In order to understand how ancient societies distinguished between social function and emotional intimacy in same-sex relationships, it is important to first define what these concepts mean. Social...
Ancient practices of homosexuality have been studied extensively through artifacts such as pottery, sculpture, paintings, poems, religious texts, and stories. These depictions are often characterized...
The question of how same-sex relationships have been understood throughout history is an important one for understanding the fluidity and social construction of sexual norms. In ancient times,...
Some cultures have a history of worshiping fertility gods through sexual rituals. These practices often involved elaborate ceremonies involving various types of sexual activities, such as group sex,...
Sacred Prostitution was a common practice in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly during the Neo-Assyrian period (912–612 BCE), where it was associated with religious rituals and offerings to various...
Erotic art is a form of artistic expression that explores human sexuality and intimacy through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, literature, and film. It has been used for...