{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60032060-080e-42c5-ac26-f93fc2b4d612/65b3a8ce8a9ba30016a10ee8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sex in Ancient Rome","description":"<p>How sexually depraved were the Romans?</p><p><br></p><p>Whilst they were a civlised, stoic and innovative bunch, they were also a promiscuous bunch with very questionable morals.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining us today is friend of the show Emma Southon, author of <a href=\"https://www.emmasouthon.com/roman-women\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women</em></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>How did the Romans view incest? What fate awaited the Vestal Virgins? And what went on at the debauched festivals of Bacchus? Let's find out.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href=\"https://historyhit/subscription/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p>","author_name":"History Hit"}