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

Tehya N.

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 episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!

  1. Empire Building Cheat Code | The History of Sacred Llamas of the Incan Empire

    6D AGO

    Empire Building Cheat Code | The History of Sacred Llamas of the Incan Empire

    I've found Yzma's llama potion, and I'm taking it back to the 13th century!! Yes, beloved, we're going to Emperor's New Groove it in this episode and talk about the history of llamas in the Incan empire. If you were playing Settlers of Catan, you would definitely want to choose llama over iron, because llamas were WAY more useful!! In this episode, we'll learn 🦙 The history of the Incan empire 🦙 The roles llamas played in Incan expansion 🦙 a very chill llama God 🦙 how it all came to an end If you enjoyed this episode, then I'm sure you'll enjoy all the other episodes I have to offer!! And if you really enjoy the episode, a cheeky little comment, like, or even a subscribe would be absolutely lovely!! If you want to support the podcast in some other ways, you can follow the links below!! 👇 ⁠🌟 FTLH UNI Lecture🌟 ⁠ ⁠Topic | The Island of Waves and Foam: origins and mythology of Shintoism⁠ If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, check out these links! ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  2. Empress Baddie | Himiko The Shamin Queen and My Beef with the Imperial Housing Agency of Japan

    JAN 23

    Empress Baddie | Himiko The Shamin Queen and My Beef with the Imperial Housing Agency of Japan

    Say hello to spicy TK this episode because I have MAD beef with the Japanese Imperial Household Agency and their very dumb rules! But besides attempting to get myself banned from Japan in this episode, we talk about 👑 One of my favorite people in Japanese history, Queen Himiko. 🍃 The origins of Shintoism ❌ the multiple attempts at erasing her history 😡 and why we aren’t ALLOWED to look for her I hope you enjoy this episode!! I'm so glad you found my little corner of YouTube. If you're interested in world history, women’s history, and unusual history, then I hope you stick around! History bestie applications are always open!! ⁠🌟 FTLH UNI Lecture🌟 ⁠ Topic | The Island of Waves and Foam: origins and mythology of Shintoism If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, check out these links! ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  3. (video) How Ukiyo-e art and tattooing pissed off the government and the history of Japanese Tattoos

    JAN 16

    (video) How Ukiyo-e art and tattooing pissed off the government and the history of Japanese Tattoos

    Japanese tattoos are loved around the world, but reviled in Japan. WHY!? How did that happen? In this week's episode, TK explores the history of Japanese tattoos and their connection with resistance, identity, and Ukiyo-e art. In this episode, we cover 🌟 The history of Japanese tattoos 🌟 How Utagawa Kuniyoshi started a tattoo renaissance 🌟 The artistic middle finger Ukiyo-e artists gave to the Shogunate 🌟 The rise and fall of tattoos in Japan and worldwide I'm so glad you found my little corner of YouTube, and if you like world history, Women’s History, and weird history, then I hope you stick around! History bestie applications are always open!! ⁠🌟 FTLH UNI Lecture🌟 ⁠ Topic | The Island of Waves and Foam: origins and mythology of Shintoism If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, check out these links! ⁠Patreon⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Merch Store⁠ ⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  4. Tattoos as Resistance | How Ukiyo-e art and tattooing pissed off the government and the history of Japanese Tattoos

    JAN 16

    Tattoos as Resistance | How Ukiyo-e art and tattooing pissed off the government and the history of Japanese Tattoos

    Japanese tattoos are loved around the world, but reviled in Japan. WHY!? How did that happen? In this week's episode, TK explores the history of Japanese tattoos and their connection with resistance, identity, and Ukiyo-e art. In this episode, we cover 🌟 The history of Japanese tattoos 🌟 How Utagawa Kuniyoshi started a tattoo renaissance 🌟 The artistic middle finger Ukiyo-e artists gave to the Shogunate 🌟 The rise and fall of tattoos in Japan and worldwide I'm so glad you found my little corner of YouTube, and if you like world history, Women’s History, and weird history, then I hope you stick around! History bestie applications are always open!! 🌟 FTLH UNI Lecture🌟 Topic | The Island of Waves and Foam: origins and mythology of Shintoism If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, check out these links! ⁠Patreon⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Merch Store⁠ ⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  5. JAN 9

