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Emma Southon

Emma Southon

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Emma Southon is a British historian of ancient Rome, born in Brighton. She holds a PhD in Ancient History from the University of Birmingham (2013); her doctoral research was published as Marriage, Sex and Death: The Family and the Fall of the Roman West. After several years teaching ancient and medi…

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History Ancient History Non-Fiction Law Sociology

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Featured Works

Book cover of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Emma Southon

Book cover of Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore

Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore

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Rome of One's Own

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Marriage, Sex and Death

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Emma Southon's writing style like?

    Emma Southon is known for her distinctive blend of academic rigor and irreverent humor, making ancient history accessible and entertaining. She often uses modern language and pop culture references to illuminate historical events and figures.

  • Does Emma Southon have a podcast?

    Emma Southon co-hosts the popular podcast "History is Sexy," where she discusses various historical topics with a humorous and engaging approach.

  • What awards has Emma Southon won?

    Emma Southon won the New Generation Thinkers award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and BBC Radio 3, which recognizes academics who can bring their research to a wider audience.