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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 58 MIN

S is for STD's Throughout History

from Macabre : Dark History · host Dark History and True Crime

From ancient Mesopotamian love curses to the syphilitic nobles of the Renaissance Era, history proves that what happens in the brothel definitely doesn’t stay in the brothel. STDs have shaped empires, inspired some truly terrifying "cures," and left their mark (sometimes literally) on history’s most powerful figures. Tune in to Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, where we unwrap the itchy, oozing truth about history’s most infamous infections—no penicillin required!🖤✨ Macabre: A Dark History Podcast—where we uncover the morbid stories history tried to bury.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at [email protected] our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSources:https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/13/stis-through-the-centuries/Celsus, De Medicina (On Medicine)Galen, On the Power of the Drugs and On the Therapeutics of the ArtsRichlin, Amy. The Garden of Priapus: Sexuality and Aggression in Roman Humor (Oxford Studies in Roman Literature and Culture)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From ancient Mesopotamian love curses to the syphilitic nobles of the Renaissance Era, history proves that what happens in the brothel definitely doesn’t stay in the brothel. STDs have shaped empires, inspired some truly terrifying "cures," and left their mark (sometimes literally) on history’s most powerful figures. Tune in to Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, where we unwrap the itchy, oozing truth about history’s most infamous infections—no penicillin required!🖤✨ Macabre: A Dark History Podcast—where we uncover the morbid stories history tried to bury.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Learn about us at www.macabrepod.comEmail us at [email protected] our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastSources:https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/13/stis-through-the-centuries/Celsus, De Medicina (On Medicine)Galen, On the Power of the Drugs and On the Therapeutics of the ArtsRichlin, Amy. The Garden of Priapus: Sexuality and Aggression in Roman Humor (Oxford Studies in Roman Literature and Culture)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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