Jennifer Evans

Join Dr. Jennifer Evans, a historian specializing in early modern history, as she dives into the bizarre world of Tudor and Stuart aphrodisiacs. Discover the ridiculous yet fascinating ingredients like sparrows and garlic that were believed to ignite passion. Evans humorously links mystical remedies and anatomical foods to romantic attraction, dissecting how societal influences shaped views on desire and fertility. Explore how these quirky beliefs reflect cultural norms and medical practices of the time, shining a light on the complexities of attraction in historical marriages.