From sacred rituals in Mesopotamian temples to the neon glow of modern red-light districts, prostitution has been called the world’s oldest profession for a reason. In this episode, we trace its long, complicated history as it began with fertility rites and sacred customs, shifted into a practice that was condemned and taxed across empires, and eventually became tangled with morality, law, and survival in the modern age. Along the way, we meet courtesans and concubines, street workers and activists, and see how societies across time have never fully decided whether to embrace, regulate, or punish sex work.New Episodes: Mon/Wed/Fri (If people enjoy, and feedback via reviews and ratings is good, will release daily)Request an episode: [email protected] History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.

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