Episode 296
Origins of the Condom
Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb meets Dr. Kate Stevenson, whose work as a dress historian has taken her on a journey of discovery into the origins of the condom.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
February 15, 202428m 38sExplicit
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Show Notes
<p>The first surviving mention of condoms dates from the mid-16th century, in the writings of an Italian anatomist better known for the discovery of the fallopian tubes. Born out of a medical need to prevent the spread of syphilis, the condom was originally made from fabric, normally linen, and later from animal guts.</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb meets Dr. Kate Stevenson, whose work as a dress historian has taken her on a journey of discovery into the origins of the condom.</p><br><p>**WARNING: This episode contains graphic language and sexual content**</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p><strong>Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code TUDORS. Sign up now for your 14-day free trial </strong><a href="https://access.historyhit.com/checkout/subscribe/receipt?code=tudors&plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here ></strong></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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