The city of Pompeii was buried alive in 79 CE when the nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted. The city was almost perfectly preserved, frozen forever in a moment of time. Among the many treasures discovered there over the ensuing 2,000 years were a series of erotic artworks, including these two that advertise services available at the local bath house / brothel.
It’s fascinating how simultaneously ancient and modern they seem. I was also heartened to think that women could get that kind of attention so long ago!
@emmasfriend I guess there’s a fair amount of erotic art and, um, artifacts, from Pompeii. I’ve read it’s a challenge for curators who want to show it because it’s interesting and important—but also not quite suitable for younger visitors.
This is repeated over and over until the whole world believes it, or at least pretends to.
But what exactly is it that makes it unsuitable for younger visitors? Isn't it really that most adults find it embarrassing to explain so they make the excuse of unsuitability?
Pompeii is fascinating! I loved exploring and would love to go back and spend more time there. They were so forward thinking in the way they built and lived.
It is our Judeo-Christian traditions that limit our attitudes. We've only relatively recently started enjoying what civilizations, 6,000 years ago practiced.
