Episode #25 - What's The History Of Witch Trials?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy This week Emma and Janina dive into the history of witch trials and the story of the possessed nuns of Loudun! What's the real story behind one of medieval Europe's most famous possession stories? What happened to the townspeople of Salem, Massachusetts? Featuring: A whole host of demons, signing a contract! 👿✒️ Some really gruesome executions! 💀💉 Nuns doing things that nuns aren't allowed to do! ⛪💞 Sources: https://historyissexy.com/show-notes/episode-25-witch-trials
10 Jan 20191h 10min
Episode #24 - Quick Christmas Questions Special!
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy It's Christmas! To celebrate the season of goodwill, we're answering your excellent quick questions in our bumper Xmas special! Where does Santa come from? Is Christmas really a pagan thing? Who is Father Christmas? How was he different to Santa? Why did the Puritans hate him? And much more!
24 Dec 20181h 22min
Episode #23 - What's the History of the Crimson Wave?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy In this episode, Emma and Janina take a deep dive into the history of menstruation! What methods did people in the past use to cope during their periods? What cultural attitudes and taboos did historic societies have towards the subject of menstruation? Why do modern people tend to have heavier periods? Featuring: All manner of bizarre "feminine hygiene products" (designed by people who have not menstruated) The Period Hut Various belts and apparatuses!
12 Dec 20181h 3min
Episode #22 - What's The History Of Albinism?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy This time on History is Sexy, Emma and Janina dive into a listener's question about the history of people with albinism. Why did the Romans think they came from Albania? How has their history shaped understandings of race? and what challenges do they face in our modern world? Featuring: Noah being embarrassed 😳👴 The man who made Icelanders very angry ❄️🤬 Voltaire being awful 🇫🇷💢 And plenty more!
29 Nov 20181h
Episode #21 - What's The History of Omens?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Join Emma and Janina as they consult the oracle, examine the augurs, and read the stars in their quest to answer another question: What's the history of omens? Featuring: Magpies! Some very unfortunate chickens! Your mum's spine!
15 Nov 20181h 8min
Episode #20 - What Are The Best Historic Ghost Stories?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy As it's that time of year, we dive into history's most mysterious and macabre ghost stories. What is a ghost anyway? Would you want to do the hoovering for eternity? Emma and Janina investigate these troublesome tales of terror and share their favourite spooky stories from history. Featuring: Spooky spectres! 👻😱 Mysterious mishaps! 🏴☠️ Gruesome ghouls! 🍔👶 Sexy skeletons! 💀👙
30 Okt 20181h 2min
Episode #19 - How Have Natural Disasters Shaped The World?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Join Emma and Janina as they tackle a historical topic you might not have heard much about, just how have natural disasters changed the world we live in? Featuring: Volcanos, which we ought to worship really. 🌋🌋🌋 Earthquakes 🏚️ Famines 💀 and much more!
17 Okt 20181h 3min
Episode #18 - What's The History Of Names?
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/historyissexy Join Emma and Janina as they delve into the historic and linguistic mysteries of names. Why did medieval kings have nicknames? Where do surnames come from? Featuring: A million Gaius Juliuses John le Fucker If-Christ-had-not-died-for-thee-thou-hadst-been-damned Barbon
26 Sep 20181h 10min
