The history of romance novels and erotica is vast and fascinating! But what do we actually know about the genre? Where did it come from? How has it changed over the years? And why has it continued to be popular for centuries, even though in some cultures, erotica is still hidden?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://martinifisher.com/2022/10/11/from-erotica-to-historical-fiction-ancient-history-of-romance-novels/