I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies to activist profiles, turkey gods, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. There is no telling how far we'll dig or how many historical facts we'll reexamine. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History.
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The History and Legacy of Lilith the Mother of Demons
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In our season finale, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the one and only Lilith—the O.G. femme fatale, and the ultimate “villain era” icon! From ancient Sumerian demon to Adam’s feisty first wife, Lilith’s been raising eyebrows (and blood pressures) for centuries. Think you know her? Think again! Lilith’s story is more twisty than a soap opera p…
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Justice for Medusa | who was the real monster?
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We've all heard of Medusa but was she really as monstrous as we've been led to believe? 🤩App Info🤩 📚Resources can be found here!📚 ______________________________________ Want more For the Love of History? Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Spotify Merch Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mochizuki Chiyome | Uncovering the Truth Story of the All Women Ninja Clan
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When life gives you lemons become a ninja! This week we explore the history of the legendary all-women ninja clan led by Mochizuki Chiyome and find out if they really even existed. And get ready for some spicy TK at the end of the ep 🤣 Voting Resources Expat Voting Information 🤩App Info🤩 📚Resources can be found here!📚 ______________________________…
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Rachel Wall | The first woman pirate in America
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Few foods have a history as violent and dark as tea. From opium dens to forced prostitution, smuggling, and poisonous adulteration, the history of tea is chock-full of atrocities. ________________________________________________ Voting Resources https://www.vote.org/ Expat Voting Information https://www.fvap.gov/overseas?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw…
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The Complex and Cool History of Copies | Archeologist chat with Pınar Durgun and Hannah Herrick
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Author Interview | How to Start a War by Michael Trapani
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The Discovery of a Lifetime - Uncovering Egyptian Tattoos | Interview With Dr. Anne Austin
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Author Interview | The Ethics of Museum Mummies with Angela Stienne
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You're walking through a museum, holding a little coffee, and taking in the beautiful artifacts around you. Suddenly you are face-to-face with a 4,000-year-old mummy. People pass by it like any other artifact, but you stop and question. How did it get here? Why is it here? Who is this person? These are the questions Dr. Angela Stienne asked herself…
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Empress Baddie | The Queen Rome Feared and the Goldren age of Zenobia's Empire
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There was a moment in the 3rd century when Rome was almost defeated, and the exactor of this conquest was Queen Zenobia of Palmyra. This week we explore the life and legacy of the woman who had Rome on the ropes and made her empire the Pearl of the Desert! But she wasn’t just a fearsome warrior woman, collecting land for sport. She was a brilliant …
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Jigoku | The History of Japanese Buddhist Hell
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To celebrate my birthday we're going to hell! Again...😅 We just couldn't get enough of Satan and Shinto Hell this season so by popular demand we explore the absolute metal history of Japanese Buddist Hell. It might surprise you that such a seemingly peaceful religion would have a hell that punishes sinners with molten copper balls shoved into place…
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The Magic and Mystery of Concrete | the 12,000 year human connection
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This week we have the unique privilege to speak to Hannah Herrick, an archeologist who researches ancient technologies and a huge concrete stan! Yes, that's right, in this episode we are talking about everything concrete. This 12,000-year-old tech is a direct line to so many parts of human history and I guarantee by the end of the episode you're al…
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Historical Toilet Deaths | PooPoo Ninjas and Free Falling Potty Windows
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This week we explore not only the LONG history of the toilet but also some untimely deaths brought about by the porcelain thrown. From medieval floating toilet closets to poopoo ninjas we're looking at the Sh*tiest deaths in history. 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?u…
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Yomi no Kuni | The History of Shinto Hell and The Sibling Spouses
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The Mummy’s Curse | Fact of Fiction With Katie Charlwood
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Is the curse of the mummy real? Are all Victorian ghost children the product of gas leaks? Will Brendan Fraser ever return for the true third installment of The Mummy!? In this week's episode, we discuss all this and more with the incredible Katie Charlwood! _______________________________________________ 📚Want More Katie? 📚 Website http://www.whod…
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Empress Baddie | Lady Cao: the tattooed queen
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The first Empress Baddie of the season, well kind of. In this week's time travel trip to the past we combine our two loves women's history and tattoo history to explore the incredibly recent discovery of Lady Cao, a possible Peruvian queen. Why do I say possible? Well, you'll just have to tune into the episode to find out! 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorb…
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Are you there Satan? It's me TK | the History of Satan
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Satan, the Devil, Lucifer the fallen angel we love to hate. But was he really such a terrible guy to begin with? This week we dive into the history of old Scratch himself to figure out why he has so many names, what's the deal with always possessing women, and so much more. Join TK as we hop in the time machine and find out how Satan came to be. __…
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In an unfair world, some cosmic justice is surely due and this episode delivers! E.J Barnes takes us through the wild and weird story of Elisa von der Recke and "Count" Cagliostro. Want more EJ!? Website: https://ejbarnes.com/ Books and Comics: https://www.drownedtownpress.com/ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛Want more…
