Medieval Lesbians
How do you begin to look for examples of lesbians in the medieval period?Even though it was deeply frowned upon by the powers that be, the clues are very much there... if you know where to look.What e...
17 Jan 202545min
History of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick has a unique feminine power to it.It's been on the lips of some of the most influential people in history, including Cleopatra and Elizabeth I, and really took off in the 20th century.Why...
14 Jan 202535min
Inside the Brothel of Pompeii
Sex work was everywhere in the ancient world, but a known dedicated space for it (a brothel), is an extremely rare and important thing.Pompeii offers exactly that, with details such as graffiti and dr...
10 Jan 202546min
Ancient Eroticism, Pagan Workouts & Body Ideals: History of the Gym
It's January and (reluctant) thoughts turn to gym memberships, but what are the ancient origins of this phenomena?From the naked workouts of Ancient Greece to the bodybuilders of the 19th century, a l...
7 Jan 202540min
Medieval Sex Myths
From medieval d*ck pics to sex with monks, how did people in medieval times think about sex and sexuality?It was a period that spanned roughly 1,000 years and even though views on sex were largely sha...
3 Jan 202546min
When Was The First Boob Job?
Cosmetic procedures are a huge part of (most of our) worlds.With new ones seemingly cropping up all the time, the boob job feels like an old classic.What are the origins of the boob job? Who had the f...
30 Des 202459min
Did Ancient People Have Sex Toys?
Dating back some 30,000 years, sex toys have a long (no pun intended) and fascinating history.What were the earliest sex toys like? How did technology change them? And did Victorian doctors really pre...
27 Des 202442min
Sex Life & Scandal of Charles Dickens
Like it or not, there's no escaping Charles Dickens at this time of year.But who was the man behind classics such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist and of course, A Christmas Carol?His life is as ...
24 Des 202448min
