Enjoy a new historical erotic podcast that awakens curiosity, stirs desire, and brings history’s whispers to life.
Welcome to Lust Through the Ages, the podcast where history takes off its corset. I’m Williamaye Jones, your host and resident book lover, here to read you the scandalous stories our ancestors tried to keep under wraps. Each week, we’ll curl up with a chapter from classic erotica and then gossip a little about the time period that produced it — the courtesans, the censors, the whispers behind the curtains. Think of this as a salon for the curious: part book club, part history lesson, and a touch of mischief. So pour a glass, get comfortable, and let’s turn the page together.
Italy, 1530s, where sacred art meets sinful curiosity. Nanna’s “education” of Antonia takes a bolder turn, one confession at a time.
New episodes drop every other Wednesday.
Behind every whispered chapter is a guide who knows how to tell it. Williamaye Jones is a historical novelist, essayist, longtime book editor and lifelong book lover who delights in uncovering the stories that flirt between fact and fantasy. With a background steeped in research — and a smooth, velvety tone that draws listeners in — she brings wit, warmth, and a sly wink that makes you feel like you’re part of the secret. In Lust Through the Ages, Williamaye isn’t just reading — she’s curating a salon for grownups, where forbidden books become an experience to savor.
Missed a week? The scandal doesn’t stop at the convent door. Below you’ll find every episode of Lust Through the Ages — from whispered confessions to marital mischief — ready to stream whenever your curiosity strikes.
This two-minute trailer introduces the podcast where classic erotic literature meets witty, modern commentary. A place where history takes off its corset.
Italy, 1530s, where piety meets temptation. Nanna introduces Antonia to life behind convent walls, and let’s just say vows aren’t the only things being broken.
The stories don’t stop with the podcast. Each episode will be paired with a companion blog that digs deeper into the history behind the scandal — context, characters, and details too delicious to leave out of the show.
I chose to begin with Pietro Aretino because his Dialogues shook the Renaissance with wit, boldness, and unashamed eroticism. His work sets the perfect stage for a show that isn’t afraid to unbutton history’s secrets. Stay tuned. I’ll also be creating special holiday episodes and inviting fascinating guests to join me along the way.
Episode blogs launch on Sundays, starting October 19.
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