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The Love History Podcast

The Love History Podcast

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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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    • S2.04 - Timeless Threads: Exploring Fashion History with Karolina Zebrowski

      S2.04 - Timeless Threads: Exploring Fashion History with Karolina Zebrowski
      Nov 28 2024

      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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      26 min
    • S2.03 - Cornish Inspiration: Liz Fenwick on Love, History, and Storytelling

      S2.03 - Cornish Inspiration: Liz Fenwick on Love, History, and Storytelling
      Nov 21 2024

      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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      34 min
    • 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
      Nov 14 2024

      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

      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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      42 min
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