60 acast.com The Love History Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast en An LGBTQ+ historian and a River Thames Mudlark come together to explore their shared passion for history Welcome to The Love History Podcast, where an LGBTQ+ historian and a River Thames Mudlark come together to explore their shared passion for history alongside special guests who are shaping history through their lives.


Meet your hosts:


Mok O’Keeffe, also known as @gayaristo on social media, is an LGBTQ+ historian shedding light on hidden narratives and untold stories. As a PhD candidate focusing on the Country House as a sanctuary and hub for LGBTQ+ communities, Mok has been featured in publications like Country Life, The Daily Express, and Metro and has hosted History Out of The Closet on Glitterbeam Radio, the world's fastest-growing LGBTQ+ radio station.


Marie-Louise Plum, known online as @oldfathethames, is the 'Tide Travelling Mudlark' who scours the River Thames during low tide, rescuing historical artefacts and revealing tales from London and global history. With broadcasting credits on BBC Radio 4, YouTube, London Live, and NBC, and live appearances at iconic venues like St. Paul's Cathedral, London's Roman Amphitheatre, and the National Maritime Museum, Marie brings a wealth of historical insight to the podcast.


we talk about


  • history
  • mudlarking
  • the river thames
  • lgbtq history
  • global travelling
  • royal family
  • ancient buildings
  • historic houses and stately homes


Join us as we delve into the past, present, and future of history with engaging discussions and intriguing guests who are making waves in the world today. Tune in to The Love History Podcast on Spotify for your weekly dose of historical discovery and LGBTQ+ perspectives.

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]]> Welcome to The Love History Podcast, where an LGBTQ+ historian and a River Thames Mudlark come together to explore their shared passion for history alongside special guests who are shaping history through their lives.


Meet your hosts:


Mok O’Keeffe, also known as @gayaristo on social media, is an LGBTQ+ historian shedding light on hidden narratives and untold stories. As a PhD candidate focusing on the Country House as a sanctuary and hub for LGBTQ+ communities, Mok has been featured in publications like Country Life, The Daily Express, and Metro and has hosted History Out of The Closet on Glitterbeam Radio, the world's fastest-growing LGBTQ+ radio station.


Marie-Louise Plum, known online as @oldfathethames, is the 'Tide Travelling Mudlark' who scours the River Thames during low tide, rescuing historical artefacts and revealing tales from London and global history. With broadcasting credits on BBC Radio 4, YouTube, London Live, and NBC, and live appearances at iconic venues like St. Paul's Cathedral, London's Roman Amphitheatre, and the National Maritime Museum, Marie brings a wealth of historical insight to the podcast.


we talk about


  • history
  • mudlarking
  • the river thames
  • lgbtq history
  • global travelling
  • royal family
  • ancient buildings
  • historic houses and stately homes


Join us as we delve into the past, present, and future of history with engaging discussions and intriguing guests who are making waves in the world today. Tune in to The Love History Podcast on Spotify for your weekly dose of historical discovery and LGBTQ+ perspectives.

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]]> false info+65c2130a94623a0016fcd090@mg-eu.acast.com 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 the-love-history-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65c2130a94623a0016fcd090/1707218072479-98b719823efaa15ae6debbf339a697b4.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast The Love History Podcast S2.04 - Timeless Threads: Exploring Fashion History with Karolina Zebrowski S2.04 - Timeless Threads: Exploring Fashion History with Karolina Zebrowski Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:57:53 GMT 25:51 67482282bbe21d4794a7d6f5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/s204-timeless-threads-exploring-fashion-history-with-karolin 67482282bbe21d4794a7d6f5 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 s204-timeless-threads-exploring-fashion-history-with-karolin The stories behind the stitches. full 2 4  

This week we meet Karolina Zebrowski a social media sensation. She is a historian who focuses on fashion and beauty history. She has also renovated her apartment in Poland, and each room is decorated in a different historical era. You can find her on youtube.com/karolinazebrowskax and on Instagram @karolinezebrowskax

 

#history #fashionhistory #historicalcostumes #vintage

 

You can find your hosts on IG @mokokeeffe and @louisascottsewing

 

You can email the show lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

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This week we meet Karolina Zebrowski a social media sensation. She is a historian who focuses on fashion and beauty history. She has also renovated her apartment in Poland, and each room is decorated in a different historical era. You can find her on youtube.com/karolinazebrowskax and on Instagram @karolinezebrowskax

 

#history #fashionhistory #historicalcostumes #vintage

 

You can find your hosts on IG @mokokeeffe and @louisascottsewing

 

You can email the show lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

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]]> S2.03 - Cornish Inspiration: Liz Fenwick on Love, History, and Storytelling S2.03 - Cornish Inspiration: Liz Fenwick on Love, History, and Storytelling Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:01:02 GMT 33:50 673e36e493bec8617f4dac90 false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/cornish-inspiration-liz-fenwick-on-love-history-and-storytel 673e36e493bec8617f4dac90 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 cornish-inspiration-liz-fenwick-on-love-history-and-storytel Cornish Tales and LGBTQ+ Representation full 2 3 In this episode, we meet romantic and historical novelist Liz Fenwick, who talks about her love of Cornwall, her writing process, LGBTQ+ representation in fiction and the dilemma of historical accuracy. 

