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Historical Homos

Sebastian Hendra
Queer History
Saint Sebastian
George Villiers
King James I
Christianity
London
LGBTQ+ History
AIDS Crisis
Renaissance
Leonard Bernstein
LGBTQ+ Rights
Robert Carr
Mary Queen Of Scots
Protestantism
England
Scotland
Esme Stewart
Cruising
World War II
Mademoiselle Françoise Raucourt

The world's only no-fucks-given guide to LGBTQ+ history. Join Bash and his brilliant guests each week as they wrench The Gayest Stories Never Told from history's deepest, darkest closets. Sign up on our website, and follow us on Instagram @historical.homos and TikTok @historicalhomos

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When history says "they were just friends," what do we say back?

We say: SHUT UP IDIOT HAVE Y... more

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Disney sells itself as a guardian of childhood innocence and cis-het happy endings. (That's no... more

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Do all Christians hate gays?

Amazingly: no. Despite how annoying we all are.

In fact, mill... more

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LEATHER. It's hot, it's taut, it's everything everybody else is not.

But when did it become so bi... more

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Indigo Dunphy-Smith
A queer history researcher and writer based in Edinburgh.
Episode: Two Lesbians, 1 Castle: A Tale of Two "Romantic Friends" (feat. Indigo Dunphy-Smith)
Sean Griffin
Professor of film and media arts at SMU, author of 'Tinkerbells and Evil Queens, The Walt Disney Company from the Inside Out'
Southern Methodist University
Episode: Evil Queens: The Queer History of Disney (feat. Sean Griffin)
William Stell
Faculty Fellow in the Department of Religious Studies at NYU and author of Born Again Queer.
NYU
Episode: Born Again Queer: A History of Gay Evangelicals (feat. William Stell)
Race Bannon
Activist, educator, and community organizer in the leather and kink community
Episode: Leather: A Queer History (feat. Race Bannon)
Veronica Buckley
Historical biographer and writer, author of Queen Christina of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric
Episode: King Christina of Sweden: Lesbian? Catholic? Insane? B*tch? (feat. Veronica Buckley)
Dr. Harry Tanner
Author of The Queer Thing About Sin, focusing on ancient homophobia and queer history
Author
Episode: It's A Sin: The Ancient Origins of Homophobia (feat. Harry Tanner)
Professor Marion Gibson
Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: A Queer History of Witchcraft (feat. Marion Gibson)
Michael Koresky
Film critic, filmmaker, and senior curator of film at the Museum of the Moving Image.
Museum of the Moving Image
Episode: Hollywood's Gay Golden Age (feat. Michael Koresky)
Alexis Sakellaris
A multinational queer musical comedian, raised in Germany, based in London
Episode: Gay Fascists: A Very Short History (feat. Alexis Sakellaris)

Host

Sebastian "Bash" Hendra
Host and co-creator; passionate about LGBTQ+ history and culture, bringing expert guests and engaging discussions to the audience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 257 ratings
  • The Education We All Need

    Sebastian does an amazing job facilitating interviews and helping to impart information not shared in typical schooling. Queer history/herstory belongs to all of us and this is a fun, enlightening way to approach it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mer-made-better
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hysterically historical, homos

    I found this podcast based on a recommendation from another gay-focused historical podcast, Bad Gays. This podcast is delightful, historically instructive without being pedantic, well researched, and fabulously foul mouthed when necessary (and when is it not, really?). I’m listening chronologically so I’m speaking from the distant past, but so far every episode has been funny, irreverent, and enlightening (I was thrilled to learn about the Chinese rabbit god who cares for the gays). The host has... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ematb
    United States2 months ago
  • Hysterically historical, homos

    I found this podcast based on a recommendation from another gay-focused historical podcast, Bad Gays. This podcast is delightful, historically instructive without being pedantic, well researched, and fabulously foul mouthed when necessary (and when is it not, really?). I’m listening chronologically so I’m speaking from the distant past, but so far every episode has been funny, irreverent, and enlightening (I was thrilled to learn about the Chinese rabbit god who cares for the gays). I don’t know... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ematb
    United States3 months ago
  • A great listen

    Best podcast theme song I’ve ever heard + great content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    monsterhoodie
    United States5 months ago
  • Bravo! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

    Now more than ever we need this erudite historical pod that looks backwards while moving us forward! Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colin Coconuts
    United States6 months ago

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Many commend the engaging guest appearances that enrich discussions on lesser-known aspects of LGBTQ+ history.
Listeners praise the informative yet entertaining style, appreciating the blend of humor with historical depth.
Reviews express a strong appreciation for the irreverent tone that keeps the content accessible and relatable.

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Talking Points

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Evil Queens: The Queer History of Disney (feat. Sean Griffin)
Q: Who was Walt Disney and how did he get into animation?
Walt Disney was a working-class Midwesterner with a humble upbringing who eventually broke into animation, driven by his interest in drawing and influenced by the expanding silent film animation industry.
Evil Queens: The Queer History of Disney (feat. Sean Griffin)
Q: What was difficult about writing the Disney book and what was the mood at the time?
Sean mentioned it was challenging due to some resistance from academia, but it ultimately became a fitting dissertation topic after observing a strong queer audience connection during Disney screenings.
Born Again Queer: A History of Gay Evangelicals (feat. William Stell)
Q: What do you mean by evangelical homophobia must always be born again?
It refers to the idea that there are always people challenging homophobic interpretations within the evangelical community, forcing leaders to defend their positions and exposing the vulnerabilities of those defenses.
Leather: A Queer History (feat. Race Bannon)
Q: Why leather? What draws people to leather?
Leather provides a community for individuals to express their authentic erotic selves and connects to a sense of masculinity for many.
King Christina of Sweden: Lesbian? Catholic? Insane? B*tch? (feat. Veronica Buckley)
Q: How did your relationship with Christina evolve?
My relationship with her was complex; I oscillated between sympathy for her circumstances and frustration over her often reckless decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Historical Homos

What is Historical Homos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on LGBTQ+ history, revealing lesser-known narratives through engaging conversations with experts and activists. Episodes frequently tackle topics such as gay activism, queer identity, and the intersection of sexuality with historical figures and events. Listeners are introduced to fascinating stories about significant yet often overlooked individuals in queer history, such as King Christina of Sweden and Frida Kahlo, while also exploring cultural movements like leather subcultures. The hosts' irreverent style and humor make the series entertaining as well as enlightening, appealing to both LGBTQ+ audiences and history enthusiasts alike. Notably, the blend of scholarly insights with personal anecdotes elevates the discussions... more

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1. Indigo Dunphy-Smith
2. Sean Griffin
3. William Stell
4. Race Bannon
5. Veronica Buckley
6. Dr. Harry Tanner
7. Professor Marion Gibson
8. Michael Koresky

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