Who Did What Now With Katie Charlwood

Tallulah Bankhead was the movie star that never was, a theatrical legend and was far too honest for her own good, During the golden age of Hollywood Tallulah's big personality (and even bigger reputation) made her infamous! The queen of wild parties and sassy quips, this queer icon caused a scene wherever she went, even getting MI5 involved. So what are you waiting for, listen now and find out all...

The Chevaliere d'Eon was a French diplomat, soldier and spy who survived two French kings, the 7 Years War, and the French Revolution, who just so happened to be the first known transgender person in European history Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)  ...

Starting off Pride month with an Ace historical figure! There is so little ace/aroace representation out there from history to even now, I wanted to ensure we start Pride right, sharing the sometimes batty life of Sir Isaac Newton. If you only know him as the man who discovered gravity, oh there is so much more and it is brilliant! Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Liste...

What's this? A good news story from history??? Officially referred to as the 1925 Nome Serum Run, the Great Race of Mercy was an Alaskan dogsled relay that quite literally saved an entire village of children suffering from diphtheria. Yes, yes, we know about Balto, but this story is so much wilder than the cartoon entails, I assure you. Also... Justice for Togo!!! Hosted by Katie Charlwood  T...

Barbara Palmer, Lady Castlemaine, Duchess of Cleveland, King's Whore and Curse of the Nation... Barb went by many names, but actions speak more than words and she had plenty to say. One of the most famous mistresses of King Charles II, Barbara Palmer knew how to steal a scene and wrap the king around her finger...til she couldn't. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen...

It's 1973 and Dr Santiago Genovés, an anthropologist with theory that women's ovulation holds the key to world peace, has a plan to remove conflict from the globe. His bright idea to stop all wars revolves around bringing 10 sexy strangers on a raft and getting hem angry and/or horny. So buckle up delicious friends and let's jump aboard the sex raft!   Hosted by Katie Charlwood  T...

The tale of Mary Toft is a curious one, not because of the event portrayed over the years. Mary Toft was an illiterate, impoverished woman involved in one of the biggest hoaxes in the 18th Century hoodwinking the general public, doctors, surgeons and even King George himself. It's an extraordinary story, one that paints Mary as the villain, but the truth is so much darker, join Katie as she discus...

It’s historical true crime time! Louisa Luetgert went missing in May 1897, her husband - the Sausage King of Chicago claims that his beloved wife ran off with another man when she discovered that he was in debt. It wasn't until 6 days after her swift disappearance that what happened to Louisa was discovered, when officers dared to search the disused sausage factory... Hosted by Katie Charlwo...

It’s historical true crime time! The world’s obsession with true crime is nothing new, and this one really was the talk of the Stuart court. This 17th Century crime has everything, political scheming, a royal connection, a marriage scandal, jilted lovers and a poisoned tart. With a cast of characters including the King’s favourite, Robert Dudley’s stepson and the granddaugh...

There's nothing typical about the King's favourite, George Villiers, the 1st Duke of Buckingham. A man so charming that a dukedom was created just for him, and so hated that the country celebrated his demise. The man made such an impression that he made it to the pages of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers! Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightsh...

Step into the shadows with us and delve into the perplexing phenomenon of the Satanic Panic. In the 1980s , communities were consumed by fears of occult rituals and devil worship, fuelled by media frenzy and societal anxieties. Join Katie as she untangles the truth from the hysteria, shedding light on its lasting imprint on our cultural landscape. Tune in for a gripping exploration of this captiva...

Catherine Flanagan and Margaret Higgins, the Merseyside murderesses emigrated to Liverpool in order to escape and survive the famine, An Gorta Mór, but the Irish sisters would do more than just survive in the busting port city, they would thrive...at the expense of others. The devious actions of these deadly women would earn them the moniker of the Black Widows of Liverpool. Hosted by Katie...

Queen Medb, Queen of Connacht and downright vengeful woman whose beauty could rob men of two thirds of their valour oh and who may or may not have been a real person... A little lighter topic for this week. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)   Follow me...

In this special IWD24 episode Katie does a deep dive into the Magdalene Laundries, operating under the guise of reforming "fallen" and "wayward" women and girls, only to exploit and abuse those that were working and residing in them. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of...

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were a deadly pirate duo who plundered, pilfered and pillaged their way to infamy to become legends from the golden age of privacy. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)   Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky &nbsp...

Embark on a journey through Marlene Dietrich's captivating life (and occasionally scandalous) life. Delve into the magnetic charm and rebellious spirit that defined this bisexual Hollywood legend. From groundbreaking films to defying societal norms, discover the enigma of an iconic actress and singer. Tune in to celebrate Dietrich's enduring legacy.   Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me w...

Ready for a wild ride through Anne Lister's diary confessions? Let's spill the tea on this 19th-century trailblazer who not only defied society but also documented every woman she ever charmed in her diary (with so many sordid secrets written in code that men assumed it was a hoax!) Get ready for a mix of history, love, and Anne's unfiltered sass – it's a diary-licious journey you won't want...

Pope Leo X was an interesting religious leader, he had a pet elephant, excommunicated Martin Luther and had his lover framed for murder, and that's only just the tip of the iceberg... Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)   Follow me on… Instagram Ti...

William Dorsey Swann was a former slave who went on to become the very first drag queen. Swann took care of their community, held the most sensational soirees and fought for queer freedom nearly a century before Stonewall. It's LGBTQ+ History Month in Ireland and the UK, it's also Black History Month in the US and Canada, so why not celebrate the life of someone who falls in the centre of the Venn...

If you go down to the Windy City, the Windy City is mighty pretty, but you might have your nuts chopped, yes siree! During the roaring twenties there was a crime that was taking Chicago by storm and it wasn't mobsters, molls or bootleggers, oh no, Chicago was under attack from gland pirates! But who was taking testicles and why? Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen t...

We are diving into part II of the life of France's slandered queen, Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre. A woman who's life was tainted with libel and rumour...   H Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)   Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebo...

Marguerite of Valois, Queen of Navarre (or Queen Margot to her friends) lived through a time of political upheaval in France, with a lifetime tainted by rumours, myths and propaganda. Labelled as a nymphomaniac, a vixen, a harlot... well, it takes a lot to take down the daughter of Catherine de Medici, so roll up and listen to part I of the life of Queen Margot. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tel...

The tale of Dick Whittington (and his cat) is one that has flowered through folklore and onto the stage, becoming a pantomime staple several centuries after London's most popular medieval mayor left his mark on the capital. The original rags to riches story, a young boy eaves his home in the country in search of fortune and his place in the world, naturally he heads for London, where he is told, t...

The name Lavinia Fisher is one that has haunts the true crime annals for centuries. She was accused of poisoning and murdering many guests who had the misfortune to choose the Six Mile Wayfarer's House as their lodgings as they rested on their to (or from) Charleston, South Carolina. But was Lavinia America's first female serial killer, or is the legend just that, a legend? The true story of Lavin...

Charles Dickens is one of the most popular writers ever to exist, he championed for the poor, he highlighted inequality and child labour laws, and he's even partly responsible for the wholesome concept of Christmas. However there is more to the novelist than meets the eye, so let's dive in and unwrap the bleak truth of Dickens' life. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Tell me where to go on tour! Lis...