Scandalous Sex Lives of Royalty
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
03/29/24
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We've been fascinated by royalty for hundreds of years, but what do we know about their sex lives? Quite a lot, it turns out.
Today we're revisiting an episode Kate recorded with bestselling author Eleanor Herman to find out about what it took to not just be a mistress of a royal, but keep competitors at bay, too.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and Matt Peaty. It was produced by Stuart Beckwith and Sophie Gee, the senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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The Dark History of Ballet
March 26, 2024
•55m
Whilst ballet is undoubtedly one of the most graceful and elegant art forms, it also has a long and dark history of sexual exploitation.
How did King Louis XIV's love of the ballet fundamentally change it? What was the patronage system and how did dancers use it to their advantage? And who were some of the female pioneers who embraced sexuality within the ballet?
Joining Kate today is Deirdre Kelly, author of Ballerina: Sex, Scandal and Suffering Behind the Symbol of Perfection, to find out more.
This podcast was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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History of Sh*t: Aztec Poo Goblins to Viking Turds
April 2, 2024
•35m
Of all the taboo topics covered on Betwixt the Sheets, this one might make you wince the most.
But it cannot be denied that poo and our management of it through history has massively shaped human civilisation.
What are the evolutionary reasons why we're so repulsed? What would happen if you came across the Aztec poo goblin? And what does the future hold for us and our poo?
Joining us today is the marvellous Suzie Edge, author of History Stinks!: Poo Through The Ages to tell us more.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith and the senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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