History Is Sexy

History Is Sexy

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.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 79 mins
Carthage, known primarily as one of early Rome's foremost nemeses, but what's the real story behind this North African city-state?
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You may have noticed Episode 104 was missing from our feed, here it is! Sorry for the delay! <3 Emma, Janina, & Oliver
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April 7, 2025 74 mins
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.
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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.
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This is a preview of our second bonus episode, available exclusively on Patreon, to hear the full episode, join us at Patreon.com/HistoryisSexy
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February 14, 2025 67 mins
Episode #103 - Manifest Destiny by History Is Sexy
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February 9, 2025 66 mins
Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work by History Is Sexy
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January 27, 2025 62 mins
He's widely known as one of history's biggest freaks, but what was actually the deal with the Marquis de Sade?
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December 23, 2024 60 mins
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
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December 17, 2024 60 mins
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
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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
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December 2, 2024 65 mins
The Druids, mysterious figures in pre-Roman British history, but who were they really??
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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!
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He's the legendary emperor of Mali, famed for his epic journey to Mecca, but was he really the richest person in history?
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October 21, 2024 72 mins
Tito is dead, what happens now? www.patreon.com/historyissexy
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October 8, 2024 72 mins
It's Tito Time
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September 23, 2024 71 mins
This time on History is Sexy, Emma and Janina continue their deep dive into the tumultuous history of the Balkans.
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September 9, 2024 62 mins
This time on History is Sexy, Emma and Janina begin their deep dive into the tumultuous history of the Balkans.
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Why have chefs historically been men, and how did the concept of the restaurant take shape?
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August 5, 2024 46 secs
Support us at patreon.com/historyissexy! Thank you!
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