Making Queer History

Making Queer History episodes:

• 04.15.2021

  Joël Gustave Nana Ngongang

  (Sorry this upload is a bit late!) In this episode, Laura and Will talk about Joël Gustave Nana Ngongang and Laura recommends: https://nuerda.org/. As of this episode, we are going on hiatus! Some of you may have noticed that the past couple of...

  
• 03.14.2021

  Lou Sullivan

  (There are a couple of audio issues in this podcast episode, we will be making changes to hopefully improve the overall audio quality soon) In this episode Will and Laura talk about trans activist Lou Sullivan and Will recommends: mars.wright  [Disclaimer: some of...

  
• 02.19.2021

  Cassia Eller

  (Sorry this is late) Will and Laura discuss Cassia Eller and Laura recommends Take a Hint Dani Brown: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/5958584b-753d-441b-a5b6-359579ffee18 Also the book was actually Descendants of the Crane: https://www.distractify.com/p/joan-he-lawsuit The video about copyright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jwo5qc78QU [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Barteldes, Ernest. “Bye-bye, Bad Girl!”...

  
• 01.14.2021

  Frieda Belinfante

  Content Warning: Discussion of Second World War In this episode, Laura and Will look at the life of Frieda Belinfante and Will recommends Kipo and the age of Wonderbeasts [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] “The Frieda Belinfante Collection.” United...

  
• 12.13.2020

  Lesbia Harford

  In this episode Will and Laura talk about Lesbia Harford and Laura recommends Ace by Angela Chen Note: We have just moved, and there are some audio quality issues that should be handled by the next episode but were unfortunately unavoidable [Disclaimer:...

  
• 11.13.2020

  Karl Heinrich Ulrichs

  Laura and Will discuss Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Kennedy, Hubert. "Karl Heinrich Ulrichs First Theorist of Homosexuality." Science and Homosexualities. New York: Routledge, 1997. (pp. 26–45). Kennedy, Hubert. "Ulrichs, Karl Heinrich." The GLBTQ Project. New Jersey: Cleis Press, 2004. "Karl Heinrich Ulrichs." The Federal Foundation Magnus Hirschfeld. Berlin. Duhaime, Lloyd. "Karl Heinrich Ulrichs,...

  
• 10.12.2020

  Coccinelle

  Will and Laura talk about Coccinelle, politics, and the importance of kindness over achievements. Laura recommends Song of Myself by Walt Whitman.

  
• 09.14.2020

  Zimri-Lim

  This episode Laura and Will discuss Zimri Lim and Will recommends The Half of It.  [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material]  Charpin, Dominique. Writing, Law, and Kingship in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia. University of Chicago Press, 2010. Eskridge Jr, William N....

  
• 08.13.2020

  Edward Carpenter

  In this episode Laura and Will talk about Edward Carpenter and recommend the Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/   [Disclaimer: Some of the sources may contain triggering material.] http://www.edwardcarpenter.net/ecbiog.htm http://rictornorton.co.uk/carpente.htm https://www.theguardian.com/books/2008/nov/01/edward-carpenter http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/the-lost-utopian-why-have-so-few-of-us-heard-of-victorian-poet-and-renowned-socialist-edward-949080.html https://www.lrb.co.uk/v31/n02/colm-toibin/urning https://historicengland.org.uk/research/inclusive-heritage/lgbtq-heritage-project/homes-and-domestic-spaces/millthorpe-and-edward-carpenter/

  
• 07.13.2020

  Dawn Langley Hall

  Content warning for mentions of sexual abuse against children in the final third. We talk about Dawn Langley Hall and sex-positivity and read and reply to some emails. Will recommends On a Sunbeam, which you can find here . [Disclaimer: Some of the sources...

