History Is Sexy podcast

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.

123 Episodes

Episode #117 - Beer and Bread
11/18/2025
56:16
Episode #117 - Beer and Bread by History Is Sexy
Episode #116 - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
11/4/2025
1:17:05
Quick, no googling, how many of the seven wonders can you name off the top of your head?
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Episode #115 - Eleanor of Aquitaine
10/20/2025
1:15:33
You may know her from the 1968 film "The Lion In Winter" but who was the real Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Episode #114 - Pope Joan
10/6/2025
1:01:51
Lady Pope! What's the legend of Pope Joan?
Episode #113 - Arctic Exploration
9/12/2025
1:03:04
Episode #113 - Arctic Exploration by History Is Sexy
Episode #112 - The History of Duels
7/29/2025
1:04:22
En Garde!
Episode #111 - The Year of the Four Emperors (Part 3)
7/29/2025
48:07
If you thought we forgot to upload this one, you would be correct, but here it is!
Episode #110 - The Year Of The Four Emperors (pt 2)
7/1/2025
53:13
Time for ranking! Emma lays out her categories and we rank the Four Emperors!
Episode #109 - The Year of the Four Emperors
6/17/2025
53:56
Four emperors, Jeremy, four? That's insane. historyissexy.com patreon.com/historyissexy
Episode #108 - Why Is Shakespeare "The Bard"?
6/3/2025
1:23:23
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.

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