The History of Sex

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show_name = The History of Sex


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genre = Documentary
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writer = Kelly McPherson Melissa Jo Peltier
director = Jim Milio Shyam Benegal Melissa Jo Peltier
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narrated = Peter Coyote
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composer = Kevin Kiner
country = flagicon|United States The United States
language = English
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num_episodes = 5
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executive_producer = Charlie Maday Jim Milio Melissa Jo Peltier
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co-producer = Kelly McPherson
editor = Bruce Bailey Diana Friedberg Allison MacEwan
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runtime = 60 min
network = The History Channel
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first_run = 1999
first_aired = 17 September 1999
last_aired = 21 September 1999
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"The History of Sex" is a 1999 five part documentary series by Jim Milio, Kelly McPherson, and Melissa Jo Peltier; and narrated by Peter Coyote. It was first aired on The History Channel. It features interviews of Hugh Hefner, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Helen Gurley Brown, and more.

Episodes

;The 20th Century:This episode first aired on 17 September 1999.cite web|title = History of Sex on History Channel|publisher = TVGuide.com|url = http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/history-sex/202009 |accessdate = 2008-02-21] It covers birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, sex studies, and Viagra.;From Don Juan to Queen Victoria:This episode first aired on 18 September 1999. It covers the sexual lives of Giacomo Casanova to the Marquis de Sade, the pilgrims and the Puritans; African tribal rites; and Victorian society.;The Middle Ages:This episode first aired on 19 September 1999. It covers sex from ancient Rome to the Renaissance.;The Eastern World:This episode first aired on 20 September 1999. It covers sexuality from Japan, India, China, and Arabia. It also discusses the origin of the "Kama Sutra".;Ancient Civilization:This episode first aired on 21 September 1999. It covers sexuality from Mesopotamia, Rome, Egypt and Greece.

References

External links

* [http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117914528.html?categoryid=31&cs=1 "The History of Sex"] Variety review
*"Ancient Civilization"
** [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:181007 The History of Sex, Part 1: Classical Greece] at Allmovie
** [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/181007/The-History-of-Sex-Part-1-Classical-Greece/details The History of Sex, Part 1: Classical Greece] at The New York Times
*"The Eastern World"
** [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:244400 The History of Sex, Part 2: The Eastern World] at Allmovie
** [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/244400/The-History-of-Sex-Part-2-The-Eastern-World/overview The History of Sex, Part 2: The Eastern World] at The New York Times
*"The Middle Ages"
** [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:244401 The History of Sex, Part 3: The Middle Ages] at Allmovie
** [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/244401/The-History-of-Sex-Part-3-The-Middle-Ages/overview The History of Sex, Part 3: The Middle Ages] at The New York Times
*"From Don Juan to Queen Victoria"
** [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:244402 The History of Sex, Part 4: From Don Juan to Queen Victoria] at Allmovie
** [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/244402/The-History-of-Sex-Part-4-From-Don-Juan-to-Queen-Victoria/overview The History of Sex, Part 4: From Don Juan to Queen Victoria] at The New York Times
*"The 20th Century"
** [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:244403 The History of Sex, Part 5: The 20th Century] at Allmovie
** [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/244403/The-History-of-Sex-Part-5-The-20th-Century/overview The History of Sex, Part 5: The 20th Century] at The New York Times