The surprising journey of an ancient word from innocence to scandal
In short: Sex historian Kate Lister explores the etymology of a word that has shifted from having innocent origins to carrying a scandalous connotation today.
In this talk, Kate Lister chronicles the curious history of the word 'cunt.' She traces its evolution from an honest term to one considered 'nasty' in modern contexts, weaving together a narrative that touches on queens and even cows.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Kate Lister: An honest history of an ancient and "nasty" word
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/history-an-honest-history-of-an-ancient-and-nasty-word.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in History · Latest · A–Z · All topics
