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.

Episode #111 - The Year of the Four Emperors (Part 3)

If you thought we forgot to upload this one, you would be correct, but here it is!

07-29
48:07

Episode #110 - The Year Of The Four Emperors (pt 2)

Time for ranking! Emma lays out her categories and we rank the Four Emperors!

07-01
53:13

Episode #109 - The Year of the Four Emperors

Four emperors, Jeremy, four? That's insane. historyissexy.com patreon.com/historyissexy

06-17
53:56

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.

06-03
01:23:23

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?

05-20
01:19:20

Episode #104 - History's Greatest Conmen

You may have noticed Episode 104 was missing from our feed, here it is! Sorry for the delay! <3 Emma, Janina, & Oliver

04-29
01:08:06

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.

04-08
01:14:34

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.

03-25
01:16:43

Preview - Bonus Episode #2: Ask Us Anything!

This is a preview of our second bonus episode, available exclusively on Patreon, to hear the full episode, join us at Patreon.com/HistoryisSexy

02-24
05:19

Episode #103 - Manifest Destiny

Episode #103 - Manifest Destiny by History Is Sexy

02-15
01:07:28

Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work

Episode #102 - The History of Sex Work by History Is Sexy

02-10
01:06:02

Episode #101 - WTDW The Marquis de Sade?

He's widely known as one of history's biggest freaks, but what was actually the deal with the Marquis de Sade?

01-28
01:02:09

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

12-24
01:00:48

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

12-17
01:00:51

Bonus Episode #1 Preview - Glad2ator and Megalopolis

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

12-13
09:47

Episode #98 - Who Were The Druids?

The Druids, mysterious figures in pre-Roman British history, but who were they really??

12-03
01:05:34

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

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!

11-19
48:57

Episode 96 - Was Mansa Musa The Richest Person Ever?

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

11-05
01:03:09

The History of Yugoslavia - Part 4

Tito is dead, what happens now? www.patreon.com/historyissexy

10-22
01:12:13

Juju Longo

Not a hystorian here, but yep, Vespasian is totally my favorite - and not only among these 4 emperors.

07-01 Reply

Juju Longo

They saw the natives as fauna. That hit hard.

08-22 Reply

John J Edmund

I think I found the Judd Apatow of history podcasts. First episode in, they slag off Monty Python worshipers who probably just wanted to break the ice at a party. I suppose women find saying 'Penis' over and over again is funny while Apatow thinks providing the same service to the female equivalent makes him a Comedic Messiah.

10-31 Reply

A A Ron Watts

Would be good if they actually talked about the subject, instead of sagging off Europe

06-25 Reply

Promaxius

The only way we can stop future catastrophe is through a socialist revolution.

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