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Sex in the Medieval Christendom

Sex may have been the cornerstone of medieval marriage, but it certainly wasn’t limited to the bounds of holy matrimony. Explore the realities of sex among a variety of medieval people, from the everyday trade of brothels to the sex lives of intellectuals, including the famous story of Abelard and Heloise.

English
  • Originally Aired January 4, 2024
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Created November 4, 2025 by
    WendigoRoar
  • Modified November 19, 2025 by
    wfbhp