Sex and love

A group of men wearing togas assault Julius Caesar in this painting depicting his assassination.

Violence, rebellion and sexual exploitation: the darker side of Ancient Rome

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3 of the most famous royal weddings in history

A portrait of actress Nell Gwynn, longtime mistress to King Charles II.

From Nell to Meghan: 10 romances between actors and royals

A Georgian painting depicting children leaving for school

The Georgian guide to perfect parenting

The future Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace following their wedding, 20 November 1947. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Royal wedding traditions through history: etiquette, menus and the dress code

Elizabeth Woodville and Edward IV

When royals marry ‘commoners’: a brief history

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Elizabeth’s love rival . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Nefertiti

Has the world been blinded by Nefertiti’s beauty?

Winston Graham's Poldark novels remind us of aspects of the past that might otherwise remain in the shadows, says Hannah Greig. (Image credit: Mammoth screen/BBC)

The real history behind ‘Poldark’ series three: episode nine

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Portrait of Jane Austen (1775-1817). Private Collection. (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Austen’s influences: Lucy Worsley on the author’s life and work . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Jane Austen and Tudor London . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Anonymous engraving, master of the garden of love, 15th century, France, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale. (Photo by: Photo12/UIG via Getty Images)

7 ways to say “I love you” in medieval Europe

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The Duke of Wellington and his ‘Dearest Georgy’

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Who were ‘Stella’ and ‘Fanny’?

An acrobat dancer, c1200 BC. (Getty Images)

Love, sex and marriage in ancient Egypt