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.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 9min
Episode 124: The Medici Part 3
In which Emma loses total patience with this terrible family and retroactively decides that the name mispronunciation was actually an act of rebellion against them.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 6min
Episode 123: The Medici Part 2
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Emma continues to mispronounce Medici and the Medici continue to be a shower of terrible people. Join us as we meet Piero the Unfortunate and a whole lot of popes.
Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 9min
Episode #122 - The Medici (Part 1)
One of history's most famous families, the Medici, ruled the city of Florence for years, but who were they?
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 3min
Episode #121 - Aoife MacMurrough
Episode #121 - Aoife MacMurrough by History Is Sexy
Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 5min
Episode #120 - The Merovingians
Frank time, let's talk about the people who give France its name.
Dec 23, 2025 • 1h
Episode #119 - Imhotep
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Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode #118 - Charles II
Episode #118 - Charles II by History Is Sexy
Nov 18, 2025 • 56min
Episode #117 - Beer and Bread
Episode #117 - Beer and Bread by History Is Sexy
Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 17min
Episode #116 - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Quick, no googling, how many of the seven wonders can you name off the top of your head?
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 16min
Episode #115 - Eleanor of Aquitaine
You may know her from the 1968 film "The Lion In Winter" but who was the real Eleanor of Aquitaine?
