Polyamory: From Mormons to 60s Counterculture

<p>The polyamory movement has a long and interesting history. It takes in Pilgrims meeting Native American Indians, Mormons having their take on it, and a modern version born from 60s counterculture and the civil rights movement.</p><br><p>But what beliefs underpin this lifestyle choice? And who are the figureheads who have defined it historically?</p><br><p>Today we’re joined by Glen Olsen, author of&nbsp;<em>50 Years of Polyamory in America</em>, to find out more.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Siobhan Dale, and produced by senior producer Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>If you're enjoying Betwixt please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</a>. It would mean the world to us!</p><br><p>Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Kate Lister, Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Mary Beard and more.Get 50% off your first 3 months with code BETWIXT. </p><br><p>Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at&nbsp;<a href="http://historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.</p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>