 

You can find Liz at www.lizfenwick.com and on Instagram @liz_fenwick

 

If you want to order 13 Cornish Ghost Stories you can find about more about it at https://www.lizfenwick.com/13-cornish-ghost-stories

 

If you want to follow Mok you can find him @mokokeeffe and Louisa can be found @louisascottsewing

 

If you have a question, please do get in touch on lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

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]]> In this episode, we meet romantic and historical novelist Liz Fenwick, who talks about her love of Cornwall, her writing process, LGBTQ+ representation in fiction and the dilemma of historical accuracy. 

 

You can find Liz at www.lizfenwick.com and on Instagram @liz_fenwick

 

If you want to order 13 Cornish Ghost Stories you can find about more about it at https://www.lizfenwick.com/13-cornish-ghost-stories

 

If you want to follow Mok you can find him @mokokeeffe and Louisa can be found @louisascottsewing

 

If you have a question, please do get in touch on lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

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]]> S2.02 - Peter Parker on England’s Queer Past: The Impact of the Wolfenden Report S2.02 - Peter Parker on England’s Queer Past: The Impact of the Wolfenden Report Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:51:27 GMT 42:00 6736389ff5bf73e251f1f16f false https://www.gayaristo.com 6736389ff5bf73e251f1f16f 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 peter-parker-on-englands-queer-past-the-impact-of-the-wolfen Live in Gay London from 1945-1967 full 2 2 Peter Parker is an author and critic, perhaps best known known for his biographies of A E Housman and Christopher Isherwood. 2024 saw the publication of the second volume of Some Men in London, Queer Life 1060-1967. In this episode he discusses the moral panic in England post World War II, the Wolfenden Committee and the partial legalisation of homosexuality.



Exploring Queer History: An Interview with Peter Parker - Love History Podcast Ep. 2 with co-host  @louisascott 

In Episode 2 of the Love History podcast, Mok O'Keefe and Louisa Scott engage in a captivating discussion about queer history with historian Peter Parker. The episode delves into the contents of Parker's anthology 'Some Men in London,' which chronicles the lives and struggles of queer men from 1945 to 1967. Listen as Parker shares insights into the moral panic post-WWII, the partial decriminalization of homosexuality, and the challenges of documenting LGBTQ+ history. The episode also highlights Mok and Louisa's personal historical endeavors, from historical costumes to castle renovations, blending personal narratives with a broader historical context.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:55 Historical Costumes and Gender Fluidity

01:46 Castle Renovations and Victorian Carpets

03:15 Introducing Guest Historian Peter Parker

04:02 Peter Parker on Queer History in London

06:31 The Wolfenden Report and Partial Decriminalization

09:48 The Importance of Authentic Terminology

13:39 Fun and Resilience in Queer History

20:37 Challenges in Documenting Queer History

31:04 Quickfire Quiz with Peter Parker

35:53 Reflections and Closing Remarks 

You can find out more about Peter at www.peterparkerwriter.com and follow him on Instagram @prnparker

 


If you want to follow Mok you can find him @mokokeeffe and Louisa can be found @louisascottsewing

 

If you have a question, please do get in touch on lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

 

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]]> Peter Parker is an author and critic, perhaps best known known for his biographies of A E Housman and Christopher Isherwood. 2024 saw the publication of the second volume of Some Men in London, Queer Life 1060-1967. In this episode he discusses the moral panic in England post World War II, the Wolfenden Committee and the partial legalisation of homosexuality.



Exploring Queer History: An Interview with Peter Parker - Love History Podcast Ep. 2 with co-host  @louisascott 

In Episode 2 of the Love History podcast, Mok O'Keefe and Louisa Scott engage in a captivating discussion about queer history with historian Peter Parker. The episode delves into the contents of Parker's anthology 'Some Men in London,' which chronicles the lives and struggles of queer men from 1945 to 1967. Listen as Parker shares insights into the moral panic post-WWII, the partial decriminalization of homosexuality, and the challenges of documenting LGBTQ+ history. The episode also highlights Mok and Louisa's personal historical endeavors, from historical costumes to castle renovations, blending personal narratives with a broader historical context.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:55 Historical Costumes and Gender Fluidity

