Pagan Ritual Nudity

This is the wild story of a 12th century French philosopher, Abelard, who fell in love with his student, Heloise.There are a lot of problematic issues going on. Not least their age gap, the resulting power dynamic, and, oh yes—Abelard was castrated.So why does this love story end ...  Show more

You know her from the perfume, the little black dress, the double C bag clasp, but who was the woman, Coco Chanel? What even was her real name?From her origin story, through her inspirations and affairs, to her connections to the Nazi party - today we find out more about Chanel.K ...  Show more

Join Ashley and special guest Kim as they discuss the topic of skyclad practice--also known as ritual nudity. You can find Kim on Instagram @ravens_lenore. You can find Ashley on Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Facebook (Seeking Witchcraft Podcast), or ...  Show more

The female nude is a cornerstone of Western art, so how should we interpret her importance? Cristen and Caroline investigate the art history and societal significance of these mysterious unclothed muses.

Warning: this episode contains explicit language.Medieval people weren’t prudish—far from it. Dan is joined by medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega to explore sex, marriage, and desire in the Middle Ages. They delve into the beliefs around sodomy as “non-procreative sex”; pilgrim ...  Show more

The guys share awkward spa stories, then rank the best/worst places to be naked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices