# Episode 26: Lichen & Catherine Howard

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Published: 2026-02-11T10:05:18+00:00
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## Resource

TW: this episode contains mentions of child sexual abuse Hello and welcome to KT's return to hangovers! After discussing their various ailments (what is new at this point?) KT tells us the story of famous they/them of the animal kingdom, lichen! Then Maddie discusses part 5 of 6 of her series on the Tudor Queens with the story of Catherine Howard. Follow us on YouTube and Instagram @WherePastMeetsPlanet! New episodes every other Wednesday!

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