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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

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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. Mundial
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  • From Brothel to Battlefleet: The Rise of Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao

    From Brothel to Battlefleet: The Rise of Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao
    May 23 2025
    Forget everything you thought you knew about pirates—because this week, we’re telling the real story of the woman who ran the South China Sea and left Blackbeard in the dust. Meet Zheng Yi Sao: sex worker turned pirate queen, ruthless businesswoman, and literal nightmare of the Qing Dynasty. In this wild ride through 18th-century China, you’ll hear how a nameless girl from a fishing village built the most powerful pirate confederation the world has ever seen—and retired with her head (and fortune) intact. TLDR: She didn’t die in battle. She negotiated her way out and opened a salt empire. Iconic. ⏱️ What You’ll Hear The Origins – How a Tonka girl outsmarted a pirate king and negotiated her way into power Fleet Boss Moves – Zheng Yi Sao's brutal pirate code (decapitations included) Protection Rackets & Political Games – When piracy meets mafia tactics and government bribes The Retirement Plot Twist – Why this pirate queen walked away, rich and respected Legacy – Her influence on Pirates of the Caribbean, feminist history, and pop culture 🧠 Why This Episode Slaps (Historically Speaking) Zheng Yi Sao led a 70,000-strong pirate fleet and enforced one of the most progressive (and deadly) pirate codes of all time She outmaneuvered the navies of China, Britain, and Portugal—then walked into retirement as a government official She is a textbook example of a woman who used the patriarchy against itself—Confucian law? She laughed in its face 💥 Fun Facts She required pirates to bank 80% of their loot in a centralized pirate fund She chopped off heads for cheating… or skipping work Her fleet had more vessels than the Spanish Armada She transitioned her pirates into military and civil service with full pardons 📚 Mentions & References Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (yes, she inspired that pirate council scene) Sleepy History, Patreon goodies, and secret projects with the International Spy Museum (!!!) Shoutout to TK’s dad and their shared pirate obsession—Blackbeard shirts included 🎙️ From Your Host, TK This episode is dedicated to my dad, who taught me pirate flags before I learned cursive. And yes, I absolutely wore a child-sized wench costume to pirate festivals. No regrets. I hope you love this one as much as I do—it’s got revenge, politics, gay throuples, decapitations, and a business-savvy queen. What more could you want? 🚀 Help Us Climb the Charts! If you enjoyed this episode: Rate & review on your podcast app (or just tell me what snacks you eat while listening) Subscribe so you never miss another fierce lady from history Support the pod on Patreon for exclusive extras and more pirate nerdery Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Stay badass. Stay curious. And remember: Zheng Yi Sao wasn’t legendary in spite of being a woman—she was legendary because she was one. 🖤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Indiginous Tattoo History | With Lars Krutak

    Indiginous Tattoo History | With Lars Krutak
    May 15 2025
    What do Catholic women in the Balkans, tattooed mummies in the Philippines, and Arctic medicinal ink have in common? They've all left their mark—literally and metaphorically—on the history of indigenous tattoo traditions. In this episode of For the Love of History, I sit down with renowned tattoo anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak to explore his latest book: Indigenous Tattoo Traditions. We dive deep into the meaning, evolution, and resistance etched into skin across continents and centuries. 🖋️ From the sacred tattoos of Ainu women to anti-colonial Catholic ink in Bosnia 📸 From healing scars to lost libraries of tattooed skin 🔥 From cultural preservation to painful commodification This isn't just body art—it’s a global language of identity, resistance, and storytelling. 👉 TELL US your favorite tattoo story in the comments 🗓️ 📚 Subscribe for more history that doesn’t make the textbooks 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss our weird, feminist, global episodes 📖 Grab Lars’s new book, Indigenous Tattoo Traditions, via Princeton University Press 🎥 Treasure of the Rice Terraces, Ft Apo Whang Od - Official Teaser 🎤 Read Lars's interview with Princeton Press Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube 📌 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to Lars & Indigenous Tattoo Traditions 04:00 – Tattoo anthropology 101 08:00 – The search for tattooed Catholic grandmas in the Balkans 12:00 – Indigenous tattoos in Africa 18:00 – Sacred, therapeutic tattoos in Japan & the Arctic 23:00 – Cultural appropriation vs. cultural revival 28:00 – Tattooed skin at Oxford?! 😱 32:00 – Gender & tattooing: women as artists and recipients 35:00 – The legacy of Whang-Od and the Philippines’ tattoo revival 40:00 – Modern indigenous artists keeping traditions alive 45:00 – Lars’s wildest discoveries and why museums are sleeping on this history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death

