For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome, history besties and chaos goblins, to a special archived episode of For the Love of History—and trust me, this one is iconic. 🐊 We're diving into the wild world of ancient Egyptian mythology and uncovering the bizarre, beefy, and downright sweaty cult of Sobek, the alligator god. Yes, you read that right—SWEATY alligator god. Prepare to meet the god of crocodiles, sweat, and... baby-gravy (if you know, you know). In this episode, we explore Sobek’s mysterious origins, his role as Egypt’s "Lord of Love Juice," and how he became the ultimate fertility and protection deity. From his sweat allegedly creating the Nile River to his hybridized love child with Horus, Sobek’s mythology is packed with unexpected twists, bodily fluids 😳, and a whole lot of crocodile chaos. 🐊💦 You’ll also hear about Sobek's rise to power during the 12th Dynasty, his reign as a croc-loving deity, and how his popularity surged even further during the Ptolemaic period—making him the god of choice for farmers, pharaohs, and anyone trying to avoid getting eaten by a crocodile. But the real question is: What exactly did Sobek’s sweat have to do with the Nile? Or better yet, how did he manage to make all those croc babies? Tune in for a mix of quirky fun, deep dives, and a little bit of weird history (because, obviously, it wouldn’t be For the Love of History without it). Episode Highlights: Sobek’s unexpected connection to Egypt's agricultural prosperity 🌾 The wild myth of Sobek and the Fish of Chaos 🐟 Why Egyptians worshipped deadly animals like crocodiles, hippos, and snakes 🐍 The iconic Sobek-Horus hybrid and why pharaohs loved it 👑 A seriously weird content warning: get your headphones ready for the love juice talk 🏋️‍♂️💦 Want more fun tidbits and obscure ancient history facts? Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for exclusive content, early episodes, and behind-the-scenes chaos. Listen now to uncover the wildest history you didn’t know you needed! 🤩App Info🤩 📚Resources can be found here!📚 ______________________________________ Want more For the Love of History? Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Spotify Merch Store Book Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join TK on another enlightening adventure through the big book of history in this episode! We welcome two esteemed guests from the Museum of Us: Kara Vetter, Senior Director of Cultural Resources, and Micah Parzen, CEO. Together, they delve into the significant transformation of the museum's identity from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us—a change driven by a commitment to inclusivity, anti-racism, and community engagement. Discover the journey behind redefining a museum to reflect the diverse narratives of humanity, the challenges faced during the transition, and the strong community involvement that shaped the new mission. TC and the guests tackle the complexities of museum practices, discuss the importance of storytelling in preserving history, and share innovative approaches in presenting exhibits that address contemporary social issues. From noteworthy projects to collaborative efforts with local communities, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the evolving role of museums in fostering dialogue on diversity and inclusion. Whether you’re a history buff, a museum enthusiast, or simply curious about how institutions can become more representative, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! Tune in now and share in the vision of a museum that truly believes in the power of "us"! 🤩App Info🤩 📚Transcript can be found here!📚 ______________________________________ Want more For the Love of History? Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Spotify Merch Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're walking through a museum, holding a little coffee, and taking in the beautiful artifacts around you. Suddenly you are face-to-face with a 4,000-year-old mummy. People pass by it like any other artifact, but you stop and question. How did it get here? Why is it here? Who is this person? These are the questions Dr. Angela Stienne asked herself while creating her book Mummified. In this ep, we talk about mummies, museum ethics, and the dark history of how these human remains became common in museums worldwide. Find Dr. Angela here! Mummy Stories https://www.mummystories.com/ Book https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526161895/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angelastienne/ 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app ___________________________________________________ 📚📚Want more For the Love of History📚📚 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en Website https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4theloveofhistory Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-the-love-of-history/ YouTube https://youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofHistorypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a moment in the 3rd century when Rome was almost defeated, and the exactor of this conquest was Queen Zenobia of Palmyra. This week we explore the life and legacy of the woman who had Rome on the ropes and made her empire the Pearl of the Desert! But she wasn’t just a fearsome warrior woman, collecting land for sport. She was a brilliant strategist, leader, and patron of the arts. And you know we talk about it all because we are not here to make these brilliant Empress baddies one-dimensional beings, neh neh dear one!!! So what are you waiting for?! Press play and let’s go get Rome!! Calm History Podcast https://podfollow.com/calm-history ________________________________________________________________________ 📚You can find my resources here!📚 https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/episodes/empress-baddie-queen-zenobia ________________________________________________________________________ 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app ___________________________________________________ 📚📚Want more For the Love of History📚📚 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en Website https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4theloveofhistory Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-the-love-of-history/ YouTube https://youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofHistorypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find Beef Here! Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beef-with-bridget-todd/id1674072378 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPv9hQzpdMBgn6eKtXV9G 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app ___________________________________________________ 📚📚Want more For the Love of History📚📚 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en Webstite https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4theloveofhistory Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-the-love-of-history/ YouTube https://youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofHistorypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate my birthday we're going to hell! Again...😅 We just couldn't get enough of Satan and Shinto Hell this season so by popular demand we explore the absolute metal history of Japanese Buddist Hell. It might surprise you that such a seemingly peaceful religion would have a hell that punishes sinners with molten copper balls shoved into places where they definitely should not be and mountains that crush people into criminal hell jelly, but here we are! If you want to find out what sins you've committed and where they'll land you for almost all of eternity then press play and dive into this week's episode! Enjoy hell you little sinner you! Calm History Podcast https://podfollow.com/calm-history ________________________________________________________________________ 💙E-Museum Link💙 https://emuseum.nich.go.jp/detail?langId=en&webView=0&content_base_id=100155&content_part_id=0&content_pict_id=0 You can find my resources here! https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/episodes/the-history-of-buddist-hell ________________________________________________________________________ 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app ___________________________________________________ 📚📚Want more For the Love of History📚📚 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en Webstite https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4theloveofhistory Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-the-love-of-history/ YouTube https://youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofHistorypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have the unique privilege to speak to Hannah Herrick, an archeologist who researches ancient technologies and a huge concrete stan! Yes, that's right, in this episode we are talking about everything concrete. This 12,000-year-old tech is a direct line to so many parts of human history and I guarantee by the end of the episode you're also going to want an "I Stant Concrete" t-shirt! ___________________________________________________ Where to Find Hannah Skype a Scientist https://www.skypeascientist.com/ Website https://hannahmherrick.com/ Email [email protected] 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app ___________________________________________________ 💙💛Want More FTLH?💙💛 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en Website https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4theloveofhistory Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-the-love-of-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we explore not only the LONG history of the toilet but also some untimely deaths brought about by the porcelain thrown. From medieval floating toilet closets to poopoo ninjas we're looking at the Sh*tiest deaths in history. 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app ___________________________________________________ 💙💛Want More FTLH?💙💛 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en Website https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4theloveofhistory Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-the-love-of-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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