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History of Sh*t: Aztec Poo Goblins to Viking Turds

History of Sh*t: Aztec Poo Goblins to Viking Turds

FromBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society


History of Sh*t: Aztec Poo Goblins to Viking Turds

FromBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Apr 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at https://historyhit/subscription/You can take part in our listener survey here.
Released:
Apr 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced?Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets as she unashamedly roots around the topics which seem to have been skipped in history class.Everything from landmark LGBTQ+ court cases, to political scandal, to downright bizarre medieval cures for impotence. The etymology of swear words, gender bias in medicine, and satanic panic and cults - there’s nothing off limits.She'll be bed-hopping around different time periods; from ancient civilisations, to the middle ages, to renaissance and early modern...right up to now.You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll ask yourself how much has actually changed.So join Kate Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society - a podcast from History Hit. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.