Video Description
" Throughout recorded history, man has devised countless ways to control the urge for sex. This one-of-a-kind exploration ventures back to the great civilizations of the past for a titillating look at LOVE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD.From the wild excess of the fabled Roman orgies to the blistering sands of Egypt, the diverse and fascinating sexual practices of the ancient world are unveiled. Rarely seen artworks from the world's finest museums and private collections offer a glimpse into the bedrooms of the past. Ancient writings show how standards of sexual decorum formed not only the basis of private behavior, but also rules of government and worship. See how polygamy, incest and homosexuality have been viewed through the ages, and explore the cults of fertility goddesses like Aphrodite and Isis. Hidden from view, obscured by centuries and often forbidden by law, the sexual adventures of the ancients have much to tell us about the power, allure and meaning of love. "
