
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 136 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Big red faces sweating in the sun. No it's not a group of English men in Benidorm, it's Roman generals dressed as gods being paraded through the streets! What the hell is a triumph anyway? Let's find out together. Support the podcast at www.patreon.c... more
Queen Ranavalona I of Madagascar aka the Female Caligula aka the Mad Queen of Madagascar. Was she really as mad, bad and dangerous to know as the British Empire would have us believe? Featuring a "very apparently mathematically challenged" economic h... more
Stocism. Sto-Bros. In this episode we look at the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism. A surprisingly complex and strange cosmology is expounded, Emma gives up on Logic and Janina wonders if thought experiments are any use at all. Support the Po... more
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History is not only sexy but also hilarious as told by Emma and Janina.
So funny Medieval bed 🛏
The pace, the banter, the attention to detail and to be historically accurate. Its a beautiful podcast, my favourite
I’ve read most of Emma’s books. I just bought her kid’s book and pre-ordered the new one about slavery coming up.
This podcast is exactly what you want a history show to be. Interesting, light hearted, funny, engaging, and filled with well researched facts and arguments.
Total Love
I really look forward to each new podcast. So very learned and clever presenters always attuned to the implications of their readings. But mostly a real sense of fun.
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Two historian-hosts answer listener questions about history with wit, curiosity, and accessible analysis. Episodes blend deep dives into topics like ancient philosophy, Renaissance power struggles, and lesser-known political cultures with humor, banter, and a focus on human stories behind events. A notable strength is the balance between rigorous research and entertaining pacing, making complex history approachable for curious listeners who value context, nuance, and memorable storytelling. A recurring hook is teasing future topics or guest insights, keeping audiences coming back for more curious conversations that feel both educational and entertaining.
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History Is Sexy launched 8 years ago and published 136 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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