Sex in Ancient Rome
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
01/29/24
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How sexually depraved were the Romans?
Whilst they were a civlised, stoic and innovative bunch, they were also a promiscuous bunch with very questionable morals.
Joining us today is friend of the show Emma Southon, author of A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women.
How did the Romans view incest? What fate awaited the Vestal Virgins? And what went on at the debauched festivals of Bacchus? Let's find out.
This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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How did the Ancient Egyptians differ from us? In many ways they did, but in terms of sexuality, perhaps not so much.
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This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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What comes to mind when you think of a neanderthal?
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Joining us is to explore the life and sex of neanderthals, is Palaeolithic archaeologist and author of Growing Up In The Ice Age, April Nowell.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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