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

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

By: Tehya N.
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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!Copyright 2024 Tehya N. World
Episodes
  • Disney Lied to You: The True Origins of Fairy Tales

    Disney Lied to You: The True Origins of Fairy Tales
    Jul 11 2025
    Think Cinderella started with Disney? Think again. In this episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving deep into the ancient, magical, and sometimes slightly ridiculous world of fairy tales — and we’re going way past the Brothers Grimm. ✨ You’ll hear the oldest fairy tale ever recorded (hint: it involves the devil and a blacksmith), learn why stories like Beauty and the Beast and Jack and the Beanstalk are 4,000+ years old, and find out what ancient Egypt, medieval France, and Bronze Age China all have in common with your favorite bedtime stories. We’ll also: Break down the difference between myths, fables, and fairy tales (yes, they’re different!), Explore the wild science behind how we know these stories are that old (hello, phylogenetic analysis 👀), Laugh at a king with a foot fetish who basically invented Cinderella, And discover why fairy tales are actually time machines for the human soul. Whether you’re a folklore nerd, Disney skeptic, or just wondering why fairy tales won’t die — this episode is for you. Want more For the Love of History? ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Merch Store⁠ ⁠Book Club 📚Resources can be found here!📚 https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • The True Story of Atlantis | Nazi and 9,000 year old telephone

    The True Story of Atlantis | Nazi and 9,000 year old telephone
    Jul 4 2025
    Welcome to Season 11! In this episode, we’re diving into the truth behind Atlantis—no glowing crystals or ancient aliens here. Just mythology, philosophy, pseudoscience, and a wild detour into Nazi occultism (yep, really). Discover how Plato’s fictional allegory became one of the most misunderstood stories in history, how it fueled racist pseudoscience, and why people *still* believe in the Lost City today. Plus: real sunken cities, academic beef, and why archaeologists would LOVE to find Atlantis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Sexpionage and the Cold War: Russia’s Real-Life Honey Trap School

    Sexpionage and the Cold War: Russia’s Real-Life Honey Trap School
    Jun 27 2025
    Was Red Sparrow just a steamy spy thriller—or was it based on something real? In this episode, we dive deep into the Cold War’s most seductive secret: Russia’s alleged Sparrow School, where young agents were allegedly trained in sexpionage to seduce and spy on targets across the globe. From blackmail, honey traps, and sparrows in sexy lingerie to real operations that reached as far as the Obama administration (allegedly 👀), this episode uncovers the history behind the world’s most infamous spy seduction school. 🔑 What You’ll Learn What Sparrow School was and how it (allegedly) operated How sexpionage became a Cold War weapon The infamous case of Maurice Dejean and a “people liquidator” Famous sparrows like Anna Chapman and Soviet opera stars Why sex, spies, and power are still dangerously connected today Based near Kazan, Sparrow School allegedly trained spies in seduction, blackmail, and emotional manipulation Both men and women were trained—despite LGBTQ+ identities being criminalized in the USSR Honey traps were used to turn diplomats and ambassadors into informants Modern intelligence agencies still warn about Russian “sparrows” on dating apps today 💌 Love the show? Subscribe & leave a review Support the pod on Patreon for bonus episodes Share this episode with your James Bond-loving friend or your Tinder date (👀) Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins

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