History Is Sexy

Feb 23 2025 109 ep. 63 mins 3.1k
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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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Preview - Bonus Episode #2: Ask Us Anything!

Feb 23 2025 5 mins  
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

Feb 14 2025 67 mins  
Episode #103 - Manifest Destiny by History Is Sexy

Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work

Feb 09 2025 66 mins  
Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work by History Is Sexy

Episode #101 - WTDW The Marquis de Sade?

Jan 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?

Episode #100 - Patron Questions

Dec 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

Episode #99: Quick Roman Questions

Dec 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

Bonus Episode #1 Preview - Glad2ator and Megalopolis

Dec 12 2024 9 mins  
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?

Dec 02 2024 65 mins  
The Druids, mysterious figures in pre-Roman British history, but who were they really??

Episode #97 - The Shroud of Turin & Veils of Veronica

Nov 18 2024 48 mins  
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?

Nov 05 2024 63 mins  
He's the legendary emperor of Mali, famed for his epic journey to Mecca, but was he really the richest person in history?