Historical Facts

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By 300AD, Rome had 45 brothels, and they were so popular they had to stay closed until the late afternoon.

If they'd been open in the mornings, no one would have bothered to go to work.

Prostitution was fully legal in Rome, and men would also offer their services.

At one point, a census showed there were 32,000 sex workers operating in the city.

"Road signs" shaped like penises pointed the way to the nearest pleasure house.