    The Hidden Women of Beer | Beer History from the cradle of civilization to the Black Plauge

    Welcome, history bestie, to the season 12 premiere!! I'm TK, your tour guide to the past, and today we're starting this season off strong with the longest "Women History Owes an Apology Too" episode I've ever done. From pre-history to the Sumerians, all across Europe and beyond, women have been the brewers of beer and the keepers of the keg. That was until the fellas found out that they could make some serious cash in a Post Black Plague Europe. In this episode, we'll learn about 🍺 How beer was invented/discovered 🍺 The Sumerian goddess of beer 🍺 How beer shaped civilization 🍺 The Golden Era of the Ale wife 🍺 And how the plague and capitalism ruined everything. I'm so glad you found my little corner of YouTube, and if you like world history, Women’s History, and weird history, then I hope you stick around! History bestie applications are always open!! 🌟🍻 ⁠Patreon Bonus EP on the Lady King⁠ 🍻🌟 If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, check out these links! ⁠Patreon⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Merch Store⁠ ⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  6. The Hidden Women of Beer | Beer History from the cradle of civilization to the Black Plauge

    JAN 9

    The Hidden Women of Beer | Beer History from the cradle of civilization to the Black Plauge

    Welcome, history bestie, to the season 12 premiere!! I'm TK, your tour guide to the past, and today we're starting this season off strong with the longest "Women History Owes an Apology Too" episode I've ever done. From pre-history to the Sumerians, all across Europe and beyond, women have been the brewers of beer and the keepers of the keg. That was until the fellas found out that they could make some serious cash in a Post Black Plague Europe. In this episode, we'll learn about 🍺 How beer was invented/discovered 🍺 The Sumerian goddess of beer 🍺 How beer shaped civilization 🍺 The Golden Era of the Ale wife 🍺 And how the plague and capitalism ruined everything. I'm so glad you found my little corner of YouTube, and if you like world history, Women’s History, and weird history, then I hope you stick around! History bestie applications are always open!! 🌟🍻 Patreon Bonus EP on the Lady King 🍻🌟 If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, check out these links! Patreon  Instagram  Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Sayyida al-Hurra: Pirate Queen of the Mediterranean Exile, Empire, and Revenge on the High Seas

    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 Muslims. That injustice would shape her destiny. After becoming governor of Tetouan (Tétouan), Morocco, Sayyida didn’t just rule — she fought back. Partnering with the legendary Ottoman pirate Hayreddin Barbarossa (Redbeard), she launched relentless naval attacks against Spanish and Portuguese ships, dominating the Mediterranean and earning her title as the unrivaled pirate queen. Her piracy wasn’t just about wealth; it was about defense, revenge, and protecting displaced Muslim communities. This episode explores: The Reconquista and the forced expulsion of Muslims from Spain How Sayyida al-Hurra became a female political leader and naval commander Her alliance with Barbarossa, one of history’s most famous pirates Pirate warfare, ransom, and Mediterranean power politics How piracy rebuilt Tetouan into a thriving city Why European powers feared her — and her people adored her Her unprecedented marriage to the Sultan of Morocco on her own terms Sayyida al-Hurra’s legacy lives on in the walls of Tetouan, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in the history of women who refused to be erased. If you love pirate history, women in power, Islamic history, and stories of resistance against empire, this episode is for you. Grab your sword, your most dramatic blouse, and let’s set sail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
  8. The Night Witches: The Hidden Women Pilots Who Changed WWII

    12/05/2025

    The Night Witches: The Hidden Women Pilots Who Changed WWII

    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 teenage aviators glided silently over enemy lines, dropping bombs with such stealth that German soldiers swore they “flew like witches.” Learn how these women were trained, what they flew, why Hitler’s forces awarded medals for shooting them down, and how the most decorated of them—Nadezhda Popova—once flew 18 missions in a single night. This episode touches on: ✨ The all-women bomber regiment Stalin tried to ignore ✨ Biplanes that were literally held together with fabric ✨ Combat missions flown in total darkness ✨ Soviet sexism…but also Soviet girl power ✨ One of the greatest forgotten stories of WWII This story is fierce, heartbreaking, inspiring—and absolutely unforgettable. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support more hidden women’s history and weird world history, you can join the community on Patreon. New goodies and bonus content are waiting for you! Patreon  Instagram  Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
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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 episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!

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