Best podcasts of the week: A mostly heroic, sometimes sleazy LGBTQ+ history
by Alexi Duggins, Hollie Richardson and Hannah Verdie from Technology | The Guardian on (#6CJXR)
From the gay couples of Greek myth to trans spies and Stonewall, discover hidden queer heroes of the past in Historical Homos. Plus: five of the best business podcasts
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The Covenant of Water Podcast
Widely available, episodes weekly
It's one of the most gripping, exquisite novels I have ever read." Abraham Verghese's 2023 book, The Covenant of Water, is the modern masterpiece that Oprah chose for her global 100th book club. In this six-part series, she speaks with the author and fans to dig deep into the themes around a story about adventure, family secrets, medical mysteries, romance and the shimmering resilience of the human spirit". Hollie Richardson