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Short Stuff: Chastity Belts

Stuff You Should Know

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Victorian Misconceptions and Medieval Myths

This chapter examines the Victorian era's obsession with chastity belts, revealing their misattribution to the medieval period. The discussion highlights cultural attitudes of the time and efforts by modern scholars to clarify historical inaccuracies surrounding the Middle Ages.

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