Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
10/01/24
•45m
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Sexual purity was hugely importance in the medieval world, especially for women.
How did chastity work in practice? Why was it so important? And was the infamous chastity belt really used?
Joining Kate today is friend of the show and co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval, Eleanor Janega, to help us unlock the mysteries of Medieval chastity once and for all.
This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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This episode was produced and edited by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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Why were children punished for illegitimacy in the 18th century? And what does the word even mean?
The truth is quite shocking, and probably still affects a lot of the people you know today.
Joining Kate today is Kate Gibson, historian and author of Illegitimacy, Family, and Stigma in England, 1660-1834, to explore the ways that female sexuality played a part in the stigma of illegitimacy, and how attitudes evolved, from the Victorians up until the modern day.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer is Charlotte Long.
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Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.
Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa
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