WWII Code Girls with Ellie Marney

WWII Code Girls with Ellie Marney

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Magic, Poison, and Sex in the French Court of King Louis XIV

Season 3, Episode 25. What connects a sorceress, a murderess, a mistress and a French king? Let's find out in this special Halloween bonus. For this episode's show notes, including a transcript and tons of images, go to The Exploress website. To support the show, become a patron. ...  Show more

Sex in Tudor England with Queen Catherine Howard

Season 3, Episode 26. In this episode, Queen Catherine Howard is going to be our guide as we explore all things sex for Tudor women. We'll walk through the era's expectations and understanding of a woman's virtue, how a lady might keep from getting pregnant should she choose t ...

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