Crowned & Cancelled

Author: Shallon Lester

Where historys scandals become strategy for the modern queen. Hosted by Shallon Lester, Crowned & Cancelled blends dark academia storytelling with pop-culture parallels and no-BS advice to uncover what yesterday's betrayals, seductions and battles can teach us about how to build our own empires! Travel with me! shallonlester.com Instagram & TikTok @ShallonXO YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/shallonlesterFor advertising opportunities please email collab@shallonlester.com
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Sunday, 21 December, 2025

Jesus is the reason for the season...right? Eh, not really. I'll break down the Roman festivals, Pagan rituals, and Victorian branding that turned sex-drenched slave parties, serial killers and a vengeful saint into the Christmas we know today—from Christmas trees to Santa Claus.Plus, why exactly Jesus' message made such an impression on the blood-loving Romans!Liked this podcast? Then you’ll love my 5-star international trips full of history, glamour, and sisterhood! 🥂And join me in our secret society, The 4% Club, a top-rated Substack community for women who are done playing small! ⚜️⁠⁠⁠Shallonlester.Com⁠⁠⁠Special thank you to our researcher for this episode, Barbara, who you can find at https://docenshistoria.com/ definitely look her up if you're heading to Rome! And another major thank you to our editor/producer/composer, drop her a line at mahatopd@gmail.com if you need anything audio/video production!