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For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history

I"m TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 archived

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20:30

Sayyida al-Hurra: Pirate Queen of the Mediterranean...

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2025/12/19

Before Anne Bonny. Before Grace O’Malley. There was Sayyida al-Hurra — the Pirate Queen of the Mediterranean.In this episode of For the Love of History, we uncover the extraordinary true story of Sayyida al-Hurra, a Muslim woman who rose to power in the late 1400s and became one of the most feared pirates in history. Born in Granada during the violence of the Reconquista, Sayyida was forced to flee Spain as Catholic rulers Ferdinand and Isabella expelled, enslaved, and murdered thousands of

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22:25

The Night Witches: The Hidden Women Pilots Who...

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2025/12/05

They flew with no lights, no radios, and no parachutes. Their planes were made of wood, covered in canvas, and could barely outrun a speeding truck—but the German army feared them more than anything that roared across the skies. These were the Night Witches of the Soviet Union, the all-women 588th Night Bomber Regiment—daring young pilots who turned impossible odds into legendary victories.In this archived episode of For the Love of History, TK takes you into the nighttime skies of WWII, where

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24:37

History’s Most Violent Seasoning: The Brutal Truth...

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2025/11/28

Prepare to clutch your pumpkin spice latte a little tighter, friend, because today we’re diving into the chaotic, deadly, and surprisingly dramatic history of spice. Yes — that cozy sprinkle on your latte once launched wars, bankrupted empires, fueled colonization, and led to one of the worst genocides of the 1600s. Delicious!In this episode, we explore how everyday seasonings like nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper sparked global conflict and reshaped world history. From the pepper-obsessed

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20:08

Fatima al-Fihri: The Woman Who Founded the World’s...

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2025/11/21

Two-thirds of the world’s illiterate population are women — but did you know the world’s first university was founded by a woman? 🤯Meet Fatima al-Fihri, the 9th-century Muslim refugee who built education itself — literally. This episode of For the Love of History dives into the incredible story of how one woman in medieval Morocco changed the entire world’s relationship with knowledge. TK takes us on a whirlwind journey through Fatima’s life, legacy, and revolutionary spirit, revealing how her

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36:26

Criminal Ink: How Tattoos Became Japan’s Most...

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2025/11/14

Ever wonder how Japanese tattoos went from sacred symbols to signs of crime—and back again? Grab your matcha and settle in, because we’re diving deep (and painfully) into the history of Yakuza tattoos. From ancient fishermen warding off sea monsters to the full-body masterpieces of Edo Japan, this episode of For the Love of History gets under your skin—literally.TK takes us on a wild ride through Japan’s criminal ink, exploring the ancient roots of irezumi, the artistry behind traditional

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20:54

Hawaii’s Surfing Medicine Women: The Goddesses Who...

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2025/11/07

What if surfing wasn’t just a sport—but a sacred form of healing, power, and rebellion led by women? 🏄‍♀️✨In this archive episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving into the ancient Hawaiian origins of surfing, uncovering how it began not as a beach pastime but as a deeply spiritual practice rooted in Polynesian tradition. From volcano goddess Pele, the world’s first surfer, to Princess Kelea of Maui, who surfed her way to freedom, we explore the legendary surfing medicine women of

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31:55

The Creepy and Ridiculously Long History of Halloween...

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2025/10/24

Happy Spooky Season, dear one! This week, in our Season 11 Finale, we are exploring a question that has been on my mind for quite some time. What is the history of Halloween costumes?! 🎃 👻 When October 1st hits, my FYP gets flooded with creepy vintage photographs of Halloween’s gone by. They are honestly nightmare fuel, and every time I see one, I wonder, "Why are they so gosh darn creepy?!" That question led me down a path of 2,000 years of costume history, and against my better judgment, some

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50:00

The History of Breast Cancer: From Ancient Curses to...

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2025/10/22

In this powerful episode of For the Love of History, we travel through time to uncover the history of breast cancer — from ancient Egyptian surgery manuals and Hippocrates’ wild “humor” theories to the modern breakthroughs that save lives today.Host TK shares the deeply personal story of her best friend’s diagnosis and remission, explores how breast cancer appeared in Renaissance art, and highlights women who changed how we see the disease — from Audre Lorde’s The Cancer Journals to trailblazing

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48:52

The History of Breast Cancer: From Ancient Curses to...

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2025/10/17

In this powerful episode of For the Love of History, we travel through time to uncover the history of breast cancer — from ancient Egyptian surgery manuals and Hippocrates’ wild “humor” theories to the modern breakthroughs that save lives today.Host TK shares the deeply personal story of her best friend’s diagnosis and remission, explores how breast cancer appeared in Renaissance art, and highlights women who changed how we see the disease — from Audre Lorde’s The Cancer Journals to trailblazing

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44:21

The Purr-fect History of Cats: From Neolithic Pests...

