The Curious History of Dating by Nichi Hodgson Summary
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From Queen Victoria's romance to Tinder swipes, "The Curious History of Dating" reveals how courtship evolved over three centuries. Did you know Valentine's cards exploded from 60,000 to 400,000 in just four years? Discover the fascinating social codes that shaped modern love.
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From Courtship Cards to Digital Desire: Romance Through the Ages
Dating hasn't always meant swiping right or sliding into DMs. Throughout history, the quest for love has reflected society's evolving values around gender, class, and sexuality. In Georgian England, fan language allowed women to communicate romantic interest through subtle movements-a fan drawn across the cheek meant "I love you," while twirling it in the left hand signaled "we are being watched." Victorian calling cards functioned as the original dating profiles, with gentlemen leaving their cards with servants, hoping ladies would return the gesture. Each era created its own romantic rituals, from chaperoned tea parties to wartime dance halls where "khaki fever" swept young women off their feet. These practices weren't merely quaint customs-they were sophisticated social systems that revealed power dynamics between genders, classes, and races. The journey from elaborately coded Victorian courtship to today's direct digital connections tells us as much about our changing society as it does about the timeless human desire for connection.
The Regulated Heart: Georgian and Victorian Romance
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From Depression to Sexual Revolution: 1930s-1960s
Sexual Liberation and Digital Connection: 1970s to Present
The Enduring Dance of Desire
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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