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The Rampant Sex Life of Charles II

168K views · Feb 11, 2026 · People & Blogs

Comments · 246

  • @ViggosLady · 7 months ago

    I love how Dr. Lister explores the area of women and sex in history and the ways attitidues have changed and stayed the same!  She is a wonderful speak and I love listening to her!

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  • @maryw246 · 7 months ago

    “Passing out syphilis like a a bag of toffees” god, how I love the Brits.

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  • @ralphfisher-d5j · 7 months ago

    “ The king had lots of power and a great big wig!” Beautiful!

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  • @ConLustig · 7 months ago

    Kate! Gotta love seeing her guesting on any podcast

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  • @MinervaVictrix · 7 months ago

    Kate is such an absolute treasure!

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  • @jasminearmstrong2855 · 4 months ago

    Charles II is one of my favorite monarchs. He brought literature and theater back. Built the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Let women act on stage. And yes, had a whole stable of mistresses, from actress Nell Gwynne to Barbara Villiers.

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  • @jeanneclark99 · 7 months ago

    I like Dr Lister's assessments of the women; hilarious. Thanks!

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  • @silvanamariaga2281 · 7 months ago

    As a teacher of English and Brit History admirer I have just loved this knowledgeable, empathetic and engaging discussion.<br>Many thanks!

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  • @traceyjones7950 · 6 months ago

    What a brilliant podcast i loved hearing this, &nbsp;Dan Snow and Kate Lister make a great history double act.

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  • @stacksofbooks · 7 months ago

    Samuel Pepys is fascinating, how fortunate we are to have his diaries for contemporary history. 📚

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  • @JimCooper-v1r · 7 months ago

    The Stuarts really were a bit of a disaster. Charlie 2 probably the best of a hopeless bunch, at least he was fun!

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  • @whazzat8015 · 2 weeks ago

    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq21vDX9SS8&amp;t=221">3:41</a>. gotta love the captions

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