Eleanor will be discussing medieval sexuality, as it was conceptualised, attempts at regulating it, and what people were actually doing. Medieval thinkers built on classical philosophy to conceptualise what sex was and how men and women related to it. From a theological standpoint, they also tried to qualify the sex people should be having and persuade them not to do anything else. Of course the fact that theologians were trying to make rules about sex means that people were breaking them. We'll take a look at what constitutes a good date for your average medieval person.


Eleanor Janega is a doctor of medieval history, with specialties in sexuality, propaganda, the Black Death, and apocalyptic thought. She teaches at the London School of Economics and writes at her blog, going-medieval.com, as well as for the Washington Post, History Today, and BBC History. Her upcoming book The Middle Ages: A Graphic Guide is out on Icon early next year. She is really really fun at parties.


Recording from May 20th Nerd Nite London livestream


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