    L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death
    May 9 2025
    There would be no true crime without this man!! What do Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate, and Robert F. Kennedy have in common? They were all investigated by Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the so-called “Coroner to the Stars.” In this episode of For the Love of History, host TK sits down with author and researcher Anne Choi to talk about her book L.A. Coroner, which unpacks the bizarre true story of how one Japanese American forensic pathologist turned celebrity death into public drama while navigating life as a first-generation immigrant. We dive into the racial politics behind Dr. Noguchi’s fame, how the media turned autopsies into headlines, and why Noguchi’s legacy still looms large in L.A.’s culture of death and spectacle. If you're into forensic history, medical ethics, or the strange intersection of race, fame, and mortality, this episode is for you. 📌 Key Topics Covered: Who was Dr. Thomas Noguchi, and why did the media love him? The rise of the “celebrity autopsy” in 1960s–70s Los Angeles How racial identity shaped Noguchi’s public perception and career The political fallout after the RFK and Monroe investigations Why Noguchi was fired—twice—and what that says about institutional racism The role of the L.A. County Coroner in shaping true crime culture How Anne Choi used public records, news archives, and court documents to research L.A. Coroner 📚 About Our Guest:Anne Choi is a writer, researcher, and historian focused on race, science, and death in American history. Her debut book, L.A. Corone,r explores how Dr. Noguchi’s work at the morgue intersected with celebrity culture, Cold War paranoia, and the racial politics of postwar Los Angeles. 📖 Featured Book:L.A. Coroner by Anne Choi – available now wherever books are sold. Instagram: @latruecrime Website: annesoonchoi.com ✨ Want more delightful brain food? Support the pod and get bonus goodies over on [⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠] ( 👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and tell your cat about us. It helps more history nerds find us! 🐈‍⬛ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ 📍 Timestamps 00:01 — Meet Anne Choi and the story behind L.A. Coroner 04:15 — Who was Dr. Noguchi? 09:30 — How Noguchi became “the Coroner to the Stars” 13:00 — Celebrity culture, death, and the L.A. media machine 18:40 — The RFK investigation and political fallout 23:50 — Noguchi's firings and the racialized scandal 28:00 — What autopsies reveal about power and spectacle 34:15 — Researching death through archives and ethics 39:00 — Final thoughts on legacy, race, and true crime 🎯 Call to Action: Obsessed with true crime and weird L.A. history? Then don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow crime-curious. And grab a copy of L.A. Coroner—you’ll never look at celebrity culture the same way again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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For the Love of History is such a fun podcast! I love history and have found that this podcast is the perfect combination of being informative, fun, and never fails to put me in a better space if I'm in a funk. I highly recommend listening!

Fun and informative: like listening to a friend talk

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If you're looking for a history podcast that combines knowledge, humor, and captivating storytelling, look no further! TK is a charismatic history buff and her show manages to make even the most obscure topics come alive. Each episode is a delightful surprise, exploring subjects you never knew you wanted to learn more about. With a seamless blend of wit and wisdom, TK takes you on a journey through time, leaving you both enlightened and entertained. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual listener, this podcast is sure to captivate and educate in equal measure. Prepare to be delighted by the fascinating world of history like never before!

History story telling in the best way!

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