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Queer as Fact

Queer as Fact
Queer Identity
Queer History
Haitian Revolution
Colonialism
Romaine-La-Prophétesse
Gender Identity
Asexuality
Qalonymos Ben Qalonymos
Ötzi the Iceman
Sa Bangji
I Saw the TV Glow
Fiore De Henriquez
Intersex Issues
Transgender Identity
Albert Cashier
World War II
Aromanticism
Bronze Sculpture
AIDS Epidemic
Maximilien Robespierre

Queer history podcast covering content from around the world and throughout time.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes196Founded9 years ago
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Happy Halloween! Today's episode is on Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula. Join us to discover whether this book is all about Oscar Wilde, what really went down between Jonathan and Dracula in that castle, and pay homage to certified train fiend and g... more

Welcome to the longest episode of Queer as Fact yet! In today’s podcast we’re talking about the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker. Join us to read Bram’s intense fanmail to Walt Whitman, discuss his complex relationship with masculinity, and meet a pet ... more

Today's episode is on gendered pronouns in Mandarin! Join us for a journey through thousands of years of Chinese language, featuring paleo-pronouns, neo-pronouns, and the complexities of expressing gender when your phone has a limited character set. more

Today's episode is on queer representation in museums - what it looks like, what queer people want it to look like, and how we can get there.

This episode was originally released on our Patreon in 2024. It is based off Alice’s Masters research, whic... more

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Recent Guests

Dennis Altman
Australian academic and author of Writing My World
La Trobe University; Monash University Press
Episode: Interview: Dennis Altman - Righting My World
Luciella Scarlett
Curator of the exhibition 'Nonlimerent, Monosexual, An Aromantic and Asexual History'
Episode: Asexual and Aromantic History with Luciella Scarlett
George Savoulis
Curatorial Director of Qtopia, Sydney's Centre for Queer History and Culture
Qtopia
Episode: Interview with George Savoulis from Qtopia

Hosts

Alice
Eli
Jasmine
Irene

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Topics are amazing, hosts can be flippant

    I like this podcast because the topics they choose to cover are truly fascinating and I love learning about queer history. However, the first episode I listened to left a seriously sour taste in my mouth, because the hosts could not stop making flippant jokes about the life and art of a particular queer person… Just because a host may “HATE” someone’s art and think it’s like “nails on a chalkboard” does not mean that their listeners would have that same experience, and it upsets me because such ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Starfaih1324
    United States2 months ago
  • Comedy, queerness, and history - all in one!

    Hello, I’m a queer historian in the making and I love you all so much!!! I only got into history in the last year but your funny, brilliant, and fact-checked episodes have excellently fed my interest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Raven-Evermore
    United States3 months ago
  • The podcast that got me into podcasts

    Queer as Fact, gets the entire credit for being the podcast that finally got me into podcasts.

    While I’d like to pretend to be a cultured queer listening to multiple podcasts of different genres and topics, I have to be honest and since I started listening to this podcast I don’t stay away for long, because I simply just really enjoy the topics covered here and the professional yet humours manner in which everything is discussed.

    The charming accents bringing me back to my days living in Aus a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IggyDesu
    Switzerland5 months ago
  • Favorite history podcast

    All the information is well researched but presented in a very accessible way. They do a really good job of discussing a variety of subjects. Love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannagail727
    United States7 months ago
  • Fascinating Deep Dives

    Oh my gosh! What a gem of a podcast. I love the way these folks find a story, beer it mythology, movie or book, that involves queerness and explore the related history with so much curiosity and humor! I am and absolutely hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmeraldJM
    United States8 months ago

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The wide range of queer people, places and cultural works is valued, especially coverage beyond familiar 20th-century histories.
Listeners praise the hosts' research, source criticism and clear explanations of complex historical context.
Listeners describe the discussions as engaging, welcoming and useful for learning, study and discovering books or films.
Many enjoy the mix of humor, thoughtful debate and conversational rapport; a few find repeated affirmations or flippant comments distracting.

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#249
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Queer Representation in Museums
Q: What do queer communities want most from museums: dedicated queer-focused exhibits or integration into mainstream displays?
Interviewees valued both approaches in balance, with many preferring integrated representation to normalise queer narratives, while also appreciating dedicated exhibitions that explore activism and community history.
Queer Representation in Museums
Q: How do you see the difference between small regional museums and large urban institutions affecting queer representation?
Small museums often have the freedom to experiment due to fewer hoops and more direct decision-making, while larger institutions face bureaucratic constraints; however, there is a trend of larger museums increasing queer representation in recent years.
Queer Representation in Museums
Q: Did you ask for demographic information beyond gender and sexual orientation, like race, disability, or cultural background?
Yes, information on birthplace, current residence, age, and education was gathered, but the sample was too small to draw conclusions about how these factors might influence experiences with representation.
Interview: Dennis Altman - Righting My World
Q: How do global and local queer movements inform each other, especially regarding cultural contexts and outgroups like refugees?
Altman discusses the importance of listening to different cultural understandings of sexuality and gender, warns against imposing Western frameworks, and emphasizes supporting queer refugees and adapting activism to diverse regional realities.
Interview: Dennis Altman - Righting My World
Q: How did the AIDS epidemic influence your activism and your writing career?
He describes becoming more politically active during the early to mid-80s, the improvisational and urgent nature of the response, and how his trajectory as a writer intersected with policy work and government engagement during the crisis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queer as Fact

What is Queer as Fact about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Queer history across regions and eras is explored through research-led conversations that connect individual lives, cultural works and historical institutions to changing ideas about gender and sexuality. Episodes range from ancient myth and archaeology to literature, film, language, activism, advertising and community archives, with attention to how sources were created and how confidently they can be interpreted.

Regular hosts Alice, Eli and Jasmine, joined at times by Irene, combine historical context, discussion of scholarship and lively personal commentary. Some episodes examine a specific book or film, while others trace a person's life or a broader cultural history. The distinctive approach pairs accessible storytelling and humor wi... more

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