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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Romans often cursed like sailors, but about different matters than modern folks.
Chapter 3: The Old Testament witnessed the rise of religious oath-swearing.
Chapter 4: Euphemisms are strictly forbidden throughout the New Testament.
Chapter 5: Many modern swear words were common in medieval times, but religious oaths then carried the greatest power.
Chapter 6: In the Renaissance, obscenities about excrement staged a notable comeback.
Chapter 7: The Victorians were so repressed that even the word “leg” evoked thoughts too taboo for public discussion.
Chapter 8: In the Victorian era, obscenities evolved into swear words as people used them more figuratively.
Chapter 9: Today, a fresh class of obscene words carries the most weight — racial slurs.
Description
Holy Sh*t (2013) is a journey through the history of swearing. Starting in ancient Rome and coming up to the present day, these blinks delve into the cultures of different periods to highlight the rich evolution of swear words and obscenities throughout history.
Who Should Listen
- Language lovers
- Historians, anthropologists and students of cultural studies
- People who want to broaden their swearing vocabulary