01:46 Castle Renovations and Victorian Carpets

03:15 Introducing Guest Historian Peter Parker

04:02 Peter Parker on Queer History in London

06:31 The Wolfenden Report and Partial Decriminalization

09:48 The Importance of Authentic Terminology

13:39 Fun and Resilience in Queer History

20:37 Challenges in Documenting Queer History

31:04 Quickfire Quiz with Peter Parker

35:53 Reflections and Closing Remarks 

You can find out more about Peter at www.peterparkerwriter.com and follow him on Instagram @prnparker

 


If you want to follow Mok you can find him @mokokeeffe and Louisa can be found @louisascottsewing

 

If you have a question, please do get in touch on lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

 

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]]> S2.01 - Sissinghurst Stories: Hannah Squire on Heritage, Vita Sackville-West, and Inclusivity S2.01 - Sissinghurst Stories: Hannah Squire on Heritage, Vita Sackville-West, and Inclusivity Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT 37:12 672cd3305095c9add91c5f2e false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/s201-sissinghurst-stories-hannah-squire-on-heritage-vita-sac 672cd3305095c9add91c5f2e 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 s201-sissinghurst-stories-hannah-squire-on-heritage-vita-sac full In this episode we speak to Hannah Squire who is Collections and House Manager at Sissinghurst Castle, Lamb House and Small Hyth in Kent, the home of Vita Sackville-West, the aristocratic novelist, who was the lover of Virginia Woolf. Hannah talks about her career path, her passion for Vita, the importance of representation in History and her voluntary work with the Pre-Raphaelite Society. This first episode introduces Mok’s new co-host, Louisa Scott.


To connect with us email lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

You can find Hanna on Instagram @hannah_squire and her book page @squireshelf

Louisa can be found @louisascottsewing and Mok is @mokokeeffe

Check out The Pre-Raphaelite Society https://www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org

You can find Sissinghurst Castle

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/sissinghurst-castle-garden

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]]> In this episode we speak to Hannah Squire who is Collections and House Manager at Sissinghurst Castle, Lamb House and Small Hyth in Kent, the home of Vita Sackville-West, the aristocratic novelist, who was the lover of Virginia Woolf. Hannah talks about her career path, her passion for Vita, the importance of representation in History and her voluntary work with the Pre-Raphaelite Society. This first episode introduces Mok’s new co-host, Louisa Scott.


To connect with us email lovehistorypodcast@gmail.com

You can find Hanna on Instagram @hannah_squire and her book page @squireshelf

Louisa can be found @louisascottsewing and Mok is @mokokeeffe

Check out The Pre-Raphaelite Society https://www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org

You can find Sissinghurst Castle

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/sissinghurst-castle-garden

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]]> S1.06 - The Country House as a place of refuge and community for LGBTQ+ people with Mok O’Keeffe S1.06 - The Country House as a place of refuge and community for LGBTQ+ people with Mok O’Keeffe Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:40:25 GMT 34:02 65f2b7f92f7911001682eeae false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/06-country-house-as-a-place-of-refuge-and-community-for-lgbt 65f2b7f92f7911001682eeae 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 06-country-house-as-a-place-of-refuge-and-community-for-lgbt full 1 6

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]]> S1.05 - Marie-Louise the Time-Traveling Mudlark S1.05 - Marie-Louise the Time-Traveling Mudlark Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:53:19 GMT 32:24 65e8f3df43c1bc0016086f14 false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/05-marie-louises-mudlarking-journey-through-history 65e8f3df43c1bc0016086f14 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 05-marie-louises-mudlarking-journey-through-history The Thames Treasures full 1 5

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]]> S1.04 - Meet Elowyn Stevenson the Wandering Historian S1.04 - Meet Elowyn Stevenson the Wandering Historian Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:00:20 GMT 32:28 65df73ea3ca7c9001629e0f2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/04-meet-elowyn-stevenson-the-wandering-historian 65df73ea3ca7c9001629e0f2 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 04-meet-elowyn-stevenson-the-wandering-historian full 1 4 This episode features Elowyn Stevenson @elowyn.the.warrior – a trained archaeologist and independent traveller who journeys across the world exploring heritage and culture. In this episode she discusses her solo hitchhiking trips to Eastern Europe and South America, being invited into see life through a local lens, learning to live in the present moment and let go of the need to be in control of her itinerary, and sometimes, her destiny! Elowyn also shares her passion for King George III and working at The Tower of London – aka the ‘Tower of Fundon’.


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]]> This episode features Elowyn Stevenson @elowyn.the.warrior – a trained archaeologist and independent traveller who journeys across the world exploring heritage and culture. In this episode she discusses her solo hitchhiking trips to Eastern Europe and South America, being invited into see life through a local lens, learning to live in the present moment and let go of the need to be in control of her itinerary, and sometimes, her destiny! Elowyn also shares her passion for King George III and working at The Tower of London – aka the ‘Tower of Fundon’.


