Across the Ages

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One topic, Across the Ages. Each episode delves into the history of a chosen subject, spanning from way back when, all the way up to some time ago. ko-fi.com/acrosstheages

Natalie Sabin


    • May 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode 23: Cosmetics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 28:29


    Which ancient civilisation used crocodile poo as a facial whitener? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Where to find me: https://linktr.ee/AcrossTheAges References: Cosmetic spoon: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548584 Facial Cosmetics in Ancient egypt - Engy El-Kilany - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/53547290/Facial_Cosmetics_in_anient_Egypt-with-cover-page-v2.pdf?Expires=1649585073&Signature=MxjCXhglQk2quP2QnAJQBw-EyfN8iGff-zjrgiCHaJFGqyTCKJRqsvVmVYgYx2srY0buq8ylPXsKzzLodRhsmGm4YyLenoz4weIerbsWYDC6f7DA~2jOyZ9gg5O2rzTvaoaCDvfmeNNwi5XwzewFVit9Uf~V-9yl~XiOiIk5NrKuvIQzKZj-lWvKVZX9AW6txl2S8oY~2cesSzA5arQfhFqsWaE~vULukTsxDYMrSTPS5i~RWOHcxCsb3~DEbNHbZj8Utgt~ldYK91uo0Jn5TkHBjzV1oD8ahN8H~-nsxNfh2r4u6HTA8VhbjHJjIaSW43GMvuAfaU6g02o3lW3eyw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA Beauty and cosmetics 1550-1590 - Sarah Jane Downing https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=4gbDCwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=medieval+cosmetics&ots=i5umjj-3c7&sig=7h_0yrdirRAeZCqPJPZgFEqjHNw&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=medieval%20cosmetics&f=false The History of Lipstick Regulation in Western Seats of Power - Sarah Schaffer https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/10018966/Schaffer06.html?sequence=2 Cosmetic Materials and Paraphernalia in Ancient Iraq - Prof. Dr. Nasser Mekawi https://www.iasj.net/iasj/download/65540c12c41f0192 Cosmetics in the Greco-Roman World - Ava Clarke https://womeninantiquity.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/ancient-cosmetics/ Sextus Propertius - https://www.yorku.ca/pswarney/3110/Propertius.htm#_Toc500249314 Woad - http://www.woad.org.uk/

    Episode 22: Erotica

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 27:31


    Which ancient culture depicted a whole lot of anal sex in its pottery? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Where to find me: https://linktr.ee/AcrossTheAges Hold that pose link (as promised): https://artblart.com/2015/05/17/exhibition-hold-that-pose-at-the-kinsey-institute-bloomington-indiana-part-2/

    Episode 21: Entertainers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 24:56


    Who monetised the butt queef? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Buy some merch: https://www.acrosstheagespodcast.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages

    Episode 20: Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 21:53


    Which historical sport do we get the word Freelancer from? Find out in the episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 19: Hoaxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 26:20


    Which famous 19th century novelist was fully on board with faeries? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Vikram's wonderful Podcast: https://www.planthropologypod.com/ I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 18: Killer Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 26:40


    Who was the worlds first known female serial killer? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.  Planthropology Podcast episode I guested on to talk about the History of Gardens: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l4wXg5c08nuOefIIzwuoE?si=6624f5220b3d4d2d I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 17: Tattoos Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 28:13


    Which ancient culture sliced off your tattoo if you hadn't earned it? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 16: Currency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 27:23


    For hundreds of years which pacific nation have been using stones bigger than humans as currency? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 15: Weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 20:51


    Which empire was the first to wang diseased corpses into sieged cities? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 14: Tomb Discoveries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 23:04


    Which famous tomb had a space dagger? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee. Artwork photograph - Queen Puabi's headdress, beaded cap, and jewelry. Courtesy of University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA, (c) 2015 Bruce White

    Episode 13: Alcohol Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 25:01


    Which Ancient culture loved butt chugging? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 12: Dangerous Jobs Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 24:51


    Which gopping medieval job left people walking about covered in 'oles? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 11: Hats Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 18:17


    What weapon did Edwardian women use to fight off street harassers? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 10: Renegade Women Across the Ages - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 22:03


    Which princess challenged potential suitors to a wrestling match, and bested every single one? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 9: Renegade Women Across the Ages - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 21:00


    Who fought 30 battles against the Chinese before her 21st birthday? Find out in this Episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 8: Childbirth Across the Ages - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 24:50


    What the hell does a chainsaw have to do with childbirth? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 7: Childbirth Across the Ages - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 20:58


    Which ancient philosopher recommended drinking a cocktail of goose semen mixed with water during labour? Find out in the episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 6: Dating Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 18:04


    What token of love did the Elizabethans stick in their armpit before handing it over to the object of their desire? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 5: Execution Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 24:47


    *This one is not for the faint hearted.* How could milk and honey be used as an execution method? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 4: Bonnie Pirate Lasses Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 23:45


    Which Pirate Queen took on the might of Ancient Rome? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 3: Sugar Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 21:44


    What did merchants of Pompeii collect from mount Vesuvius to sell in their food shops? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 2: Contraception Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 19:54


    What ancient culture wore penis protectors as decoration, and to show off social rank? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

    Episode 1: Shoes Across the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 14:43


    How long by law could a princes shoes be in 14th Century England? Hear the answer and loads more on the first episode of my brand new podcast Across the Ages. I've set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

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