This week, Ben and Jenny discuss the bisexual 17th Century singer, fencer and nun-burner, Julie d'Aubigny. They also discuss the bisexual (and possibly transgender) Syrian-born Roman emperor, Elagabalus, and their short but tyrannous reign.

S2. E6. Operatic Stabbings and Steamy Roman Baths

Ben Pollard and Jenny Recaldin take a comedic dive into the lives of some of history's unsung heroes and villains. Each week, they retell two BAME, LGBTQ+ or women's stories from across the world that you weren't taught about in history class.

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