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]]> <![CDATA[S1.03 - From Palace to Pride: Prince Mandevra's Story]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:01:55 GMT 32:12 65d656430276f600169e3b6a false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/03-from-palace-to-pride-prince-mandevras-story 65d656430276f600169e3b6a 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 03-from-palace-to-pride-prince-mandevras-story The gay prince who advocates for trans rights and education. full 1 3 In this episode Prince Mandevra Singh Gohil @princemanvendragohil – A Prince of India, discusses the responsibility of being a Royal Family member and the role he plays in a republic to preserve India’s culture and heritage. He shares the challenges of coming out as a gay man and the negative reaction from other members of the royal family and local population – who burned effigies of him. His journey takes us from the royal palace to four appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He now uses his privileged position to advocate for human rights, with a particular focus on trans rights and education.




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]]> In this episode Prince Mandevra Singh Gohil @princemanvendragohil – A Prince of India, discusses the responsibility of being a Royal Family member and the role he plays in a republic to preserve India’s culture and heritage. He shares the challenges of coming out as a gay man and the negative reaction from other members of the royal family and local population – who burned effigies of him. His journey takes us from the royal palace to four appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He now uses his privileged position to advocate for human rights, with a particular focus on trans rights and education.




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]]> <![CDATA[S1.02 - Secrets of the Thames: Alessio Checconi's Journey as a Mudlark]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:29:10 GMT 36:04 65ccdbbfc920920015f2db91 false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/02-secrets-of-the-thames-alessio-checconis-journey-as-a-mudl 65ccdbbfc920920015f2db91 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 02-secrets-of-the-thames-alessio-checconis-journey-as-a-mudl Mudlarking, historic houses, micro paeoentology and searching for treasure on the banks of The River Thames full 1 2 Alessio Checconi @london_madlark – Alessio is a micro-palaeontologist and mudlark. In this episode he discusses how the pandemic fuelled his passion for mudlarking, the rituals he undertakes to ensure successful searching, and his 16 th century home in Suffolk, where he and his partner have discovered several ancient items, secreted in the walls, to ward off witches and evil spirits.

In this episode Alessio the mudlark talks about

  • finding treasures on the banks of the River Thames
  • how he got interested in mudlarking during the pandemic
  • the rituals he undertakes to ensure a successful lark
  • historic items buried in his Elizabethan / Tudor home to ward off evil spirits and witches

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]]> Alessio Checconi @london_madlark – Alessio is a micro-palaeontologist and mudlark. In this episode he discusses how the pandemic fuelled his passion for mudlarking, the rituals he undertakes to ensure successful searching, and his 16 th century home in Suffolk, where he and his partner have discovered several ancient items, secreted in the walls, to ward off witches and evil spirits.

In this episode Alessio the mudlark talks about

  • finding treasures on the banks of the River Thames
  • how he got interested in mudlarking during the pandemic
  • the rituals he undertakes to ensure a successful lark
  • historic items buried in his Elizabethan / Tudor home to ward off evil spirits and witches

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]]> S1.01 - Zack Pinsent on Slow Fashion and Regency Elegance S1.01 - Zack Pinsent on Slow Fashion and Regency Elegance Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:05:18 GMT 37:55 65c2169050c9f40017f6eab8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-love-history-podcast/episodes/01-period-passion-zack-pinsent-on-slow-fashion-and-regency-e 65c2169050c9f40017f6eab8 65c2130a94623a0016fcd090 01-period-passion-zack-pinsent-on-slow-fashion-and-regency-e A Passion for Period Fashion full 1 1 Zack Pinsent @pinsent_tailoring – Zack has a huge following on social media, known as the tailor who has dressed in period clothing since he was 14 years old. He is a bespoke tailor, a period dress researcher and, in May 2024, will host his very own Regency Ball at Brighton’s Pavilion. In this episode Zack discusses his passion for period clothing, the pitfalls of fast fashion and benefits of slow rewards, and the sartorial elegance of King Charles III.


In this episode Zac discusses:


  • fast fashion and sustainability
  • the wardrobe choices of King Charles III
  • his work as a tailor
  • finding identity in fashion
  • body confidence
  • Regency clothing and the Brighton Pavilion
  • fashion history and male fashion

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]]> Zack Pinsent @pinsent_tailoring – Zack has a huge following on social media, known as the tailor who has dressed in period clothing since he was 14 years old. He is a bespoke tailor, a period dress researcher and, in May 2024, will host his very own Regency Ball at Brighton’s Pavilion. In this episode Zack discusses his passion for period clothing, the pitfalls of fast fashion and benefits of slow rewards, and the sartorial elegance of King Charles III.


In this episode Zac discusses:


  • fast fashion and sustainability
  • the wardrobe choices of King Charles III
  • his work as a tailor
  • finding identity in fashion
  • body confidence
  • Regency clothing and the Brighton Pavilion
  • fashion history and male fashion

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