History Is Sexy

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History is Sexy is a podcast presented by historian Dr Emma Southon and writer Janina Matthewson answering listener questions about history. What did the Romans do for us? Where did marrying for love come from? What was world war one all about? Produced and edited by Oliver Kealey. Theme music by Ketsa.

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Episode #107 - Carthage 20.05.2025 1:19:20

Carthage, known primarily as one of early Rome's foremost nemeses, but what's the real story behind this North African city-state?

Episode #104 - History's Greatest Conmen 29.04.2025 1:08:06

You may have noticed Episode 104 was missing from our feed, here it is! Sorry for the delay!

Episode #106 - The History of KPop 08.04.2025 1:14:34

A topic that definitely isn't going to animate the internet, this one, Oliver does his level best to give us a history of KPop, where it started from, what influenced it, and the idol system that keeps it running.

Episode #105 - Tumblr History with HR Owen 25.03.2025 1:16:43

Tumblr, the online home of a certain ind of millennial, has a complicated relationship with history, mainly that relationship involves making up bonkers stuff and passing it off as real. Tumblr expert HR Owen joins Emma to discuss some of the nuttiest examples of Tumblr History.

Preview - Bonus Episode #2: Ask Us Anything! 24.02.2025 5:19

This is a preview of our second bonus episode, available exclusively on Patreon, to hear the full episode, join us at Patreon.com/HistoryisSexy

Episode #103 - Manifest Destiny 15.02.2025 1:07:28

Episode #103 - Manifest Destiny by History Is Sexy

Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work 10.02.2025 1:06:02

Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work by History Is Sexy

Episode #101 - WTDW The Marquis de Sade? 28.01.2025 1:02:09

He's widely known as one of history's biggest freaks, but what was actually the deal with the Marquis de Sade?

Episode #100 - Patron Questions 24.12.2024 1:00:48

All three of us take to the mic for this 100th episode celebration, answering questions supplied by the members of our patreon! www.historyissexy.com www.patreon.com/historyissexy

Episode #99: Quick Roman Questions 17.12.2024 1:00:51

A bunch of questions about Rome and Romans that don't fit into an episode of their own www.patreon.com/historyissexy www.historyissexy.com

Bonus Episode #1 Preview - Glad2ator and Megalopolis 13.12.2024 9:47

A taster of our first ever bonus episode, a film review show about two roman-inspired films. Full episode only available on Patreon: www.patreon.com/historyissexy

Episode #98 - Who Were The Druids? 03.12.2024 1:05:34

The Druids, mysterious figures in pre-Roman British history, but who were they really??

Episode #97 - The Shroud of Turin & Veils of Veronica 19.11.2024 48:57

Miraculous holy faces! Where do they come from? What is their history? Join Emma and Janina as they take a trip through the bizarre world of face-based relics!

Episode 96 - Was Mansa Musa The Richest Person Ever? 05.11.2024 1:03:09

He's the legendary emperor of Mali, famed for his epic journey to Mecca, but was he really the richest person in history?

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 4 22.10.2024 1:12:13

Tito is dead, what happens now? www.patreon.com/historyissexy

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 3 08.10.2024 1:12:53

It's Tito Time

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 2 23.09.2024 1:11:59

This time on History is Sexy, Emma and Janina continue their deep dive into the tumultuous history of the Balkans.

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 1 10.09.2024 1:02:09

This time on History is Sexy, Emma and Janina begin their deep dive into the tumultuous history of the Balkans.

Episode #91 - Why Have Chefs Historically Been Men/History of Restaurants? 20.08.2024 54:07

Why have chefs historically been men, and how did the concept of the restaurant take shape?

Quick Announcement - Patreon 05.08.2024 0:46

Support us at patreon.com/historyissexy! Thank you!

Episode #90 - Who Were The Luddites? 05.08.2024 54:46

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Who were the Luddites? Were they really "anti-technology", or were they about something entirely different? Was the problem capitalism all along?

Episode #89 - What's The History of Teddy Bears? 30.07.2024 49:43

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Where do Teddy Bears come from? Why did they suddenly take over the world? Was Teddy Roosevelt really involved? Join Emma and Janina as they unravel the hairy truth behind our plush pals. Show notes: https://historyissexy.com/show-notes/episode-89-whats-the-history-of-teddy-bears

Episode #88 - What Really Happened in Catiline’s Conspiracy? 09.07.2024 1:02:23

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Who was Catiline? Why did he try to do a coup? was it a big deal? Why did Cicero hate him? Find out all this and more in this episode! Further reading and show notes https://historyissexy.com/show-notes/episode-88-what-really-happened-in-catilines-conspiracy

#87 - Janina's Top 3 Shipwrecks 22.05.2024 1:04:37

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Join Emma and Janina on the high seas as Janina tells us all about her favourite shipwrecks

Episode #86 - Napoleon III 19.04.2024 1:04:37

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy How big of a dickhead was Napoleon III, anyway?