Queer as Fact
@queerasfact.bsky.social
Queer history podcast with over 150 episodes presenting stories from around the world and throughout time.
https://www.queerasfact.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever good pods are found.
https://www.queerasfact.com/
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever good pods are found.
In Feb 2017, Australian senator Eric Abetz complained about a rainbow flag flown in the Department of Finance, saying:
“…this particular flag is the flag of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands, which has declared war on Australia. … It is the flag of a hostile nation…”
(1/3)
“…this particular flag is the flag of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands, which has declared war on Australia. … It is the flag of a hostile nation…”
(1/3)
January 19, 2026 at 9:37 AM
In Feb 2017, Australian senator Eric Abetz complained about a rainbow flag flown in the Department of Finance, saying:
“…this particular flag is the flag of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands, which has declared war on Australia. … It is the flag of a hostile nation…”
(1/3)
“…this particular flag is the flag of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands, which has declared war on Australia. … It is the flag of a hostile nation…”
(1/3)
Queer writer Oscar Wilde’s tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris. Since 2011 the tomb has been surrounded by perspex, to protect it from being eroded by the thousands of kisses left on the stone by admirers.
Have you kissed Oscar’s tomb?
#queerhistory #oscarwilde #gayhistory
Have you kissed Oscar’s tomb?
#queerhistory #oscarwilde #gayhistory
January 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Queer writer Oscar Wilde’s tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris. Since 2011 the tomb has been surrounded by perspex, to protect it from being eroded by the thousands of kisses left on the stone by admirers.
Have you kissed Oscar’s tomb?
#queerhistory #oscarwilde #gayhistory
Have you kissed Oscar’s tomb?
#queerhistory #oscarwilde #gayhistory
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I am reliably informed that this episode mentions my article exploring transmasculine readings of Cú Chulainn!
Listeners might also be interested in my recent article looking queerly at Cú Chulainn's relationships with Fer Diad, Láeg and Emer: journal.fi/scf/article/...
Listeners might also be interested in my recent article looking queerly at Cú Chulainn's relationships with Fer Diad, Láeg and Emer: journal.fi/scf/article/...
January 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I am reliably informed that this episode mentions my article exploring transmasculine readings of Cú Chulainn!
Listeners might also be interested in my recent article looking queerly at Cú Chulainn's relationships with Fer Diad, Láeg and Emer: journal.fi/scf/article/...
Listeners might also be interested in my recent article looking queerly at Cú Chulainn's relationships with Fer Diad, Láeg and Emer: journal.fi/scf/article/...
Today's episode is on the Irish mythological figure Cú Chulainn. Join us to experience tragically poetic anal penetration, some universal themes that have compelled humankind of millennia, and the two coolest cows in the universe.
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/cu-chulainn/
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/cu-chulainn/
January 15, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Today's episode is on the Irish mythological figure Cú Chulainn. Join us to experience tragically poetic anal penetration, some universal themes that have compelled humankind of millennia, and the two coolest cows in the universe.
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/cu-chulainn/
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/cu-chulainn/
This 1st-century BCE grave relief shows two women, Fonteia Eleusis and Fonteia Helena, clasping their right hands - a Roman symbol of marriage. It was one of the few real-world examples of female-female relationships I was able to find researching our podcast on women in ancient Rome. #queerhistory
January 11, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This 1st-century BCE grave relief shows two women, Fonteia Eleusis and Fonteia Helena, clasping their right hands - a Roman symbol of marriage. It was one of the few real-world examples of female-female relationships I was able to find researching our podcast on women in ancient Rome. #queerhistory
Settling in for a nice evening of finding out why quiche is gay... #queerhistory
January 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Settling in for a nice evening of finding out why quiche is gay... #queerhistory
By now we all know about 19th-century lesbian Anne Lister's coded diaries but what about of Hildegard of Bingen?
A 12th century nun, Hildegard (also likely queer), invented Litterae Ignotae, her very own alphabet designed for writing in her own constructed language, Lingua Ignota.
