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How Capitalism Changed the World Forever | A Bedtime History Documentary and the Invisible Engine Behind Modern Life takes you on a slow, immersive journey into the rise of one of the most powerful economic systems in human history. In this relaxing history narration, you’ll expl ...  Show more

How Abraham Lincoln Changed America Forever | Bedtime History Stories and the War That Redefined a Nation takes you on a slow, immersive journey into the life and legacy of one of the most important presidents in American history. In this relaxing history narration, you’ll explor ...  Show more

*WARNING this episode includes explicit language and adult themes*What were your medieval ancestors getting up to in the bedroom? Join sex historian Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets, to find out.Medievalist and George Michael super-fan Dr Eleanor Janega is on the podcast to chat a ...  Show more

Warning: this episode contains explicit language.Medieval people weren’t prudish—far from it. Dan is joined by medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega to explore sex, marriage, and desire in the Middle Ages. They delve into the beliefs around sodomy as “non-procreative sex”; pilgrim ...  Show more

Sex and beds have a long, interwoven history. Here on Betwixt we often cover sex history, but we haven’t done a deep dive into the history of where it’s often done… in bed.So today we have something a little different for you, here’s an episode all about the history of beds, and ...  Show more

Sex. It’s everyone’s favourite subject. But has it been that way since the Middle Ages? The repressive instincts of some medieval churchmen meant that the way that ordinary people experienced and enjoyed sex in medieval Europe was very different to how it is today. But despite ...