Warts n All

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Episode 18: History's unintended holes in human bodies Apr 28, 2023

In this episode Suzie has a prod about in some unintentional holes in historical human bodies. From Purefoy Lockwood's broken skull and Hugh Montgomery's open heart to Alexis St Martin's open stomach hole that tasted, apparently, quite dull. Find Suzie on TikTok @suzieedge, on Instagram @suz.edge and on Twitter on @suzieedge. Support Suzie and the Warts n All podcast at patreon.com/suzieedge

Episode 17: Listen up! We're poking about in famous historical EARS. Nov 11, 2022

Yes, you heard. On Suzie Edge's Human Body Histories series, we are poking about in the most famous ears in history. From the War of Jenkins' Ear to the War of Jennifer's Ear, from Van Gogh razorblade to Evander Holyfied's fight, we are waxing lyrical about ears(sorry). Find Suzie Edge on TikTok and Twitter @Suzieedge and on Instagram @suz.edge

Episode 16: The Old Operating Theatre Nov 04, 2022

In this episode we step back in time into the old operating theatre, put on a blood stained apron and dig about in some pre-anaesthetic surgery. From amputations and bladder stone removal to mastectomy and breast reconstruction. You might need to bring a strong stomach.

Episode 15: Bodies on display Oct 21, 2022

Suzie has a chat about bodies on display from Charles Byrne's bones to the plastinated of the Body Worlds exhibitons today. Find Suzie on TikTok @suzieedge

Episode 14: Mortal Monarchs Special Oct 14, 2022

Suzie talks about her new book Mortal Monarchs, shares the introduction from the successful audio book, answers some questions, and tells us what comes next for the Warts n All podcast.

Episode 13: The grim death of Edward II, maybe. Jan 28, 2022

Edward II, King of England was deposed and then, disappeared in 1327. The story of his murder has been a grisly affair. Catch up with Suzie on TikTok @suzieedgde On Instagram @edge.suz and Twitter @suzieedge

Episode 12: The healing powers of unicorn horns Jan 21, 2022

Unicorn horns have been thought to have had healing and purifying powers for centuries. Kings and Queens of Europe would pay lofty prices to help them keep posions at bay and Vikings fron northern waters would make a fortune selling, well, wait and see what they were really selling. Pre-order Mortal Monarchs, 1000 years of Royal Deaths

Ep 11: Hypothermia. You're not dead until you're warm and dead. Jan 14, 2022

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Warts n All podcast. When I see stories of the Titanic or the White Ship disasters, my thoughts go to the people in the water. How did their bodies try to overcome to cold, how did they respond, how did they die? This episode briefly explores the response to a sudden disastrous fall into freezing waters. Suzie Edge is on YouTube as Suzie Edge, on Tiktok @suzieedge and Instagram @edge.suz You can support Suzie's writing at https://www.patreon.com/suzieedge. Coming in 2022: Mortal Monarchs, 100 years of Royal Deaths Pre-order Mortal Monarchs at http://smarturl.it/MortalMonarchs

Episode 10: Burke and Hare, death and dissection Nov 19, 2021

In 1820's Edinburgh, anatomists would pay well for bodies, wherever they might come from. Burke and Hare were not bodysnatchers but murderers who suffocated victims and sold them, still warm, to the doctors to learn their trade. Find Suzie on TikTok @suzieedge

Warts 'n' All Episode 9: History Club with Sonja Alves Oct 22, 2021

In the second outing of the Warts 'n' All history club, Suzie talks to professional genealogist Sonja Alves. All things genealogy, the highs and lows of research, where things can go wrong, what to make of DNA and more. You can find her @redsonika on TikTok and at foundingmothersgenealogy.com For more info on Suzie check out suzieedge.com or come by TikTok @suzieedge, twitter @suzieedge or IG @suz.edge. See you there.

Warts 'n' All Ep8: Good Old British Executions Oct 15, 2021

This week Suzie tells us some execution stories from Hugh Despenser and William Wallace being hanged, drawn and quatered, to Margaret Pole and Mary Queen of Scots losing their heads in episodes that were, how shall we put it? A bit botched. You can catch up with Suz on TikTok at @suzieedge. See you there.

