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The Origins of Sexting

Find out the origins of sexting.

Long before phones allowed for sexting, how did the Ancient Romans exchange their illicit thoughts and desires?

Joining Kate today to explore erotic letters from antiquity to the modern day is Owen Hodkinson, Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Cultures at Leeds University.

This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.

All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media.

Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.

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41 minutes