Kissin' Cousins -

: In Regency romance or Southern gothic literature, cousin relationships often highlight the pressures of family loyalty and heritage.

: In the 19th-century U.S., a shift began as medical and religious authorities began associating cousin marriage with "idiocy" and genetic defects. This led to many states enacting bans that remain today; 30 states currently prohibit first-cousin marriage. Kissin' Cousins

These videos explore the cultural history and linguistic nuances of 'kissing cousins': Kissing Cousins | Ancestral Findings Podcast YouTube · Ancestral Findings : In Regency romance or Southern gothic literature,