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2025/10/10

Ever wonder how cats went from desert hunters to divine house gods? In this episode of For the Love of History, host TK digs her claws into the fascinating history of cats — from their mysterious beginnings in the Fertile Crescent to their worship in ancient Egypt and beyond.Meet Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of cats who went from lioness warrior to goddess of home, music, and pleasure. Sail down the Nile to the ancient city of Bubastis, where people once threw wild festivals in her honor (think:

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48:59

God’s Favorite Girlboss: Hildegard von Bingen’s...

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2025/10/03

Step aside, Gregorian chants—there’s a new nun in town. In this episode of For the Love of History, we uncover the wild, visionary life of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century nun who defied expectations to become a composer, mystic, healer, and all-around medieval rock star. You’ll hear how Hildegard went from being entombed in a convent as a child to dropping musical bangers that shook up church music, writing radical medical texts on women’s health (yes, she even touched on abortion in the

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49:37

God’s Favorite Girlboss: Hildegard von Bingen’s...

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2025/10/03

Step aside, Gregorian chants—there’s a new nun in town. In this episode of For the Love of History, we uncover the wild, visionary life of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century nun who defied expectations to become a composer, mystic, healer, and all-around medieval rock star.You’ll hear how Hildegard went from being entombed in a convent as a child to dropping musical bangers that shook up church music, writing radical medical texts on women’s health (yes, she even touched on abortion in the

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44:04

The Messy, Magical, and Sometimes Gross History of...

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2025/09/26

Pharmacy didn’t start with white coats and sterile counters—it began with beer, clay tablets, and a lot of very questionable ingredients.In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the weird, messy, and fascinating history of pharmacy. From Neanderthals using flowers as medicine to the Egyptians prescribing crocodile dung in the Ebers Papyrus, the path to your neighborhood drugstore is packed with strange detours. We’ll explore how our ancient ancestors shaped pharmacology with herbs

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46:55

The Disgusting and Dangerous History of Lipstick |...

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2025/09/12

I wouldn't recommend a snack for this episode, dear one. Hop into the time machine with me, as we explore the 5,000-year-long history of lipstick! Want to support the Podcast!?! Here's how you can!! Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube 📚 F⁠ind Resources Here ⁠📚 www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:21

Princess Mononoke Explained: Yokai, Shinto Spirits,...

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2025/08/30

What do Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke and Japanese yokai have in common? A whole lot of wild spirits, messy gods, and deeper cultural roots than you might think.In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the myth and magic behind Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece. From the terrifying boar demons to the haunting kodama, Princess Mononoke isn’t just fantasy—it’s drawing on centuries of Japanese yokai folklore, Shinto beliefs, and the eternal clash between nature and industry. We’ll

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38:51

Badass Hippo Goddesses of Ancient Egypt: Ammit & Taweret

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2025/08/22

What happens when a troll on the internet calls you a “bleached hippo”? You make it your brand.After my first viral video came with its fair share of hate comments, one insult changed everything—it sparked my love affair with hippos. Today, that pettiness has come full circle as we dive into the myth, magic, and chaos of the Egyptian hippo goddesses Ammit and Taweret. In this episode of For the Love of History: How one hate comment turned into a hippo tattoo and this episode. The truth

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39:28

She Wasn’t Crazy—She Was Colonized | The Story of...

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2025/08/08

Was Queen Ranavalona I really the “Mad Queen of Madagascar”… or just a brilliant ruler smeared by colonial propaganda?In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive headfirst into one of the most misunderstood figures in African history—and it gets spicy. Queen Ranavalona has long been labeled a tyrant, a murderer, even a monster. But when you follow the paper trail (and by paper, we mean wildly biased missionary records), it becomes clear that the real madness was colonialism. You’ll hear

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33:54

When Food Was Fatal: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

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2025/08/01

Ever been killed by coffee? Poisoned by pepper? Drowned by molasses?!Welcome to the most unappetizing episode of the century. In this delightfully unhinged episode of For the Love of History, we're diving into the sticky, deadly, and downright absurd world of food disasters in the early 1900s. From lead-laced milk to spice-rack murder, we explore how everyday foods became instruments of death — all thanks to lack of regulation, industrial negligence, and profit-hungry robber barons. 🎙️ You’ll

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31:12

History’s Baddest Goddesses: Feminine Rage in Hindu...

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2025/07/25

Ever felt so angry you could summon a lion-riding goddess with eight arms? Same. In this fiery episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving headfirst into the blistering mythologies of Durga and Kali—the Hindu goddesses of war, protection, destruction, and yes… unapologetic feminine rage.TK unpacks why these powerful deities shatter the Western ideal of the “demure mother goddess,” and instead offer us a vision of womanhood that embraces chaos, power, and divine vengeance. From Ashura-slaying

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32:27

History’s Baddest Goddesses: Feminine Rage in Hindu...

For the Love of History - world history, women’s... ·

2025/07/25

Ever felt so angry you could summon a lion-riding goddess with eight arms? Same. In this fiery episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving headfirst into the blistering mythologies of Durga and Kali—the Hindu goddesses of war, protection, destruction, and yes… unapologetic feminine rage.TK unpacks why these powerful deities shatter the Western ideal of the “demure mother goddess,” and instead offer us a vision of womanhood that embraces chaos, power, and divine vengeance. From Ashura-slaying

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