Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

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. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "Forgotten Heroes" by Vladimir Visic [https://pixabay.com/users/forgotten-hero-records-42171567/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206]. Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Watergate Scandal

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. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah “Political Documentary Background”, Music by Roman Dudchyk [https://pixabay.com/users/grand_project-19033897/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=505629] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=505629] "Comedy Funny Background Music", Music by Viacheslav Starostin [https://pixabay.com/users/starostin-46826676/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=284429] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=284429] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ancient Gay Baddies of History

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. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah “Ancient Wind” Music by Noru [https://pixabay.com/users/harumachimusic-13470593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112528] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112528] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sappho of Lesbos

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. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis, remixed by Sarah Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gay Baddies in History

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. 🌈📚🏳️‍🌈 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod 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 Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah “Forgotten Heroes” ,Music by Vladimir Visic [https://pixabay.com/users/forgotten-hero-records-42171567/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] “Shetland Dusk Echoes”, Iron Age Norse Chant by Tera Mangala Meditation Music "The Legend of Narmer" by WombatNoisesAudio "ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.