History of Love

screenable online: 5 episodes

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Love, desire, and passion are as old as humanity itself, and have shaped the relationship between men and women throughout the ages. But how has the power of love influenced the course of history? This spectacular five-part mini-series explores this question in an erotic journey through time.

Each episode highlights a different historical era, from the biological survivalism of the Stone Age, the rise in philosophical and political considerations in antiquity, the impact of religious beliefs in the Middle Ages, and the expectation of romance and individualism in the modern era.

Using stunning imagery, evocative music, and authentic and sensual reenactments, alongside engaging interviews with global scholars and researchers, the series offers deep insights into the ever-changing history of love and how it has shaped human civilisation.

Even our Old Stone Age ancestors preferred stable pair bonds. Most women chose men willing to help with child-rearing as partners. During the Neolithic Revolution, nomadic hunters and gatherers…

In antiquity, patriarchy spreads relentlessly. Almost exclusively men sit on thrones. Women give birth and raise children. Whether in ancient Egypt, Greece, or Rome, men use their power to set the…

Christianity declares human lust a sin. Those who indulge in physical desires are said to burn in hell. Only marital sex for procreation is acceptable. However, the church's body negativity ignores…

The rise of the bourgeoisie paves the way for the triumph of romantic love. Feelings rather than money now determine the choice of partner, marking the end of the arranged marriage. Personal…

The 20th century is a revolutionary era in which many moral taboos are broken and rights for sexual minorities are fought for. Pioneers like doctors Sigmund Freud and Magnus Hirschfeld shock with…