Kinky History

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Kinky History is a podcast series that explores the evolution of human sexuality - from scandalous stories from the Ancient World to the saucy secrets of famous figures. By speaking openly about these topics in a way that is educational, entertaining, and accessible, Kinky History aims to erase dangerous taboos which still exist around identity, gender, and sexuality. Esmé created her "Kinky History" series on TikTok in 2020. It has since grown to a following of over 3.5 million people from around the globe.

  1. 14h ago

    How Heated Rivalry Predicted the Protests in Paris

    In an age of intense global disruption and economic anxiety... Is smutty fiction here to save the day?! In this weeks episode of #KinkyHistory , I break down the history of erotic fiction and how it has been tied to political protest since its invention. The fandom of Heated Rivalry and the political protests currently happening in France may appear to be entirely unconnected phenomenon... But I am here to argue that they actually have far more interconnection than you may initially think! (And big shout out to Texas, who turned blue in the middle of my recording session!) Further reading for this episode: Peter Wagner, Eros Revived: Erotica of the Enlightenment in England and AmericaLynn Hunt, The Invention of PornographyLynn Hunt, The Many Bodies of Marie-Antoinette: Political Pornography and the Problem of the Feminine in the French Revolution.L'Autrichienne en goguettes, ou, L'orgie royale : opéra proverbe Justin J. Lehmiller, Justin R. Garcia, Amanda N. Gesselman & Kristen P. Mark. "Less Sex, but More Sexual Diversity: Changes in Sexual Behavior during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic", Leisure Sciences 43, no.1-2, (2021), 295–304.Read my thesisAnd, of course, if you're looking for your next smutty read... Why not check out BECOMING VENUS by me! To support my work: Patreon TikTok Instagram Facebook Twitch YouTube Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Origins of Pornography 04:13 Turin Erotic Papyrus 06:12 Medieval Manuscripts 07:37 18th Century Literature 12:31 The French Revolution 17:12 What Does All This Mean? 21:03 Let's Get Deep 23:45 What's New Today? 27:38 Conclusion Clips included from Audible's Dracula and The Guardian's coverage of the Paris Protests.

  2. Oct 29

    Witch, Please! Debunking the Alewife Myth (with Dr Christina Wade)

    Did medieval women who brewed beer inspire the modern iconography of the witch? Pointy hats, black cats, bubbling cauldrons… according to a viral historical theory, the iconic image of the witch actually began with medieval alewives. But is there any truth to this tall and pointy tale? This week, I am joined by medieval historian Dr Christina Wade to separate fact from folklore, uncover the fascinating history of women in brewing, and debunk this myth that is so believable, even I fell for it! Grab a pint, witches. We've got some myths to brew apart. Check out more of Dr Christina Wade's wonderful work: Instagram: @braciatrixThe Devil's in the Draught Lines: 1000 Years of Women in Britain's Beer History (2024)Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland (2025) Want more Kinky History? PatreonTikTokInstagramFacebookTwitchYouTube

  3. Oct 22

    The Horny History of Halloween

    In Girl World, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it... And as it turns out, there’s actual academic research (and a long and kinky history) to back that up! In this episode of Kinky History, sex historian Dr Esmé Louise James investigates the surprisingly complicated history of Halloween, from the Gaelic festival of Samhain and its supernatural folklore to the Christian calendar, Victorian fancy dress and Hollywood’s glamorous Halloween starlets. Raise your spirits, put on your best resting witch face, and join me for the horny history of Halloween. You can find a written transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DrEsmeLouiseJames Instagram: @esme.louisee TikTok: @dr.esme.louise YouTube: @dr.esme.louise Video edited by Connor Fantasia-Serve Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Samhain 04:57 Spirits for Spirits 08:45 History is Kinky 12:51 Dress-up and Dating 16:16 How Did We Get Here? 17:42 Having a Ball20:31 Hollywood Gets Spooky 22:11 Putting the Queer into Fear 26:17 Conclusion Reading list: Hutton, Ronald. “The Celtic New Year and Feast of the Dead.” Folklore 135, no. 1 (2024): 69–86. Rogers, Nicholas. Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night. Oxford University Press, 2002. Lennon, Sharron J., Zhiying Zheng, and Aziz Fatnassi. “Women’s Revealing Halloween Costumes: Other-Objectification and Sexualization.” Fashion and Textiles 3, article 21 (2016).National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin. Dúchas: The Schools’ Collection.Markale, Jean. The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween: Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year. Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions, 2001.Keating, Geoffrey. Foras Feasa ar Éirinn (The History of Ireland). Written in the seventeenth century.San Francisco Planning Department. Eureka Valley Historic Context Statement. 2017.

