Sex in the Ancient World - Season 1 Episode 1 Prostitution in Pompeii
The oldest known brothel in the world is discovered in Pompeii. A startling system is revealed that includes widespread prostitution and sexual slavery. Experts piece together the elaborate system and show how the sex trade helped reinforce class and power in Ancient Rome.
This intriguing look at the sexual practices of ages past focuses on the infamous location of Pompeii, home to the oldest known brothel in the historical world.
The excavations of Pompeii reveal a thriving sex industry with prostitutes ranging from female slaves to male celebrities. But like today, sexual promiscuity was not considered proper or even legal. This program examines how such blatant behavior could flourish under fairly strict social norms and whether Pompeii was a sexual hot spot or reflects common practice in the Roman Empire.
With commentary from historians and archaeologists, the film explains how issues like prostitution and sexual slavery affected the world of ancient Rome.
Year: 2009
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: History
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First Air Date: Mar 08, 2009
Last Air date: Aug 08, 2009
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 2 Episode
Runtime: 60 minutes
IMDb: 7.50/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 0.8255
Language: English
Keyword : prostitution, sex
Season
Season 1
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