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Sex & Scandal in Ancient Egypt

Sex & Scandal in Ancient Egypt

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What did the Ancient Egyptians think about sex? Is there any truth to a rumoured royal sex scandal? What did they think of same-sex relationships?


In today's episode, Kate's joined by the fantastic historian and author Dr Campbell Price to go back thousands of years to the always-fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.


Find out why the Victorians sexualised the Ancient Egyptians, what an Ancient Egyptian mummy smells of, and what the first recorded chat-up line in history is!


*TW: This episode includes references to sexual assault*


This episode was edited by Tim Arstall and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.


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