Same-sex sexual behaviors have been documented throughout history and across cultures. In ancient Rome, however, these practices were not just a part of everyday life but also had religious...
The Romans viewed same-sex relationships as unnatural, immoral, and shameful acts that threatened social order and family values. They considered homosexual behavior to be a vice that was against...
Roman religion was based on an extensive body of beliefs and practices related to many aspects of life, including personal and social ethics, gender roles, and family structures. Sexuality played an...
In the Etruscan religious texts, same-sex desires were commonly depicted through mythology, symbolism, and rituals. Some scholars argue that these representations suggest an openness to different...
The study of Viking religion has historically focused on their mythology, rituals, and beliefs about warfare.
There is also evidence that Viking society had unique views on human sexuality and...
The Etruscans were an ancient civilization that flourished from the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD in central Italy, northwest of Rome. They had their own language, writing system, religion,...
The history of humanity is full of stories about love, desire, and pleasure. But when it comes to understanding the diverse forms that these experiences take, often there are major gaps in our...
The main challenge that archives face when dealing with LGBTQ+ materials is balancing the needs of researchers with the privacy concerns of those who contributed to them. While it is important for...
Queer magazines are often overlooked sources of information about LGBTQ+ history and culture, but they also serve as important repositories of information that can be used to understand how queer...
There has been an increasing interest in preserving LGBTQ+ history through digital means such as websites, databases, and social media platforms. This presents new challenges for archivists who must...