Episode 21
The Museum of Sex Objects
Big. Grey. Veiny? What is it?
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society · History Hit
June 24, 202230m 8s
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Show Notes
<p>We’re used to exhibits in museums detailing our ancestors’ home lives and work lives, but what about their sex lives?</p><br><p>On a sunny day in London, Kate met Deborah Sim, the Keeper of the Museum of Sex Objects, who brought along a collection of objects that represent just that.</p><br><p>From a china figurine to a mysterious mudlarking discovery, what can these objects tell us about the history of sex and sexuality?</p><br><p>*WARNING: There are adult themes in this episode*</p><p> </p><p>Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Pete Dennis.</p><br><p>To find out more about the museum, you can find it <a href="https://www.museumofsexobjects.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit.</p><p> </p><p>This episode includes music by Epidemic Sound.</p>
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