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When the King Banned Kissing

On July 16th, 1439, King Henry VI of England banned kissing. The public attitude towards kissing, a very intimate act, says a lot about culture, the people and the times. A history of kissing is, to an extent, a history of human interaction that deserves to be remembered.

English
  • Originally Aired July 16, 2025
  • Runtime 21 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created July 27, 2025 by
    josh42
  • Modified July 27, 2025 by
    josh42