Is your propensity towards monogamy the result of kings and queens or an underlying biological trap? Vox’s new Netflix program, explained explores what we know on the topic.

With culture wars reaching their breaking point, it is time we look at what research says about pair bonding. Monogamy, explained is a short documentary which meets modern couples, explores our sexual organization throughout antiquity, and works its way down to the fundamental “characteristics” we share with primates.

What we know so far is that humans are adaptable.

Monogamy, explained

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