There is an ongoing debate among scholars about how to study sexuality in historical religious contexts without imposing modern values. Some argue that it is impossible to separate one's own moral...
Caucasian Albanian Religion
Caucasian Albania was a historical region located in what is now part of present-day Dagestan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. It had its own unique culture, language, and...
The study of history is more than just dates and names; it also involves understanding how people lived their lives in the past. One way historians can reconstruct these lived experiences is through...
The reconstruction of historical queer narratives is an important task that requires careful attention to detail. One crucial aspect that can significantly impact this process is archival gaps and...
I will discuss how different research methodologies can be used to reconstruct historically marginalized or silenced queer narratives in literature and art. This includes both historical research...
Sexual failure is a significant factor that can influence how leaders are remembered after they have left power, but it may also affect their ability to lead effectively while in office. It is...
In medieval Europe, queer individuals faced significant social marginalization due to their non-normative sexuality and gender identities. Historical reconstructions of their lives reveal the...
Transgender people have been present throughout history, but their experiences were often hidden from public view due to societal norms that dictated strict gender roles. Historical research has...
Historical Research Can Reconstruct Queer Social Networks
Historical research can be used to understand and analyze queer social networks from various perspectives. While there may be limited...
Pre-20th century queer life was shrouded in secrecy, marginalized, criminalized, and denied legitimacy. As such, there is limited evidence available to reconstruct how people lived their lives beyond...