This is History: A Dynasty to Die For In Conversation | Mediaeval sex and bishop brothels - with Diarmaid MacCulloch
Oct 22, 2024
Join Dan Jones as he chats with Diarmaid MacCulloch, a professor from Oxford and author of Lower than the Angels. They dive into the church's surprising history with sexuality, exploring Pope Gregory VII's efforts to curb clergy misconduct. Discover how views on same-sex love have evolved and why bishops were linked to London's early brothels. MacCulloch sheds light on the tension between doctrine and societal norms, revealing the complex relationship between faith and desire in the Middle Ages.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Unraveling Christianity and Sexuality
03:06 • 4min
Miraculous Intervention: A Tale of Medieval Sodomy
07:30 • 2min
The Evolution of Church Regulation on Sexuality in the Middle Ages
09:45 • 4min
Clerical Marriage and Celibacy: A Historical Shift
13:21 • 5min
The Church's Moral Evolution on Sexuality
18:32 • 10min
