When Britannia Kink-Shamed The Waves | The History of Sex Work (Part 1)
Podcast:Fin vs History Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026 Description: For as long as there have been fat ugly men, there have been women who charge to have sex with them. But who knew it was us free-loving, sexually liberated brits who invented all the stigma and shame? The show for people who like history but don't care what actually happened. For weekly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to series, become a Truther and sign up to the Patreon patreon.com/fintaylor Chapters; 00:00 - Happy ending? 02:40 - Cockallation 06:42 - oldest profession 08:21 - The epic of Gilgamesh 10:01 - Gay sheep 12:30 - Shamhat the harlot 15:29 - Cumscription 20:57 - Ancient Greece 25:39 - When in Rome 28:57 - Lupanar 36:52 - Medieval brothels 39:18 - Cunny for your thoughts 41:44 - Gropecunt lane 45:01 - Cucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices