Sex in the Aztec Empire

<p>The Aztec Empire might conjure up images of human sacrifice.</p><br><p>And whilst religious violence was part of their society, theirs was also a very egalitarian society where pleasure was valued and sexuality was an unashamed part of every day life.</p><br><p>How was queerness perceived and represented in this period? What sexual freedoms did they enjoy? And what part did the Goddess of Filth play in their lives?!</p><br><p>Joining Kate today is Caroline Pennock, author of&nbsp;<em>Bonds of Blood: Gender, Lifecycle and Sacrifice in Aztec Culture</em>. Her new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Savage-Shores-Caroline-Dodds-Pennock/dp/1474616909/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=SntKc&content-id=amzn1.sym.3413293e-3815-4359-96ba-1ec5110e0b30&pf_rd_p=3413293e-3815-4359-96ba-1ec5110e0b30&pf_rd_r=257-0003487-9541419&pd_rd_wg=b1Syl&pd_rd_r=1c75764d-5021-4011-b9f4-728da5450311&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe</em></a>, is out now.</p><br><p>This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.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&nbsp;<a href="https://historyhit/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</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>