History Extra podcast

Love: a weird & wonderful history

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Feb 7, 2024
From prehistoric carvings to grand romantic gestures, this podcast explores the curious and forgotten aspects of love throughout history. It discusses the early evidence of a kiss, the evolution of the heart symbol, magical spells for healing heartbreak, courtly love, unusual marriage traditions, and interesting stories and objects for a book on love.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the History and Philosophy of Love
02:07 • 5min
3
A journey through historical remedies for heartbreak and the divine nature of love
07:30 • 2min
4
Courtly Love and Dante's Beatrice
09:38 • 9min
5
Unusual Marriage Traditions Throughout History
18:45 • 4min