  
• 06.13.2020

  Michelle Cliff

  In this episode Will and Laura discuss Michelle Cliff and Laura recommends Beyond the Pale https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/306061.Beyond_the_Pale [Disclaimer: Some of the sources may contain triggering material.] Barnes,  Erin M, and Lily L Miles. “Michelle Cliff.” Voices from the Gaps, 17  Oct. 2004, pp. 1–5.,...

  
• 05.25.2020

  György Faludy

  We discuss the life of György Faludy and recommend 7 Blades in Black.   MMIW:  http://itstartswithus-mmiw.com/    [Disclaimer: Some of the sources may contain triggering material.] Amiel, Barbara. “George Faludy Got Married at 91 and Said Goodbye to Eric.” The Telegraph, Telegraph Media Group, 12...

  
• 04.14.2020

  Carlos Járegui

  Will and Laura talk about Carlos Jáuregui and the impact of his life. We also discuss the importance of human connection in political movements and how loving a country should affect your politics. We recommend the movie Portrait of a...

  
• 03.13.2020

  Yukio Mishima

  In this episode, Laura and Will talk about the intricate and contradictory life of Yukio Mishima and recommend Ami McKay's book "The Witches of New York" which you can read more about here: http://amimckay.com/books/the-witches-of-new-york/ Content warning for suicide, which is a...

  
• 02.15.2020

  Elagabalus

  This episode we discuss Elagabalus and Laura recommends The Tea Dragon Society   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material.] “Elagabalus.” Elagabalus, Illustrated History of the Roman Empire, roman-empire.net/decline/elagabalus.html. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Elagabalus: Roman Emperor.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Wasson, Donald L....

  
• 01.13.2020

  Billy Tipton

  Will and Laura talk about Billy Tipton and discuss A Quick and Easy Guide to Queer and Trans Identities:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40538740-a-quick-easy-guide-to-queer-trans-identities    [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material.] Thomas, Marlo. “The Curious History of Women Who 'Passed' As Men In Pursuit of...

  
• 12.13.2019

  Alan L Hart

  This month we look at the life of Alan L Hart and recommend @thelilembroidebee  https://www.instagram.com/thelilembroidebee/    [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material.] Young, M. “Alan Hart (1890-1962)”. The Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 21 2017 from https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/hart_alan_1890_1962_/ Mejia, A. “Alan L. Hart”. OutHistory. Retrieved...

  
• 11.15.2019

  Annemarie Schwarzenbach

  (Sorry this is a couple of days late, there was a family situation that I had to deal with) cw: suicide mention  Will and Laura talk about Annemarie Schwarzenbach, and Will recommends Kings Queens and In-Betweens: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Kings-Queens-and-In-Betweens/Tanya-Boteju/9781534430655  (There may be some audio issues, I...

  
• 10.13.2019

  Sophia Parnok

  This month Laura and Will discuss Sophia Parnok, the incredible Russian Poetess, and Laura recommends The Devouring Gray. The Sophia Parnok "sonic portrait"  Designs: https://www.redbubble.com/people/queerhistory/works/40867917-e-m-forster-quote?p=art-print&asc=u https://www.redbubble.com/people/queerhistory/works/40867965-alice-bloch-quote?p=clock&asc=u  Sources: Eric J. (June 11, 2014) Kitka sings hidden poems of Sophia Parnok, "Russia's Sappho" Retrieved March 30, 2017 http://kalw.org/post/kitka-sings-hidden-poems-sophia-parnok-russias-sappho CBC (February...

  
• 09.13.2019

  Maryam Khatoon Molkara

  Will is back, and recommending Drama Moth! https://dramamoth.bandcamp.com/     [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material.] Robert T. (July 28, 2005) A fatwa for transsexuals. Retrieved March 15, 2017 http://www.salon.com/2005/07/28/iran_transsexuals/ Nazila F. (August 2, 2004) As Repression Eases, More Iranians Change Their Sex. Retrieved...

