Hot History

Hot History
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Hot History

Welcome to Hot History, the podcast where we dive into the things in history that you probably should know, but don't.

  1. 23 AUG

    Mata Hari - The Femme Fatale

    Hello Hello! Today we are looking at the very first femme fatale - Margaretha Zelle aka Mata Hari. Mother, turned Exotic dancer, turned businesswoman, turned Spy, who is Mata Hari and how did she meet her grisly end? Tune in and find out!

    27 min

  2. 16 AUG

    Grey Gardens

    What's romantic about an American stockbroker?!?!? We deep dive into the lives of Jackie Kennedy's reclusive Aunt and cousin, 'Big' & 'Little' Edie. Former socialites and heiresses, this is a riches-to-rags story set against the backdrop of their crumbling mansion on the coast of East Hamptons, 'Grey Gardens'.

    33 min

  3. 2 AUG

    The Romanovs

    We are BACK for Season 2 of the Hot History Podcast, so strap in because it's big! Today we break down the lives and lies of Russia's last Imperial Family - the Romanovs. With enough twists & turns to be a George R.R Martin sell-out, this is a story of deception, mystics, riches, genetic diseases and pretenders all wrapped up in an estimated $55 Billion package!

    41 min

  4. 27 FEB

    Let them eat cake!

    Today we get down and dirty with French Queen Marie Antoinette who is famous for her love of shoes, massive hair and letting her people eat cake. But was she really as frivolous as history remembers, or is she too a victim of historical fallacy? We will find out!

    24 min

  5. 16 FEB

    Alexander The (kinda) Great

    Today we are getting down and dirty with the original G.O.A.T, Alexander. Unpacking his rise to power, the expansion of his empire, his relationship with his male lover and more we answer the question of who Alexander was and whether he was, in fact, great.

    23 min

  6. 25 JAN

    You're (Ivan the) Terrible

    It's that time again! We get down and dirty with the man who puts the terror in terrible! We look at everything from his 8 wives, fits of rage, and the rise of the Romanov family, plus course his mentions in pop culture.

    24 min

  7. 12 JAN

    I Missi Sisi

    Today we are getting down and dirty with the OG Hot Girl and leader of the 19th century's 'tight lacer' crew - Empress Sisi. Covering her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph, obsessive beauty routine, Odyssey of travels, and more, we look for the real Sisi amidst the fogs of mystery surrounding her.

    19 min

  8. 22/12/2023

    BONUS: Ho Ho Hot History

    Get in the festive spirit with some of my favourite Historical Christmas traditions from Austria to Japan! Have a blessed and happy Holiday season xx

    16 min
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Welcome to Hot History, the podcast where we dive into the things in history that you probably should know, but don't.

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  • Creator
    Hot History
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hot History
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