Reflections

Ancient Love and Rational Minds

From the ancient letters of courtesans to Renaissance salons and Enlightenment philosophers, this essay explores the hidden legacy of the high class independent escort—where sensuality, intellect, and power converge. Featuring figures like Veronica Franco, it reclaims a forgotten history shaped by love, art, and philosophical resistance.

The Curious History of Arab Escorts and the Arabian Nights

The figure of the Arab escort has long been shaped by myth, exoticism, and colonial distortion. This article explores how centuries of rich Arab culture—from poetry and science to music and storytelling—were reduced to fantasy through works like Arabian Nights and Victorian censorship. By tracing this transformation, we uncover the complex truth behind the stereotype and reclaim the Arab escort as a symbol of agency, intellect, and cultural legacy.