Ancient Partying

**russia almighty** · 01-05-2009, 10:19

Introduce the Romans to some everclear, or 151, and I think they'd be rushing for the time machine.

You know how you defeat a heiteria? Try to explain integration.

**Labrat** · 01-05-2009, 20:09

Originally Posted by Dayve

That's really just a myth that advocates of circumcision like to tell people. Any doctor who knows his stuff will tell you that's a crock.

Actually, the WHO is currently sponsoring circumcision in parts of Africa in an attempt to control the spread of AIDS. Apparently, the area under the foreskin is very rich in white blood cells, which serve as a stepping stone for the virus to infect the body. Removing the foreskin removes these cells. However, I understand the evidence of circumcision's efficacy is not entirely complete (but it's not my field of expertise), and in any case it only reduces the chance of infection.

**Subotan** · 01-05-2009, 20:57

Yes, circumcision does allegedely help to decrease the chance of getting HIV. But HIV was not prevalent in Western Europe/Judea in 272 BC

**antisocialmunky** · 01-05-2009, 23:39

HIV is thought to have only recently jumped to humans because someone raped or got raped/bitten by a chimpanzee.

**Aemilius Paulus** · 01-06-2009, 02:00

Originally Posted by antisocialmunky

HIV is thought to have only recently jumped to humans because someone raped or got raped/bitten by a chimpanzee.

Considering the infamous ape prostitutes in Africa, and the boundless lust of men, the poor non-human primates were most likely raped first. The first case among a European was a British sailor in 1952. From Congo (Zaire) I believe. Then again, apes have been rumoured to attack women with intent to have intercourse with them, although it is highly disputed and sketchy.

**Novellus** · 01-06-2009, 02:17

Originally Posted by Aemilius Paulus

Considering the infamous ape prostitutes in Africa, and the boundless lust of men, the poor non-human primates were most likely raped first. The first case among a European was a British sailor in 1952. From Congo (Zaire) I believe. Then again, apes have been rumoured to attack women with intent to have intercourse with them, although it is highly disputed and sketchy.

TAKE YOUR STINKING PAWS OFF ME YOU DAMNED DIRTY APE!

**gamegeek2** · 01-06-2009, 03:47

Those "elite" symposia drinking/philosophical discussions often evolved into orgies as well.

And remember, the hetairai were the highest-ranking women in Greek society, and they often rose from humble backgrounds like slavery. If they had talent at pleasing men (in many different ways, dancing, talking, ****ing, partying, even just walking around in the street together) then often they could get some money and become free. Also, they were their own agents, were allowed to manage their own affairs, and their opinions were considered equally valid to those of male citizens.

Oh, and the prostitutes of Greece also had an incredible way of getting customers - they wrote "FOLLOW ME" on the bottom of their sandals, and a customer would see this, and be able to follow her (to who knows where...)