A 12th century nun, Hildegard (also likely queer), invented Litterae Ignotae, her very own alphabet designed for writing in her own constructed language, Lingua Ignota.
January 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
By now we all know about 19th-century lesbian Anne Lister's coded diaries but what about of Hildegard of Bingen?
A 12th century nun, Hildegard (also likely queer), invented Litterae Ignotae, her very own alphabet designed for writing in her own constructed language, Lingua Ignota.
A 12th century nun, Hildegard (also likely queer), invented Litterae Ignotae, her very own alphabet designed for writing in her own constructed language, Lingua Ignota.
Happy birthday Sherlock Holmes!
Although not mentioned by Conan Doyle, 6 Jan is traditionally celebrated as Holmes' birthday.
At Holmes' birthday party in 1941 that Rex Stout made a speech titled 'Watson Was a Woman', arguing that the only way to understand Holmes and Watson was as husband and wife.
Although not mentioned by Conan Doyle, 6 Jan is traditionally celebrated as Holmes' birthday.
At Holmes' birthday party in 1941 that Rex Stout made a speech titled 'Watson Was a Woman', arguing that the only way to understand Holmes and Watson was as husband and wife.
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Happy birthday Sherlock Holmes!
Although not mentioned by Conan Doyle, 6 Jan is traditionally celebrated as Holmes' birthday.
At Holmes' birthday party in 1941 that Rex Stout made a speech titled 'Watson Was a Woman', arguing that the only way to understand Holmes and Watson was as husband and wife.
Although not mentioned by Conan Doyle, 6 Jan is traditionally celebrated as Holmes' birthday.
At Holmes' birthday party in 1941 that Rex Stout made a speech titled 'Watson Was a Woman', arguing that the only way to understand Holmes and Watson was as husband and wife.
Black lesbian writer and activist Audre Lorde (right) and her partner and fellow activist Gloria Joseph. Audre and Gloria lived together in Gloria’s home of St Croix in the Carribean until Audre’s death in 1992. The last thing Audre wrote was a note reading “Gloria, I love you.”
#queerhistory
#queerhistory
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Black lesbian writer and activist Audre Lorde (right) and her partner and fellow activist Gloria Joseph. Audre and Gloria lived together in Gloria’s home of St Croix in the Carribean until Audre’s death in 1992. The last thing Audre wrote was a note reading “Gloria, I love you.”
#queerhistory
#queerhistory
Happy birthday to jazz-age heiress Henrietta Bingham, born #onthisday in 1901! Henrietta's lovers included the artist Carrington, who painted this nude portrait of her.
Check out our podcast to hear more about her! queerasfact.podbean.com/e/henrietta-...
#bisexualhistory
Check out our podcast to hear more about her! queerasfact.podbean.com/e/henrietta-...
#bisexualhistory
January 3, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Happy birthday to jazz-age heiress Henrietta Bingham, born #onthisday in 1901! Henrietta's lovers included the artist Carrington, who painted this nude portrait of her.
Check out our podcast to hear more about her! queerasfact.podbean.com/e/henrietta-...
#bisexualhistory
Check out our podcast to hear more about her! queerasfact.podbean.com/e/henrietta-...
#bisexualhistory
Today we're discussing the 1988 Korean intersex lesbian film Sa Bangji! Join us as we learn about the historical events behind the film, discover how government policy inadvertently led to the creation of a queer movie, and admire some historical hats.
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queerasfact.podbean.com/e/sa-bangji-...
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Today we're discussing the 1988 Korean intersex lesbian film Sa Bangji! Join us as we learn about the historical events behind the film, discover how government policy inadvertently led to the creation of a queer movie, and admire some historical hats.
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/sa-bangji-...
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/sa-bangji-...
We have a new episode! Today we're talking about the ancient Italian ice-mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman. Join us to learn about the world's oldest pants, the ethics of archaeology, and and whether there really was sperm in Ötzi's anus.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We have a new episode! Today we're talking about the ancient Italian ice-mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman. Join us to learn about the world's oldest pants, the ethics of archaeology, and and whether there really was sperm in Ötzi's anus.