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Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? When will my reflection show if I'm real or just a legend?! That's right friends everybody's favorite 90s Warrior has a secret and you can find out in this week's episode!! Click play as fast as you can to discover Mulan's true story! 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛W…
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Animal Magnetism and Pseudoscience Conmen
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This week Dr. Uncle Brian takes us on a wild journey through the bizarre pseudoscientific world of ANIMAL MAGNATISM!! Join us as Dr. Brian weaves a tale of conmen and half-truths. If you'd like to learn from Dr. Brian Bixby, you can check out his various courses at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, linked below! https://ccae.org/ __________…
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Taking another trip in the way back when machine to bring you another archived episode! This time we're taking a look at one of my absolute favorite episodes, Egyptian Tattoo History. Not only were my flabbers absolutely gassted when researching and recording this episode but I can honestly say this is one of the most fun recording sessions I've ev…
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We're on season break right now, so we're bringing an archived episode out of the vault! We're going way back to 2021 when our obsession with the deeply weird Victorian started. Today will re-examine the kinky, deviant, and empowering history of Victorian bosom bobbles. 😂 if you're around mixed company, I highly recommend headphones or not if you w…
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Just because we're in between seasons, does it mean the history stops? This week we are joined by mythology enthusiast, and make-up mogul Ashley Cotto as she takes us through some of her favorite goddesses in Yoruban Mythology and tells us what it's like trying to reconnect with your culture. 🖤💛Narcissus Beauty and Ashley💛🖤 Website https://narcissu…
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If you're a fantasy lover like me, the mere mention of druids might conjure up images of wise, bearded wizards, powerful witches, and nature-bound warriors straight out of "Lord of the Rings" or "Game of Thrones." But who were the real druids, and how much of what we "know" is merely Roman propaganda or modern fantasy? Buckle up my delicious little…
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Empress Baddie: the World’s First Author Enheduanna
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Step right up, history BFFs! Today, we're diving headfirst into the ancient Mesopotamian saga of Enheduanna, a woman who defied the odds, battled patriarchal nonsense, and penned the very first poem in recorded history. But hold onto your clay tablets, because this story's got more twists and turns than a Sumerian soap opera! Picture it: ancient Me…
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The Women of The Mexican Revolution: Soldaderas
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The season is almost over, but that doesn't mean the episodes get less exciting! This week we take a look at The Women of the Mexican Revolution! They are exactly as badass as they sound! We're going to take a look at the different types of Soldaderas there were, what function and role they played, and how they were almost wiped from history! _____…
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You are not gonna guess how long the "disease" hysteria has been plaguing humanity! 😱 In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the history of hysteria and take a look at how this sexist phenomenon still affects us 4,000 years after it first reared its ugly head. Spicy TK definitely makes an appearance in this episode, and we have garbage hu…
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Author Interview | Twice as hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians
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This week I had the incredible privilege to interview author Jasmine Brown. We discussed Black women's history and the struggles pioneering Black women physicians faced from the Civil War to today. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of writing a book as a med school student during the pandemic and the highs and lows of uncovering these incredi…
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The Isle of Maidens | Moral Lessons and Cannibals
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Morality lessons, and cannibals! This episode took me on a journey that I did not expect! I thought we were just gonna talk about some badass lady fighters on an island but instead, we're hopping in our little time machine to learn about "morals" or at least what the ancient Greek and Japanese, Buddhists thought morals were! We're going to encounte…
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The ridiculously long history of pancakes | Palaeolithic Pancakes
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You are not gonna believe how long the history of pancakes is!! From literal Neanderthals to the International House of Pancakes, this week we're learning, the ins and outs of pancake history, and how pancakes can tell us more about culture than you might think! ______________________________________________________________________ 4th anniversary …
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Author Interview | In Her Own Right: A Novel of Lady Mary Tudor by Amanda Schiavo
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It's time to set the record straight with Lady Mary Tudor! Was she really bloody Mary, was she as terrible as some history books make her out to be? Join me in conversation with Amanda Schiavo as we dive into the Tudor world and set the record straight. We'll also get a peek into her incredible historical fiction In Her Own Right You can find Amand…
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Bet you didn't know South America had sarcophagi!? This week we take a deep dive into the history and culture of Peru's lost civilization and learn about the ones the Inca call the Cloud Warriors. So grab your snacks and hop in the time machine!! ⭐️⭐️Calm History!⭐️⭐️ Try the new podcast, Calm History: https://www.calmhistory.com/ Further Reading A…
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Women and poison go way back, from Aqua Tofana to slipping arsenic into a husband's soup. Today we're going WAY back, 3BCE back to a time when a girl's horoscope could catapult her into a life of poison and assassination. It's time to peel back the mystery and misconception to reveal the true story of the Viṣakanyā, the poison maidens of India. Hur…
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Author Interview | Playing by Heart By Carmela A Martino
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Welcome to the world of two 18th-century girls who want nothing more than to live on their terms. But both you and I know the likelihood of that is slim to none. Author, Poet, and writing teacher Carmela A Martino joins us on the podcast today to tell us all about her newest book Playing by Heart, the story inspired by mathematician Maria Gaetana A…
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Jiutian Xuannu - the goddess of War and Sex
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Who needs flowers and chocolate when you can learn about a war and sex goddess!?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tehya N.
