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What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history

By Katie Barclay, ARC Future Fellow and Professor in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University

You’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.

Open mouth to exchange breath

Medieval Christians valued the kiss as a symbol of unification, smooching…

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