Episode 7: Warts 'n' All history club with Melissa Ratliff Oct 01, 2021

Welcome to Ep 7 of the Warts 'n' All podcast. This is a new element, The Warts 'n' All History Club, where we get to chat to like minded history peeps about whatever they love, be it movies, books, podcasts, fiction, non-fiction, you name it. No stuffiness here, we're just having fun. Before I get into chat about this episode can I first give a shout out, a wave, a big thanks to my patreon supporters, especially Kathryn, Leslie, Kylie and now April Eudy. I really appreciate your support and now we are going again, I plan to send regular updates about the book and the podcast your way. I was so thrilled to be able to chat to Melissa Ratliff for a new element of the Warts 'n' All podcast, the Warts 'n' All history club. We talked about getting into Titanic, the movies, the characters, the real people and the haunting moments when the calls for help stopped being broadcast. It was such a pleasure to listen to her. Enthusiasm is infectious and it was a treat to hear her enthusiasm. I aksed Melissa what she would bring along to a party if we could all get together. She told us about one of her favourite podcasts called The Dollop, and also the book on Lightoller: Lights, The Odyssey of CH Lightoller by Patrick Stenson, renamed Titanic Voyager when Titanic the film was released in 1997. You can hear Melissa's podcast God's Favorites, a history podcast on the big podcast outlets and you can find her telling us shorter history snippets @melissafairlady on TikTok and over on YouTube.

Update for Warts 'n' All - What's new? Sep 10, 2021

Update time! Warts n All is coming back as Warts 'n' All History Club. So grab a drink and let's have some fun. We will invite new guests each episode to talk about all things popular history: books, podcasts, films and TV. There will be some exciting news coming up about the book, so watch out for that. You can make guest and other suggestions to Suzie on TikTok @suzieedge, Twitter @suzieedge, Instagram @suz.edge and all links, including Patreon are at www.suzieedge.com Back soon!

Episode 6: King Louis XIV's Rear End Jun 18, 2021

In the 17th century, long before anaesthesia and antiseptics, King Louis XIV of France pulled down his breeches and underwent surgery on a painful anal fistula. The surgery was a success and elevated surgeons in the minds of the French people and beyond. It became fashionable in court to sport a bum abscess operation and even a song, still famous the world over today, became popular to commemorate the cutting of the KIng's rear end. Suzie Edge can be found making TikToks @suzieedge on IG @suz.edge, on Twitter @thesuzieedge and on her website and blog, with links to merch at www.suzieedge.com

Epidose 5: Oliver Cromwell's head. Jun 11, 2021

In Januray 1661 three bodies were hanging in chains on the gallows at Tyburn. All three were long since dead and buried but had been dug up for a posthumous execution in revenge for the killing of the king. If thats not strange enough, Oliver Cromwell's head then had another three hundred years of being passed about the place. Suzie Edge is a medical doctor and historian, fasctinated by how we have treated the human body in life and in death, but let's face it, mostly in death. You can find Suzie on TikTok @suzieedge, on Instagram @suz.edge, on Facebook @suzieedgehbh and you can support Suzie on Patreon at patreon.com/suzieedge

Ep: 4 The death of Henry I of England Mar 31, 2021

Did you hear the one about the seeping King juices? In episode 4 of the Warts 'n' All podcast, we talk about the death of Henry I of England, from his surfeit of Lampreys, and what happened to the Kings body. There's a wee glimpse into the death of his son William in the White Ship Disaster too. Tiktok: @suzieedge IG: suz.edge YouTube: Suzie Edge See you there.

Ep3: The death of William Rufus, William II of England Mar 16, 2021

William Rufus, third son of William the Conqueror, took the throne of England in 1087. In 1100 he was struck down by an arrow whilst out hunting in the New Forest. Was it an accident or was it regicide? Could his own brother has ordered his assassination? The arrow hit William in the chest and his death was fast. Left by his companions in the woods, where are his remains now? Find Suzie on TikTok @suzieedge on Instagram @suz.edge and on YouTube as Suzie Edge

Episode 2 - The death of William the Conqueror Mar 01, 2021

The death of William I, Duke of Normandy and King of England. In 1087 as the City of Mantes burned William suffered an injury to his abdomen that took weeks to finish him off but that wasn't the end of his story. This is the second episode of The Warts 'n' All podcast by Suzie Edge, medical doctor and historian. Come join the fun on TitTok @suzieedge On Instagram @suz.edge And you can support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/edgeandco

Warts n All trailer - Don't Lick The Rat Feb 22, 2021

Welcome to Warts 'n' All, the new podcast from Dr Suzie Edge. Here we are all about human bodies and how we've treated them in life and in death (but mostly in death). Don't Lick The Rat is a coffin opening story with an extra sting in the rat's tail. Long ago, William Longspee had a ratty friend come to dinner in his vault under Salisbury Cathedral. The rat succumbed to poison, but in their defence, the pair said they had heard the Cathedral Spire was a fine place to visit. You can find more stories from Suzie @edgeandco on TikTok and on Instagram @suz.edge Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more.

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