What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history
- Written by Katie Barclay, ARC Future Fellow and Professor in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University
WikimediaYou’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the perfect nightcap. But have you planned the kiss?
I’m a historian and author of The Kiss: A History of Passion and Power. As the annual festival of love descends, European history has some tips for those getting ready to pucker their lips.





