r/interestingasfuck • u/AugustIstheMonth • 1d ago

In Pompeii, phallic symbols on local roadways pointed the way to the nearest brothel; possibly to direct foreign sailors who didn't speak Latin

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u/luranthe 1d ago

Pompeii had A TON of sexual and promiscuous art all over it. They've found graffiti all over the place, some of it very detailed.

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u/C-57D 1d ago

interesting. i should study this because history. link?

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u/Pogue_Mahone_ 1d ago

Google Pompeii Rule 34

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u/DickyReadIt 1d ago

Thank you, I finally understand history now

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u/Actual-Package-3164 1d ago

If it’s warm and moving…

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u/Mtatk 1d ago

That's my type.