Oh What A Time... #5 Marriage
Aug 13, 2023
Uncover the quirky history of marriage from medieval chaos to ancient incest in Egypt. Discover why tavern keepers in Rome faced wedding woes and laugh at the absurdities of bizarre medieval customs. The journey through love's evolution highlights societal pressures that shaped unions, contrasting romantic ideals with historical realities. Enjoy tales of phallic art and the humorous twists of human nature, all while engaging with listener anecdotes and reflecting on how perceptions of love have transformed over the ages.
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Navy Shark-Watch Swim
- Royal Navy officer Samuel Robert Kinghorn described swimming off a ship in six-kilometre deep water with a minigun on shark watch.
- He sent a photo and joked the gunner was ready to blow a shark's head off if it appeared.
Marriage As Family Strategy
- Roman marriages were family contracts focused on social and financial goals rather than romantic love.
- High mortality and legal penalties shaped frequent remarriage and strict expectations, especially for women.
Who Romans Could Marry
- Roman law loosened kinship restrictions over time, allowing close-relative marriages while banning unions with certain professions.
- Social status and morality assessments influenced acceptable marriage partners.