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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 #108 - Why Is Shakespeare "The Bard"?

William Shakespeare is often lauded as the greatest writer in the English language, but where did this reputation come from? How was it formed? Why is he referred to as "The Bard"? Was he just a front for a different writer? Join Janina and Emma as they unravel this knotty thicket.

Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 23 min

Episode #107 - Carthage

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

May 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min

Episode #106 - The History of KPop

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.

Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 15 min

Episode #105 - Tumblr History with HR Owen

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.

Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 17 min

Episode #100 - Patron Questions

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

Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min

Episode #99: Quick Roman Questions

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

Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 2

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

Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 1

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

Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min

Episode #90 - Who Were The Luddites?

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?

Aug 05, 2024•55 min

Episode #89 - What's The History of Teddy Bears?

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

Jul 30, 2024•50 min

Episode #88 - What Really Happened in Catiline’s Conspiracy?

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

Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min

#87 - Janina's Top 3 Shipwrecks

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

May 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min

Episode #86 - Napoleon III

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

Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min

Episode #85 - What Did The Romans Eat?

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Dormice? Sow's Uterus? What on earth did the Romans eat? Join Emma and Janina for a culinary odyssey through the world of Roman Food.

Mar 30, 2024•1 hr

Episode #84 - Badass Saints

Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/historyissexy Who are some of the most badass saints? What were their lives like? What's a "desert father"? Find out all of this and more!

Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min

Episode #83 - The Borgias

Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy The most devious, murderous cut-throat family of renaissance Italy.. or misunderstood victims of slanderous propaganda? Emma and Janina take a look at one of Italy's most infamous families, their rise, and fall.

Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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