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/otzi-the-i...
queerasfact.podbean.com/e/otzi-the-i...
NEW EPISODE!
This time we're discussing Maryam Touzani's 2022 drama film, The Blue Caftan.
Join us for a discussion of queerness in Morocco, the "ostentatious nudity" of the bathhouse, and resolving the tension between differing modes of love with grace and deep affection.
This time we're discussing Maryam Touzani's 2022 drama film, The Blue Caftan.
Join us for a discussion of queerness in Morocco, the "ostentatious nudity" of the bathhouse, and resolving the tension between differing modes of love with grace and deep affection.
November 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
NEW EPISODE!
This time we're discussing Maryam Touzani's 2022 drama film, The Blue Caftan.
Join us for a discussion of queerness in Morocco, the "ostentatious nudity" of the bathhouse, and resolving the tension between differing modes of love with grace and deep affection.
This time we're discussing Maryam Touzani's 2022 drama film, The Blue Caftan.
Join us for a discussion of queerness in Morocco, the "ostentatious nudity" of the bathhouse, and resolving the tension between differing modes of love with grace and deep affection.
We had a lovely time last week visiting the Vic Pride Centre - picked up a bunch of queer books (possible future podcast episodes?) and also saw an exhibition by the artist Andrew Goodman, exploring worlds with different modes of gender, sexuality and reproduction, and inspired by Ursula K Le Guin!
November 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
We had a lovely time last week visiting the Vic Pride Centre - picked up a bunch of queer books (possible future podcast episodes?) and also saw an exhibition by the artist Andrew Goodman, exploring worlds with different modes of gender, sexuality and reproduction, and inspired by Ursula K Le Guin!
#OnThisDay in 1978, Harvey Milk, one of the USA’s first openly gay politicians, was assassinated by one of his fellow San Francisco Supervisors, who opposed his policies fighting for gay rights.
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#OnThisDay in 1978, Harvey Milk, one of the USA’s first openly gay politicians, was assassinated by one of his fellow San Francisco Supervisors, who opposed his policies fighting for gay rights.
Today is #IntersexDayofRemembrance - and this is the Italian-British intersex sculptor, Fiore de Henriquez... (1/6)
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today is #IntersexDayofRemembrance - and this is the Italian-British intersex sculptor, Fiore de Henriquez... (1/6)
We're taking a break from podcasting over November so we want to hear from you! What queer books are you enjoying at the moment? Bonus points for queer history!
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We're taking a break from podcasting over November so we want to hear from you! What queer books are you enjoying at the moment? Bonus points for queer history!
As we wrap up #AceWeek, I cannot recommend enough that you check out the work of historian @luciellaes.bsky.social.
Luciella’s digital exhibition 'Nonlimerent // Monosexual' is an aro-ace history aro-ace from ancient Mesopotamian to the modern day!
luciellaes.itch.io/nonlimerent-...
Luciella’s digital exhibition 'Nonlimerent // Monosexual' is an aro-ace history aro-ace from ancient Mesopotamian to the modern day!
luciellaes.itch.io/nonlimerent-...
Nonlimerent // Monosexual: Digital Edition by luciellaes
An Aromantic and Asexual History
luciellaes.itch.io
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
As we wrap up #AceWeek, I cannot recommend enough that you check out the work of historian @luciellaes.bsky.social.
Luciella’s digital exhibition 'Nonlimerent // Monosexual' is an aro-ace history aro-ace from ancient Mesopotamian to the modern day!
luciellaes.itch.io/nonlimerent-...
Luciella’s digital exhibition 'Nonlimerent // Monosexual' is an aro-ace history aro-ace from ancient Mesopotamian to the modern day!
luciellaes.itch.io/nonlimerent-...
It's been a while, but we are getting on top of replying to the letters we've received in the mail. Thank you all for your wonderful words, artwork and souvenirs!
If you want to write to us, you can reach us at PO Box 2240 Brighton Nth, VIC 3186, Australia. We'll do our best to reply!
