
Episode 218
History of Monogamy
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society · History Hit
May 21, 202443m 12s
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Show Notes
<p>From the earliest iterations on the plains of Africa, to 21st century reconsiderations of it: are humans meant to be monogamous?</p><br><p>Joining Kate today is Helen Fisher, author of <a href="https://helenfisher.com/books/anatomy-of-love-a-natural-history-of-mating-marriage-and-why-we-stray/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ANATOMY OF LOVE: A Natural History Of Mating, Marriage, And Why We Stray</a>, to shed a light on our own relationship with this ancient social status.</p><br><p>How successful is it really? And will it survive well into the future?</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/</a></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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