Browse episode ratings trends for The History of Sex. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of The History of Sex's 5 episodes.
Best Episodes of The History of Sex
Ancient Civilization
S1 Ep5
10.0
20th Aug 1999
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians, who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control. We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.
Worst Episodes of The History of Sex
The 20th Century
S1 Ep1
5.5
16th Aug 1999
A sensual, extensive series that looks at what sex has meant to the development of civilization--and what the development of civilization has meant to sex. From the first latex condom in the 1920s to the birth of the Pill in the 1960s, sexuality evolved at a rapid pace in the 20th century. How will sex change in the 21st century?
The History of Sex Episode Guide
The 20th Century
S1 Ep1
5.5
16th Aug 1999
A sensual, extensive series that looks at what sex has meant to the development of civilization--and what the development of civilization has meant to sex. From the first latex condom in the 1920s to the birth of the Pill in the 1960s, sexuality evolved at a rapid pace in the 20th century. How will sex change in the 21st century?
From Don Juan to Queen Victoria
S1 Ep2
17th Aug 1999
This part of our sexual sweep through history covers the intensely romantic (Don Juan, Casanova) and the darkly perverse (Marquis de Sade), then moves on to the 19th century with its quirky views. It is the era of Queen Victoria, yet mail-order pornography takes off. We also reveal carnal kinks of the Pilgrims and Puritans.
The Middle Ages
S1 Ep3
10.0
18th Aug 1999
In this steamy history, we trace the evolution of sexual beliefs and practices from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance. We'll also uncover the conflicting extremes of medieval romance and sex--from the bawdy life of European city dwellers to the staid and dangerous practice of courtly love. Medieval scholars offer humorous and interesting carnal tales of lusty knights, bawdy widows, naughty priests, and chaste maidens.
The Eastern World
S1 Ep4
19th Aug 1999
An exploration of sex in China, Japan, India, and the Arab world that offers an intriguing perspective on the interrelation of sexuality and spirituality in eastern culture. Among the topics presented are the ancient Chinese equivalent of Viagra, Japanese acceptance of prostitutes and pornographic art, and tips from the Kama Sutra.
Ancient Civilization
S1 Ep5
10.0
20th Aug 1999
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians, who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control. We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.
The best rated episodes of The History of Sex are:
Ancient Civilization S1E5 rated 10.0
The lowest rated episodes of The History of Sex are:
The 20th Century S1E1 rated 5.5
The first episode of The History of Sex aired on August 16, 1999.
The last episode of The History of Sex aired on August 20, 1999.