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Happy season 8 friend, and what better way to start than with a love story! Except, this isn't your ordinary love story. We're taking it back to the 1300s today friend, to uncover the chilling and slightly unhinged story of two star-crossed lovers. Further Reading The Tale of Peter and Inês Medieval Love Story: King Pedro and Inês de Castro Inês de…
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Thank you for everything!!!!! ⭐️⭐️FTLH Community Census⭐️⭐️ Want more For the Love of History?! Instagram Patreon Merch!!! Email: fortheloveofhistorypod@gmail.com www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tehya N.
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Author Interview | The Counterfeit Countess By Elizabeth B. White and Joanna Sliwa
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I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth B. White and Joanna Sliwa about their upcoming book The Counterfeit Countess. Dr. White and Dr. Sliwa are two real-life history detectives in this decades-long mystery to discover the true story of the countess that negotiated with Nazis and entered the deadliest concentration camp in history to …
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The True Story of the Rosetta Stone | Historical Beef
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Want more For the Love of History?! Instagram Patreon Merch!!! Email: fortheloveofhistorypod@gmail.com www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tehya N.
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Finally!! an empress Baddie episode!!! Further Reading Power and Womanhood in Africa: An Introductory Evaluation Current Perspectives on African Folklore Amina of Zaria | Encyclopedia.com QUEEN AMINA (1533-1610) Queen Bakwa of Turunku – African Heritage Queen Amina of Zaria - Warrior of Present Day Nigeria - Fulaba | Exclusive Jewelry from African …
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Well, friend, even though this week's episode schedule went a little bit wonky. I am so excited to bring you the history of a Welsh Warrior queen! In this episode, the wonderful Callie from FM Fish: ADHD for Grown-ups podcast tells us about Welsh history and one of my new favorite warrior ladies!!! Tune in to find out more!! More Callie Podcast Spo…
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The forgotten caves nurses of Okinawa. When we talk about World War II in Japan the majority of what People learn is all about Hiroshima and Nagasaki, both incredibly important historical events don’t get me wrong but because of this many stories go untold. I must admit that it wasn’t until this year that I learned about the Okinawa cave nurses. Bu…
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Author Interview | The Independent Voter by Dr. Omar Ali
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Understanding politics can be a daunting and challenging task. But in this episode, Dr. Ali simplifies the history of the two-party system and explains how independents are transforming the system for the better. He discusses his book, which breaks down everything in detail. I promise you'll be amazed just as I was after listening to it! Order your…
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The History of Olive Oil with Claudia Hanna
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4 thousand-year-old trees, ancient rituals, millions of trade miles, and mummification! What do these all have in common? The history of olive oil! Join me as the incomparable Claudia Hanna spins the tale of olive oil through the ages and even gives us some delicious expert insight. If you'd like more fun food history please check out Clauida's pod…
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The Vetala and the True History of Dracula
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Our final spooky episode of 2023!! We're ending it with a bang by talking about the OG vampire, and it's not who you think! DISCOUNT CODE: THANKU10 Want more For the Love of History?! Instagram Patreon Merch!!! Email: fortheloveofhistorypod@gmail.com www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Further Reading The Real History That Went Into Bram St…
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The Cursed Kimono: and other Japanese Kaidan
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Are you ready to dive into the world of vengeful ghosts and garbage humans?! This week we're taking a look at the history of Japanese ghost stories sure to make you shriek in fright and also light the fire of righteous vengeance in you! So what are you waiting for!! Press, play!! So what are you waiting for!! Press, play!! 👻👻 Magic mind link! (http…
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Welcome back my delicious little donut to season seven! We're starting this season off strong with some spooky history, and one of my favorites, Ghost Ships! I hope you enjoy this episode and all the spine-chilling history to come!! Magic mind link! (https://www.magicmind.com/historypod) Discount Code: HISTORYPOD20 Want more For the Love of History…
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