If you want to write to us, you can reach us at PO Box 2240 Brighton Nth, VIC 3186, Australia. We'll do our best to reply!
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
It's been a while, but we are getting on top of replying to the letters we've received in the mail. Thank you all for your wonderful words, artwork and souvenirs!
If you want to write to us, you can reach us at PO Box 2240 Brighton Nth, VIC 3186, Australia. We'll do our best to reply!
If you want to write to us, you can reach us at PO Box 2240 Brighton Nth, VIC 3186, Australia. We'll do our best to reply!
"It is yin and yang. Light is the left hand of darkness ... Light, dark. Fear, courage. Cold, warmth. Female, male. It is yourself, Therem. Both and one. A shadow on snow."
Genly Ai, 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin
Genly Ai, 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"It is yin and yang. Light is the left hand of darkness ... Light, dark. Fear, courage. Cold, warmth. Female, male. It is yourself, Therem. Both and one. A shadow on snow."
Genly Ai, 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin
Genly Ai, 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin
New Episode! Today we discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's incredible 1969 science fiction novel, The Left Hand of Darkness.
Join us to hear about ambisexual beings who defy gender norms, the sexist man who comes to love them and a sexually charged journey across a glacier.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7h6pk-...
Join us to hear about ambisexual beings who defy gender norms, the sexist man who comes to love them and a sexually charged journey across a glacier.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7h6pk-...
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
New Episode! Today we discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's incredible 1969 science fiction novel, The Left Hand of Darkness.
Join us to hear about ambisexual beings who defy gender norms, the sexist man who comes to love them and a sexually charged journey across a glacier.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7h6pk-...
Join us to hear about ambisexual beings who defy gender norms, the sexist man who comes to love them and a sexually charged journey across a glacier.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7h6pk-...
We hope you're excited for tomorrow's episode on Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction novel The Left Hand of Darkness - I mean we hope you're excited for every episode we put out but this one is over TWO HOURS (2nd in length only to Robespierre!) so brace yourself.
Some relevant emojis:
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Some relevant emojis:
👽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❄️😭
October 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
We hope you're excited for tomorrow's episode on Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction novel The Left Hand of Darkness - I mean we hope you're excited for every episode we put out but this one is over TWO HOURS (2nd in length only to Robespierre!) so brace yourself.
Some relevant emojis:
👽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❄️😭
Some relevant emojis:
👽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❄️😭
Happy #InternationalLesbianDay to all the lesbians out there! Hope you're having a wonderful day. Here's a thread of a few historic lesbian stories (not necessarily stories about lesbians, but definitely stories that have a place in the history of wlw) to brighten your day. #lesbianhistory
October 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Happy #InternationalLesbianDay to all the lesbians out there! Hope you're having a wonderful day. Here's a thread of a few historic lesbian stories (not necessarily stories about lesbians, but definitely stories that have a place in the history of wlw) to brighten your day. #lesbianhistory
Absolutely incredible find at the op shop today! I can't
believe we just happened to come across these while
Jasmine is working on a Star Trek episode - if only
research were always this easy.
#startrek #fandomhistory
believe we just happened to come across these while
Jasmine is working on a Star Trek episode - if only
research were always this easy.
#startrek #fandomhistory
October 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Absolutely incredible find at the op shop today! I can't
believe we just happened to come across these while
Jasmine is working on a Star Trek episode - if only
research were always this easy.
#startrek #fandomhistory
believe we just happened to come across these while
Jasmine is working on a Star Trek episode - if only
research were always this easy.
#startrek #fandomhistory
The weather in Melbourne is very bad today so I have settled in for a cosy afternoon of preparing for our next podcast episode.
#TheLeftHandOfDarkness #UrsulaKLeGuin
#TheLeftHandOfDarkness #UrsulaKLeGuin
October 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The weather in Melbourne is very bad today so I have settled in for a cosy afternoon of preparing for our next podcast episode.
#TheLeftHandOfDarkness #UrsulaKLeGuin
#TheLeftHandOfDarkness #UrsulaKLeGuin