiced today?
Joining Kate is the fantastic friend of the show, Ronald Hutton, author of The Pagan Rituals of the British Isles, to help us find out.
This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.
Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa
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Cruising & Cottaging: Sex in Public Places
September 17, 2024
•39m
With privacy being a modern luxury, where did people in the past go to meet and hook up? Public toilets were (and can still be) a popular option.
But what were secret signals? And what were the risks? Especially if, like many of the people who did it, you were part of the gay community.
Joining Kate today is Dr. Jeff Meek, lecturer in economic and social history at the University of Glasgow, to take her into this world and help us find out.
You can find out more about Jeff's work at https://queerscotland.com/.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT
You can take part in our listener survey here.
Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.
Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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