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.
Latest episodes
Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
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.
Aug 20, 2024 • 54min
Episode #91 - Why Have Chefs Historically Been Men/History of Restaurants?
Why have chefs historically been men, and how did the concept of the restaurant take shape?
Aug 5, 2024 • 46sec
Quick Announcement - Patreon
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Aug 5, 2024 • 55min
Episode #90 - Who Were The Luddites?
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Who were the Luddites? Were they really "anti-technology", or were they about something entirely different? Was the problem capitalism all along?
Jul 30, 2024 • 50min
Episode #89 - What's The History of Teddy Bears?
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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 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode #88 - What Really Happened in Catiline’s Conspiracy?
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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
May 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
#87 - Janina's Top 3 Shipwrecks
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Join Emma and Janina on the high seas as Janina tells us all about her favourite shipwrecks
Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode #86 - Napoleon III
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How big of a dickhead was Napoleon III, anyway?
Mar 30, 2024 • 1h
Episode #85 - What Did The Romans Eat?
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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.
Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode #84 - Badass Saints
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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!
