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About The Repressed Sex Lives Of The Victorians

The public's perception of the Victorian era is that upper-class fustiness with a cold attitude to pleasure and mirth, but to what extent is that true? Discover what was really going on behind closed doors in Victorian Britain and why everything we thought we knew might be wrong. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

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Title
The Repressed Sex Lives Of The Victorians
Category
Society
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English

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