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The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli (1480s). Credit: Wikimedia.
13 Feb 2023

The Fascinating World of Aphrodisiacs

From oysters to artichokes—discover how early modern aphrodisiacs were believed to enhance fertility, not just pleasure, linking lust to reproduction.

The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli (1480s). Credit: Wikimedia.
13 Feb 2023

The Fascinating World of Aphrodisiacs

From oysters to artichokes—discover how early modern aphrodisiacs were believed to enhance fertility, not just pleasure, linking lust to reproduction.

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