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The Love History Podcast

The Love History Podcast

Di: Mok O'Keeffe
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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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Episodi
  • 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

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    42 min
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