When asked to elaborate, Venice.ai did this:
Certainly. Here's a more detailed overview of the history of pornography:
Ancient Civilizations (35,000 BCE - 500 CE):
Erotic artifacts have been found in various ancient cultures, including cave paintings and sculptures from prehistoric times. The oldest known erotic artifact is believed to be the Venus of Willendorf, a small statue estimated to be around 25,000-30,000 years old.
Classical Antiquity (500 BCE - 476 CE):
Greece and Rome produced numerous works that dealt with sexuality, including explicit depictions in art and literature. Notable examples include Aristophanes' Lysistrata and Ovid's Ars Amatoria.
Middle Ages (476 CE - 1453 CE):
During this period, religious authorities tried to suppress pornography, considering it immoral and blasphemous. However, erotic texts like Margaret of Angoulême’s Heptameron continued to circulate in private circles.