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Why Were Ancient Dicks So Small?

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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The Anatomy of Art: Hercules and Masculinity

This chapter explores the depiction of male anatomy in classical art, focusing on a statue of Hercules and the contrast between his muscular physique and modest genitalia. The host, with insights from a classics professor, examines historical perceptions of masculinity and the societal implications of artistic choices regarding male body representation.

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