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...

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 Spotify Apple Instagram Want more For the Love of History?! Instagram Patreon Merch!!! Email:...

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. But once I heard their story I had to tell other people about it. In episode 110 of for the love of history podcast  we learn about the abhorrent...

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 copy here!

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 podcast! All links are below!! Find Claudia Here!! If This Food Could Talk's podcastIf This Food Could Talk's Twitter/X If This Food Could Talk's...

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: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Further Reading The Real History That Went Into Bram Stoker's Dracula | TimeOne of Dracula’s Often Overlooked Inspirations Is the Indian VetalaHow Vetala Evolved Into Vampire & Dracula | Madras...

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! (https://www.magicmind.com/historypod) Discount Code: HISTORYPOD20 Want more For the Love of History?! Instagram Patreon Merch!!! Email:...

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?! Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Further Reading What is...

The season six finale is here, my friend!! End it wouldn't be a true For he Love of History finale if we didn't end on an absolutely weird note! Sobek is one of the strangest Egyptian gods I have ever come across. He's kind of like an onion in that every layer that you peel back reveals a layer more bizarre than the last! So what are you waiting for? Let's get to peeling and dive into some weird history! Further Reading Sobek | The Crocodile God Of StrengthSobek - Explore Deities of Ancient...

Game of Thrones meets India! We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Gourav Mohanty, the author of India's first grim dark fantasy series. He not only tells us about the fantastic first book in his series but also explains the history and mythology that inspired him. Gourav also lets us in on some characters that will be in his second book like the poison maidens and dancing temple girls. You're not gonna want to miss this episode! 📚 You can find his book here! Gourav's Social...

“If we carry the burdens of our fathers, we’ll never know what it means to be free.” This week we had the absolute privilege to chat with Aparna Verma about her debut book The Pheonix King. It's a multi-POV fantasy book inspired by Indian mythology. This episode is an amazing sneak peek into the world of fire magic as well as learning about Aparna's process and motivation. Idk if you knew that you needed this book in your life but you 1000% do and you can preorder it here! Where to find...

Back again with humans just doing the wildest Sh*t! What happens when a group of former soldiers meets a mob of 20,000 emu?! They get two giant machine guns and start a war of course! Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Further Reading Soldier Settlement and the Australian Agrarian Myth after the First World WarThe Great Emu War: How Flightless Birds Beat the Australian Army | History HitLooking back:...

All I can say is thank you! Thank you for being here with me for 100 episodes of For the Love of HIstory! You mean the world to me!!! ENJOY!!! Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!!

Welcome to episode 99!! And to celebrate the almost00th episode of For the Love of History podcast we're diving into the world of weird history! And I don't think it gets any weirder than medieval animal trials! Yes, you read that right dear one, the people of the middle ages in Europe were fully holding court on both the civil and ecclesiastical levels to not only prosecute animals but also in AniMed objects!! And I am here to tell you, the story of probability, the weirdest trial in...

The Korean Historical Drama you never knew you needed! In this episode, I talk with author, June Hur about her new book, the Red Palace! It's an incredible historic fiction set in Joseon Dynasty Korea. A palace nurse teams up with a young (and handsome 😉) detective to solve a string of murders in the palace. I hope you enjoy it!!  Find more of June's books and socials here! THE RED PALACETHE SILENCE OF BONESTHE FOREST OF STOLEN GIRLS Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email:...

Are you ready for an honorary Empress Baddy episode!? Welcome to episode 96 of For the Love of History, today we're taking a trip back to 19th-century West Africa, what I like to call the Colonial Cluster F**k. The colonizers of the world were scurrying to take their slice of the "Africa Pie." France entered the chat and sent a mission of officers and soldiers tonight "there "land between Niger and Chad. But something went horribly wrong, and the mission turned into one of the most...

The Catholic Church has done some strange things in its history, but I think this might be the weirdest! The 8 and 900s were kind of like the hunger games but for the Catholic Church, and within a span of a few years, they were six dead popes, one dead king, the first assassination, and possibly the second assassination in the Catholic Church's history. In this episode, we uncover how the heck this could possibly happen, and why a pope was dug up and put on trial. So what are you waiting for?...

Did you know Frida Kahlo was a bisexual communist who called surrealist artists b*tches?! Well, neither did until I had this lovely chat with Destiny from Closeted History! Join us as we dive into the sometimes tragic sometimes magic life of one of the greatest artists of all time. Closeted History! InstagramApple PodcastSpotify 💙💛Trova Trip Survey💛💙 Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Museo Frida Kahlo | Museo...

Princess, spy, sugar baby, horseback riding badass! And if that doesn't get you to click on this episode IDK what will! This week we're talking about the WW2 nonbinary spy Toshiko Kawashima. CW: brief discussion of SA and self-harm so if you need to skip this week that's totally ok! 💙💛Trova Trip Survey💛💙 Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Voice mail!! Astounding Asians: Yoshiko Kawashima – Anthro Magazine“The Mata Hari of...

💛💙 Trip Survey💙💛 Kicking off season six with another empress baddie!! It's been a while since we've done an empress baddie episode so we had to go with the topic that actually has two baddies! The Mongolian Empire is often misunderstood and misrepresented, so in this episode, we dive into a few misconceptions about the Golden Hoard and bust a few myths along the way. Spicy TK also makes an appearance in this episode so prepare yourself!! 😈 What are you waiting for!! Let's get to it friend!!!...

⭐️⭐️Travel Survey! ⭐️⭐️ Looking for a fascinating deep dive into the history of Miss America? Look no further friend! From the origins of the pageant world to its modern-day impact on society, Margot and I explore it all from the first pageant where Neptune emerged from the sea, connections to eugenics, and the brave women who subverted the expectations set upon them. With engaging storytelling and expert analysis, this podcast is the perfect way to gain a new perspective on the complex...

Wanna hear about 5,000-year-old tattoos and magic?!?! I know you do friend! Press play so we can dive right into some Egyptian tattoo history. 🤩 Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypodcast.com Voice mail!! Further Reading Embodying the Divine: A Tattooed Female Mummy from Deir el-MedinaHow Ancient Egyptian Tattooing Changed Our Understanding of Egyptian HistoryNatural mummies from Predynastic Egypt reveal the world's earliest...

Wars with the Ocean and floating sex boats! Let's dive into the history of one of the most bizarre leaders in history, Caligula. Was he as mad as they say? Did he really build a house for his horse? You gotta tune in to find out! Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypodcast.com Voice mail!! Further Reading Caligula: Roman emperorCaligulaWas Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?Caligula:...

Cutlery Sex Cult.... yeah I know this week is a weird one!! The twists and turns in this episode will leave you saying history WTF!!! I do have to give you a content warning friend, SA and child abuse are mentioned in this episode. John Hinson Our Weird World Podcast https://johnhinsonwrites.com/podcast/ Recourses for SA Support and Survivors njcasa.orgnomore.org Resources for Cult Survivors and Support encourage-cult-survivors.orgforensiccounselor.org

A spy at just 13 years old! She became a key player in the fight against Spanish colonization and she was barely out of her teen years. Follow me this week as I tell you the tale of the seamstress spy of Colombia. Instagram Patreon New Merch!!! Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypodcast.com Voice mail!!