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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Episode #3: Did Anyone Marry For Love Before 1987?
"Before Scott and Charlene tied the knot, did anyone marry for love?" Join Emma & Janina as they attempt to unravel the history of love marriages. This episode's book recommendation: Hild - Nicola Griffiths Other Books: Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage - Stephanie Coontz I Don’t: A Contrarian History of Marriage - Susan Squire Public Vows: A History of Marriage and the Nation - Nancy F. Cott Sex, Marriage and and Family in World Religions - Don S. Browning Marriage, Sex and Death: The Family and the Fall of the Roman West - Emma Southon Eucheria of Marsailles, Sixth Century Satirical Poem.