Sex, Scandal, and Shenanigans!

Adrienne T.
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History podcast discussing notorious lovers and mistresses in history and mythology!

  1. Aphrodite: Lovers and Marriage

    4D AGO

    Aphrodite: Lovers and Marriage

    Apologies folks! I uploaded the wrong audio file (oops!) Long time awaiting, I know! Sorry about the delay! This is the first of two featuring the love life and sexcapades of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sex, sensuality in Greek mythology! Sources: https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/HephaistosLoves.html#Aphrodite https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/social-sciences-and-humanities/aphrodite-deity https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=what+was+aphrodite+the+patron+goddess+of&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/HephaistosMyths.html#Birth https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/aphrodite/ https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/birth-of-venus Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths. Vol. 1, Penguin Books, 1960. GUERBER, H.A. Classical Mythology. Sterling Publishing Co, 2016. Sears, Kathleen. Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology. Adams Media, 2014. Waterfield, Robin, and Kathryn Waterfield. The Greek Myths: Stories of the Greek Gods and Heroes Vividly Retold. Metro Books, 2011.

    33 min
  2. Apollo - Part II - Who'da Seen That Coming?

    FEB 4

    Apollo - Part II - Who'da Seen That Coming?

    Hi all! This episode is part II of Apollo's love life - but with the mortals! It gets messy with the women, and lovelorn with his men. Sources: Day, Malcolm. Barron’s 100 Characters from Classical Mythology : Discover the Fascinating Stories of the Greek and Roman Deities. Hauppauge, Ny, Barron’s Educational Series, Inc, 2007, p. 53. Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths. Vol. 1, Penguin Books, 1960. GUERBER, H.A. Classical Mythology. Sterling Publishing Co, 2016. Sears, Kathleen. Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology. Adams Media, 2014. Waterfield, Robin, and Kathryn Waterfield. The Greek Myths: Stories of the Greek Gods and Heroes Vividly Retold. Metro Books, 2011. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/cassandra.html https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/ajax-the-lesser.html https://www.britannica.com/topic/Helenus-Greek-mythology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_Horse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecuba https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-curse-of-cassandra?has_completed_unsubscribed_unlock=true https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Clytemnestra/clytemnestra.html https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Agamemnon/agamemnon.html https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Iphigenia/iphigenia.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelops_(son_of_Agamemnon) https://www.ancientworldmagazine.com/articles/wretched-cassandra/ Show art: Girl Eating Oysters, Jan Steen Episode art: Apollo stepping on the python with Cassandra at his feet with the walls of Troy behind them - ChapGPT Show music: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, performed by the Advent Orchestra via musopen.org.

    41 min
  3. Apollo - A Shot to the Heart

    JAN 2

    Apollo - A Shot to the Heart

    Hi all! Welcome, or welcome back to Sex, Scandals, & Shenanigans Podcast! This episode discusses the immortal love life of the "shine bright like the sun" god, Apollo! This is part 1 of his story - the immortal lovers. Part 2 will be forthcoming with his mortal lovers. Sources: Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths. Vol. 1, Penguin Books, 1960. GUERBER, H.A. Classical Mythology. Sterling Publishing Co, 2016. Sears, Kathleen. Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology. Adams Media, 2014. Waterfield, Robin, and Kathryn Waterfield. The Greek Myths: Stories of the Greek Gods and Heroes Vividly Retold. Metro Books, 2011. https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ApollonLoves.html https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ApollonFamily.html https://chs.harvard.edu/primary-source/hesiod-theogony-sb/ https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Apollo/apollo.html https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apollo-Greek-mythology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo https://paleothea.com/gods-and-goddesses/apollo-hermes-mythic-friendship/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_and_Daphne_(Bernini)

    24 min
  4. Henry II's Harlots: Alys of France - Henry's Wonderland?

    12/13/2025

    Henry II's Harlots: Alys of France - Henry's Wonderland?

    Sources https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/extk8o/what_is_the_evidence_that_king_henry_the_second/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alys_of_France,_Countess_of_Vexin https://www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_190791/almost-queens-alys-of-france.html https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2016/10/03/alys-of-france-countess-of-ponthieu/ https://youtu.be/lrdueN7gTcg?si=nWjH_aPGR6mO0ef7 https://youtu.be/qvrNwGVCl2I?si=T5YRKFXsfRuAcj5H https://searcycounty.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/alys-of-france-countess-of-vexin/#:~:text=Henry%20II%20arranged%20for%20the,heirs%20to%20inherit%20his%20lands. Image link: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235637 Hickey, Julia A. Medieval Royal Mistresses: Mischievous Women Who Slept with Kings and Princes. PEN & SWORD HISTORY, 2022. Chapter 11: “Rosamund Clifford, Ida de Tosny, Alys of France, Nesta and BelleBelle." Page 156-157. The show is written, produced, and edited by me, Adrienne. Show artwork is Jan Steen's A Girl Eating Oysters Episode artwork: medieval art of potentially Ida De Tosny Show website: https://sexscandalsandshenanigans.my.canva.site Show email: sexscandalshenaniganspod@gmail.com Music provided by: Advent Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522 (provided by musopen.org)