  4. Oct 22

    Did You Miss Me?

    Did you miss me? Because I’ve certainly missed you. 💋 After ghosting you since 2023 (rude, I know), sex historian Dr Esmé Louise James is BACK with a bigger and decidedly bustier Kinky History. Welcome back to the podcast where we uncover the dirty secrets they probably left out of your history books. And this time, we’re doing things a little differently... Introducing the Double D’s: Deep-dives and Debriefs. We’ll be diving headfirst into the horny history you know and love, unpacking contemporary controversies and curious happenings, and welcoming a few Doctors and Deviants along the way: experts and some truly extraordinary characters, Oh, and we’re now a vodcast! So whether you prefer getting it in your ears or getting an eyeful, you’re in the right place. I’m so happy to be back. Thank you for being here, for being patient, and for being part of this wonderfully kinky community. I’ve missed you terribly. Now, let’s get back into bed together. 🖤 🎧 Follow Kinky History on Spotify so you never miss an episode. 💋 Want to know why I disappeared? Find my more detailed explanation over on Patreon.

  5. 05/01/2023

    Esme Talks About Sex With Her Mum

    The World is Full of Sex Data and this week, for a special 'Sextistics' episode, Esme is joined by her equally nerdy (and brainy) mum - Dr Susan James. They unpack the changing definitions of sex over history, some very surprising sex statistics and why former US President Bill Clinton wasn't lying when he said "I did not have sexual relations with that woman". Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here Follow Dr Susan James on IG here and on LinkedIn here Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Esme Talks About Sex With Her Mum

  6. 04/23/2023

    The Polyamorous Life of Albert Einstein

    Einstein, the genius that gave us the theory of relativity and so much more,  was the original f**k boy. Albert Einstein was married twice but had dozens of lovers in his lifetime. Join me this week as I uncover the polyamorous life of the world's most famous scientist, and his lesser known "theory of infidelity". Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Polyamorous Life of Albert Einstein

  7. 04/17/2023

    The History of the Vibrator is Not What You Think It Is

    You've seen the Hollywood versions and probably heard the myths, but the real history of the vibrator is not what you think it is.  Join me today as we spread the good vibes and learn the truth about the origins of the world's most popular sex toys. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The History of the Vibrator is Not What You Think It Is

  8. 04/10/2023

    To Infinity and Beyond - Kinky History Joins the Mile High Club

    Universal orgasms, alien spunk, black holes and tentacle porn. This episode will have you seeing stars as I team up with friend, astrophysicist and fellow academic Kirsten Banks to talk all things kinky space. And would you believe neither of us made a joke about Uranus! Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here Contact Kirsten here and follow Kirsten on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Get 20% off with the code GETKINKYWITHNORMAL at NORMAL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    To Infinity and Beyond - Kinky History Joins the Mile High Club
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Kinky History is a podcast series that explores the evolution of human sexuality - from scandalous stories from the Ancient World to the saucy secrets of famous figures. By speaking openly about these topics in a way that is educational, entertaining, and accessible, Kinky History aims to erase dangerous taboos which still exist around identity, gender, and sexuality. Esmé created her "Kinky History" series on TikTok in 2020. It has since grown to a following of over 3.5 million people from around the globe.

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  • Channel
    DM Podcasts
  • Creator
    Dr Esmé Louise James
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr Esmé Louise James
  • Show Website
    Kinky History

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