Ancient Intelligence

#141 | Flirting and Courtship Pt 2 - Pre and Post Industrial Revolution

April 20, 2026
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About This Episode13:17 ** Correction - I meant 800% (not 1800%)This is PT 2 of Flirting and Courtship where I pick up from where I left off in PT 1 (Medieval Europe). In this episode I take us from Renaissance through the Colonial Era through the Victorian era into the Industrial Revolution and the turn of the twentieth century.PT 1 -    • Flirting and Courtship Pt 1 - Vikings, Rom...  In this episode I explain what the biggest distinctions were in courtship and flirtation before and after the Industrial revolution.Listen in to learn about how we invented the concept of dating and why, what the three biggest changes were that brought on the shift in how young people got together, the major distinctions between courtship and dating, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro02:24 — Courtship moves into the public sphere04:39 — How pre-industrial courtship worked06:55 — Romance starts reshaping expectations09:23 — What love starts to mean11:47 — Rules and structure begin breaking down14:06 — The rise of a new “third space”16:18 — The idea of the “charity girl”18:12 — How courtship was changing20:36 — What broke down over time23:01 — Outro_______________Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship.Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbABook a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov...If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights abou

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