    16 min
  5. Henry II's Harlots: I'da Wanna Tap That - Ida De Tosny

    11/13/2025

    Henry II's Harlots: I'da Wanna Tap That - Ida De Tosny

    Hello all! Welcome back to S,S,&S! Today's episode will be focusing on Henry II of England's mistress, Ida De Tosny. Sources below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_de_Tosny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ela_of_Salisbury,_3rd_Countess_of_Salisbury https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Bigod,_3rd_Earl_of_Norfolk https://thehistoryjar.com/tag/ida-de-tosny/ https://plantagenesta.livejournal.com/59788.html?es=1 https://plantagenesta.livejournal.com/33489.html https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/william-longespee-3rd-earl-of-salisbury-illegitimate-son-of-king-henry-ii-of-england/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_de_Tosny#CITEREFMorris2005 https://www.medievalists.net/?s=ida+de+tosny&submit=Search Wharton, Kimberly, https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1378&context=master201019 https://www.geni.com/people/Ida-de-Toëny-Countess-of-Norfolk/6000000006428477266 The show is written, produced, and edited by me, Adrienne. Show artwork is Jan Steen's A Girl Eating Oysters Episode artwork: medieval art of potentially Ida De Tosny Show website: https://sexscandalsandshenanigans.my.canva.site Show email: sexscandalshenaniganspod@gmail.com Music provided by: Advent Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522 (provided by musopen.org)

    12 min
  6. Henry II's Harlots: A Bower full of Roses

    10/18/2025

    Henry II's Harlots: A Bower full of Roses

    Hello all! Today's episode features the first of many of Henry II's mistresses: Rosamund de Clifford (1140s-1176). According to some, she was the love of Henry's life, not his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_II_of_Englandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosamund_Cliffordhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Plantagenet,_Count_of_Anjouhttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/King-Henry-II-of-England/https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry_ii_king.shtmlhttps://www.royal.uk/henry-iihttps://www.heritage-history.com/index.php?c=read&author=harding&book=england&story=henry2https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/rosamund-de-clifford-mistress-of-henry-ii-king-of-england/https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/mysterious-death-rosamund-212380/https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/women-in-history/eleanor-aquitaine/https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/women-in-history/eleanor-aquitaine/The show is written, produced, and edited by me, Adrienne. Show artwork is Jan Steen's A Girl Eating Oysters Episode artwork: Fair Rosamund, John William Waterhouse, 1916-17. Show website: https://sexscandalsandshenanigans.my.canva.site Show email: sexscandalshenaniganspod@gmail.com Music provided by: Advent Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522 (provided by musopen.org)

    21 min
  7. Abelard & Heloise: A Tragic Love Story Through Letters

    09/28/2025

    Abelard & Heloise: A Tragic Love Story Through Letters

    Hi all! This episode I talk about the love story between Abelard and Heloise. They're lovers who philosophized on religion, love, sex, and also go into to some studious and sexy shenanigans! Sources: https://slantbooks.org/close-reading/essays/heloise-and-abelard/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heloise#:~:text=the%20passage%20troubling.-,Burial,Lachaise%2C%20Heloise%27s%20remains%20are%20elsewhere. https://www.thoughtco.com/abelard-and-heloise-735128 https://notjustwivesandmothers.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/misteaching-church-history-the-case-of-heloise-and-abelard/ https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1126&context=graduatetheses https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/heloise-and-abelards-tumultuous-affair https://philosophersmag.com/heloise/ https://epistolae.ctl.columbia.edu/letter/178.html https://epistolae.ctl.columbia.edu/letter/902.html https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astralabe https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/death-medieval-lover https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Love_Letters_of_Abelard_and_Heloise/Letter_3 https://mlpp.pressbooks.pub/introphil/chapter/excerpts-from-the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise/ https://www.gutenberg.org/files/35977/35977-h/35977-h.htm#a_CHII The show is written, produced, and edited by me, Adrienne. Show artwork is Jan Steen's A Girl Eating Oysters Episode artwork: Henry I of England, National Gallery, London; unknown artist, 16th Century Show website: https://sexscandalsandshenanigans.my.canva.site Music provided by: Advent Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522 (provided by musopen.org)

    32 min
  8. Horny King Henry I of England

    08/24/2025

    Horny King Henry I of England

    Hi all! Back with another episode! This time, we discuss the Conqueror's youngest son, Henry I of England and his sexploits! There's plenty of political intrigue, lots of sex, and children who are revered and another who tries to commit patricide! Sources; https://aroyalheraldry.weebly.com/blog/illegitimate-royal-offspring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_in_the_purple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_I_of_England https://elizabethchadwick.com/adeliza-of-louvain-lady-of-the-english-the-forgotten-queen/ https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/blog/death-and-anarchy-white-ship-disaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Matilda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCo0S_ceTnU&t=293s https://www.historyhit.com/1120-white-ship-sinks-english-channel/#:~:text=Having%20set%20sail%20for%20England,known%20as%20“the%20anarchy.” Sound clips: "He Started it!" - Mulan (1998), Disney. Pronunciation of Porphyrogeniture The show is written, produced, and edited by me, Adrienne. Show artwork is Jan Steen's A Girl Eating Oysters Episode artwork: Henry I of England, National Gallery, London; unknown artist, 16th Century Show website: https://rss.com/podcasts/sexscandalshenanigans/ Music provided by: Advent Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522 (provided by musopen.org)

    46 min
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