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 discusses the curious case of Mary Toft. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Part of the Airwave Media Network - <a href="http://www.airwavemedia.com/">www.airwavemedia.com</a> I'm on Tour!<a href="https://whodidwhatnowpod.com/events/">Get Your Tickets</a>Wishlist<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_share">Wishlist</a>Donate at: <a href="https://patreon.com/whodidwhatnow">Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/whodidwhatnowpod">Smutty Little Dress Fund</a>Follow me on…<a href="https://twitter.com/whodidwhatnowpd">Twitter</a><a href="https://instagram.com/whodidwhatnowpod">Instagram</a><a href="https://tiktok.com/@whodidwhatnowpod">TikTok</a><a href="https://facebook.com/whodidwhatnowpodcast">Facebook</a> Business Enquiries: <a href="mailto:katie@whodidwhatnowpod.com">katie@whodidwhatnowpod.com</a>Looking to Advertise, Contact: <a href="mailto:advertising@airwavemedia.com">advertising@airwavemedia.com</a> Fan Mail: Who Did What Now PodcastC/O TAG11 Market SquareLettekennyCo. DonegalF92 R8W2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

107. All Aboard the Sex Raft

Whoever said history was boring obviously wasn’t paying attention. Each week, join Katie Charlwood, history harlot and reader of books, as she delves into the people, places and events that make history a bit more interesting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.