Helen’s story has been retold for thousands of years, and somehow, she keeps getting reduced to one thing: the beautiful woman who caused the Trojan War. But Helen’s story is far messier than that.

In Part 1 of "Helen of [insert city name here]", we are going all the way back to the beginning...from her unusual birth and tumultuous childhood, to the endless line of suitors vying for her hand in marriage.

Because long before she became infamously known as “Helen of Troy,” she was already at the center of some serious chaos. In this episode, we get to know Helen of Sparta, the woman before the myth, before the war, and before Troy.

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The 1920s gave us flappers, jazz, prohibition, and one spectacularly messy political scandal. In this episode, we’re diving into the Teapot Dome Scandal, where secret oil leases, bribery, backroom deals, and government corruption collided at the highest levels of the U.S. government. So how did a little-known oil reserve in Wyoming become the center of one of the biggest political scandals in American history? And how did the whole thing eventually unravel? In this episode, we are breaking down the people, the shady deals, and the fallout of the scandal that proved political corruption is definitely not a new invention.

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Salvador Dalí is one of the most recognizable artists in history, but there was much more to him than melting clocks and an unforgettable mustache. This week, we dive into the surreal life of the man who blurred the line between genius and spectacle. From his rise in the Surrealist movement to his outrageous publicity stunts, complicated relationships, and lasting influence on art and pop culture, we're separating the myths from the man. Was Dalí a visionary, a showman, or both? Tune in as we unpack the beautiful, bizarre, and sometimes controversial world of Salvador Dalí.

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While we're taking a quick break to recharge, we wanted to bring back an episode that (we think) deserves another listen. This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes...Marguerite Porete: the medieval mystic, author, and free thinker whose unwavering beliefs ultimately led her to the stake. Her story is one of courage, conviction, and the dangers of challenging authority, making it just as fascinating today as when we first covered it.

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With The Odyssey making its way back into the spotlight, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes on one of Greek mythology's most misunderstood women: Clytemnestra.

While Odysseus is celebrated as the hero of The Odyssey, Clytemnestra has spent thousands of years cast as a villain. But her story is far more complicated than the legends would have you believe. From unimaginable loss to impossible choices, we explore the events that led to one of mythology's most infamous acts of revenge and ask whether history got her story wrong. Spoilers: we think so.

If The Odyssey has you diving back into Greek mythology, this is the perfect place to start.

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Florence Nightingale is remembered as the founder of modern nursing, but her story is so much more than a lamp and a battlefield. In this episode, we explore the woman who defied Victorian expectations, transformed healthcare through data and reform, and fought tirelessly to improve the lives of patients and soldiers. From the horrors of the Crimean War to the controversies surrounding her legacy, we uncover the real story behind one of history’s most famous figures.

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This week, we unravel the conspiracy that brought down Richard Nixon, from the bungled burglary at the Watergate complex to secret recordings, cover ups, investigative journalism, and the slow collapse of one of the most powerful administrations in American history. Along the way, we separate fact from myth, explain why Watergate changed American politics forever, and explore why its legacy still echoes today in the way Americans view government, the presidency, the press, and political accountability.

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This week, Sarah and Alora explore three remarkable stories from antiquity that challenge the way we think about love, identity, and history. They uncover the legendary Sacred Band of Thebes, an elite military unit made up of 150 pairs of male lovers, examine the centuries long debate surrounding Alexander the Great and his closest companion Hephaestion, and tell the heartbreaking story of the Roman emperor Hadrian and Antinous, whose death inspired one of the greatest public displays of grief in the ancient world. These stories may not fit neatly into modern labels, but they remind us that love, loss, and the people who shaped history have always been far more complex than we often imagine.

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In honor of Pride Month, we are celebrating Sappho of Lesbos, known as the "gay poet of the ancient world".

Sappho wrote with deep passion about her love for women, and her work was adored in her own time. They even put her face on coins while she was alive. Though most of her poetry is lost, the fragments we have still pulse with timeless desire and longing.

Join Sarah and Alora as they explore the poetry that gave us the words "sapphic" and "lesbian" and discover how a woman from a small Greek island one of the most beloved poets of the ancient world.

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For Pride Month, we're doing something a little different. Instead of diving deep into a single historical figure or event, Sarah and Alora are shining a spotlight on several lesser-known people from history who were likely gay, lesbian, bisexual, or otherwise part of what we'd now call the LGBTQ+ community.

Spanning from the Stone Age to the 18th century, this episode explores the lives of poets, artists, writers, and everyday people whose stories managed to survive against the odds. Many have been dismissed by historians as "close friends", but their stories paint a far more interesting picture.

Some of these tales are inspiring and some of them are heartbreaking...but all of them serve as a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Join us as we celebrate Pride by uncovering the queer history that has been hiding in plain sight all along.

History isn't nearly as straight as some people would like you to believe. 🌈📚🏳️‍🌈

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Article from Making Queer History: "Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum" by Harper-Hugo Darling: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/khnumhotep-and-niankhkhnum-and-occams-razor

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"ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis

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