Greco-Roman Sexuality
Was public sex celebrated in ancient Greco-Roman society?
4.4 (36)
44 mins
Discover how Greek and Roman cultures celebrated diverse sexual expressions, from public sex festivals to erotic art. Explore the roles of women and powerful figures like Agrippina who wielded their sexuality for influence.
Ep 1:
How Did Ancient Romans View Gay Relationships?
Ep 2:
How Did Ancient Roman Laws Treat Incest?
Ep 3:
How Did the Athenians Link Sexual Violence With Male Power?
Ep 4:
Was Female Infidelity Worse Than Male Affairs in Ancient Greece & Rome?
Ep 5:
How Did Ancient Roman Link Women’s Purity to the Health of the State?
Ep 6:
How Did Public Sex Festivals Work in Ancient Greece and Rome?
Ep 7:
Were Greek Gods Judged for Raping and Cheating?
Ep 8:
How Chaotic and Sexual Were Ancient Roman Feasts?
Ep 9:
How Was Sexuality Celebrated in Ancient Londinium?
Ep 10:
How Common Was Erotic Art in Ancient Roman Homes?
Ep 11:
How Did Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine View Sex?
Ep 12:
How Did Emperor Elagabalus' Sexuality Defy Roman Norms?
Discussions (12)
Richard
Level 6 · 8 mo agoElagabalus wasn't playful. He was a trainwreck.
Xylon
Level 7 · 9 mo agoElagabalus was way ahead of the curve on gender norms. It is hilarious that Romans were fine with phallic statues everywhere but lost their minds over a dancing emperor.
Seymour
Level 3 · 9 mo agoCalling Elagabalus merely 'theatrical' feels reductive. That reads like a genuine identity struggle to me, not just a bored teen acting out. 🤨
