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 💙💛Want more For the love of...

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/ ______________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛Want more For the love of...

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 ever had! We get upset at some archeologists, but we get happy again because other archeologists are amazing, and we learn a LOT! I hope you enjoyed...

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 want a really elaborate icebreaker! Enjoy the episode!! 💛💙 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛Want more For the love of...

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://narcissusbeauty.com/en-jp Instagram https://www.instagram.com/narcissusbeautyco/ https://www.instagram.com/amariiecon.mua/ 🤩App...

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 doughnut, as we embark on a journey to unravel the truth behind these mysterious figures of ancient Europe. 🤩App...

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 Mesopotamia, where clay tablets were all the rage, and 'emojis' meant chiseling tiny pictures into your communication medium of choice. Enter...

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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! ____________________________________________________ 💙💛Want more For the Love of History?...

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 humans that follow us from ancient Egypt to Greece, to the modern day. If you've got a uterus, hold onto it for dear life, so that it doesn't wander...

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 incredible stories. 💜💜If you'd like to learn more about Jasmine check out these links WEBSITE https://www.jasminebrownauthor.com/gallery Purchase the...

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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 encounter nymphs, witches, Amazon warriors, and cannibals!! So grab your snack and a drink hop in the Time Machine and let's get to...

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 LIVE QUIZ!!! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fR_jnXjdzI55ZT1bQdC6EJ1nx1Cny-L1x21iNFcB7NE/edit#responses 💛💙BFF Egypt...

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 Amanda here! Buy the...

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 ANDEAN CLOUD FOREST The Mystery of the Ancient Cloud People of Peru: The Chachapoyas | Ancient Architects When Genetics and Linguistics...

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. Hurry up and press play!!! ⭐️⭐️Calm History!⭐️⭐️ Try the new podcast, Calm History: https://www.calmhistory.com/ Further Reading THE VISH KANY.A. OR...

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 Agnesi and composer Maria Teresa Agnesi. Join us as we explore the inspiration behind the book, and the real-life stories of these incredible young...

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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 Castro - The Haunting Story of the Posthumous Queen of Portugal - Historical Curiosities How a 14th Century King Crowned His Corpse Bride...

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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 provide food and support to the prisoners inside. But the countess has a secret! Press play to find out what it is!! ⭐️⭐️FTLH Community...

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Finally!! an empress Baddie episode!!! Further Reading Power and Womanhood in Africa: An Introductory EvaluationCurrent Perspectives on African FolkloreAmina of Zaria | Encyclopedia.comQUEEN AMINA (1533-1610)Queen Bakwa of Turunku – African HeritageQueen Amina of Zaria - Warrior of Present Day Nigeria - Fulaba | Exclusive Jewelry from African High CultureThe role of Nigerian women | Gender Equality, Education & Empowerment | Britannica Want more For the Love of History?! Instagram...