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Osculate me, you fool! A brief history of romantic kissing

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862 - 1918); oil on canvas, 1907 - 8. From the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.
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‘The Kiss’ by Gustav Klimt; oil on canvas, 1907–8. From the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.

This hour, a look at why humans touch others with their lips (and often their tongues!). Join us as we overthink the simple act of kissing.

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  • Marcel Danesi: Professor Emeritus of Linguistic Anthropology at The University of Toronto and author of
  • Matthew Longcore: Director of Membership and Outreach for the Human Relations Area Files at Yale University and an Adjunct Faculty Member in Anthropology at the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Stamford
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Jennifer LaRue is a freelance writer, editor, publicist, and producer. She’s written about health and travel for The Washington Post, published four children’s picture books, and hosted hundreds of virtual author talks during the pandemic. She’s a little bit giddy about producing for The Colin McEnroe Show.