Episode #32 - "Chinese Tickle Torture?"

History Is Sexy

English - May 01, 2019 22:01 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
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This time on History is Sexy, Emma and Janina investigate the persistent notion of tickling being used as torture. Where does this story come from? Are there any sources at all? What are Mario and Luigi doing in that picture?
Content Warning/Listener discretion is advised: This episode contains descriptions of mutilation and torture.

Sources: https://historyissexy.com/show-notes/episode-32-chinese-tickle-torture