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History Is Sexy

History Is Sexy

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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.All rights reserved
Episodes
  • Episode 128 - What's the Deal with Ranavalona I and the Kingdom of Madagascar?

    Episode 128 - What's the Deal with Ranavalona I and the Kingdom of Madagascar?
    May 18 2026
    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 historian and a deep dive into pre-Christian religious belief in Madagascar. Support the show at www.patreon.com/historyissexy Show notes etc at www.historyissexy.com
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • An announcment from Emma

    An announcment from Emma
    May 10 2026
    A small announcement and plea for support! https://www.emmasouthon.com/events2026
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    2 mins
  • Episode 127: What's the Deal with Ancient Stoicism?

    Episode 127: What's the Deal with Ancient Stoicism?
    May 5 2026
    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 Podcast at www.patreon.com/historyissexy Show notes and sources at historyissexy.com/show-notes/episode-127-whats-the-deal-with-stoicism
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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