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Disclaimer: he was most likely not actually masturbating in his final moments. A more probable explanation is that the hot pyroclastic flow from Mt. Vesuvius forcefully contracted his muscles, leaving him in that state.
I want to believe
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Newton had stated that his chastity was a result of him attempting to emulate his biggest role model -- Jesus Christ. (Could've also been a safe excuse)
It would be cool as hell if he was actually gay though.... I'll just imagine he was :P
Totally understandable, just look at that god damn jaw 🥵
(Though he was most probably homophobic, judging from the times he lived in and the fact that he was a devout christian)
Huh, that's a neater way to look at it!



That is the coolest history fact I've learned in months. Thank you!