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Sexual Revolution
Episode 2 of 3
Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch explains how the church took control of marriage in the 11th century and how the Protestant Reformation launched a sexual revolution.
Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch continues his exploration of how Christianity has shaped western attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality through history. Travelling from North East England to Germany and Italy, he explains how the Christian church took control of marriage in the 11th century, turning a civil institution into a sacred rite of Christianity. And he reveals how the Protestant Reformation launched a sexual revolution.
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The medieval Church's attitude towards sex
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Introduction to Episode 2
Duration: 02:02
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Diarmaid MacCulloch |
| Writer | Diarmaid MacCulloch |
| Director | Charles Colville |
| Producer | Charles Colville |
| Executive Producer | Chris Granlund |