  
• 08.14.2019

  Yona Wallach

  This month we talk about Yona Wallach, and Laura recommends The Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss. https://www.sarahmoss.org/ghost-wall/ [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material.] Sela, M. (June 15, 2012) Thirty Years After Yona Wallach's 'Tefillin' Was Published, the Poem and Photo...

  
• 07.14.2019

  Dwayne Jones

  David M. (August 11, 2013) In Jamaica, transgender teen murdered by mob. Retrieved February 24, 2017 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/08/11/jamaica-transgender-teen-murdered-by-mob/2639995/ Toyin O. (August 26, 2013) Jamaica: Transgender Teenager Dwayne Jones Murdered by Homophobic Mob Retrieved February 24, 2017 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jamaica-transgender-teen-dwayne-jones-murdered-homophobic-498483 This month Will and Laura discuss Dwayne Jones,...

  
• 06.14.2019

  Rotimi Fani-Kayode

  This month Will and Laura talk about the separation between art and artist, the incredible photography of Rotimi Fani-Kayode, and Edmonton Pride. We recommend Sadie by Courtney Summers:  https://courtneysummers.ca/novels/sadie/  And the Death by the Books podcast:  https://deathbythebooks.wordpress.com/    [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain...

  
• 05.13.2019

  Brenda Fassie

  Will and Laura talk about Brenda Fassie, and Will recommends We Are Okay by Nina LaCour, https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/311368/we-are-okay-by-nina-lacour/9780142422939/ [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Hugh, W. (November 29, 1990) Anger At Injustice Fuels Brenda Fassie`s Music. RetrievedFebruary 5, 2017 http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-11-29/features/9004080965_1_nelson-mandela-south-africa-conditions-for-black-people Desa P. (September...

  
• 04.14.2019

  Black History Month Part 2

  Where Laura and Will talk about FannyAnn Viola Eddy, and Langston Hughes, and discuss the first queer films they watched, and recommend Rafiki: https://www.tiff.net/tiff/rafiki/  [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] University of Illinois. Langston Hughes. Retrieved June 7 2016 fromhttp://www.uis.edu/lgbtqa/langstonhughes/ Als,...

  
• 03.13.2019

  Black History Month

  (EDIT: https://queerasfact.tumblr.com/post/185360189722/hi-guys-i-just-listened-to-your-episode-on ) Where Laura and Will talk about Marsha P. Johnson and Josephine Baker. Our recommendations this month are Nasraa, and a Tamara de Lempicka play https://www.instagram.com/nasraad/ https://wtfestival.org/main-events/lempicka/    [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Biography.com. Josephine Baker. Retrieved Apr 30 2016 from http://www.biography.com/people/josephine-baker-9195959 Encyclopædia Britannica. (2008,...

  
• 02.13.2019

  Tamara de Lempicka

  (Heads up, we forgot to give a warning on the mic, but cw: coercive sex) Today we talk about how Tamara de Lempicka deserved better, recommend Dreamfall Chapters, and discuss Laura's controversial opinions and how the Return of the King ending...

  
• 01.13.2019

  Reinaldo Arenas, Rewriting Castro's Legacy

  This month Will and Laura discuss the writer Reinaldo Arena's, a queer man who lived in Cuba during the rise of Castro. They then discuss being creative in difficult times, swearing, and why Castro truly sucks.    The queer recommendation this month...

  
• 12.16.2018

  The Ladies of Llangollen

  (We are three days late with the update, and we are so sorry, but we were late because we were getting married so at least we have a very good excuse) This month Laura and Will discuss the ladies of Llangollen,...

  
• 11.13.2018

  The Golden Orchid

  We talk about the Golden Orchid society, make fun of flat-earthers, discuss sticker politics, and recommend a queer creator. Check out Jessica Kellgren-Fozard: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdi0yUyGW1PKzYXaIACnuA   Website: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/queerhistory About the Project: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/about-the-project/ Article List: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/article-list/ Write an Article: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/write-an-article-1/ Art Contest: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/art-contest-winners/ Speaking: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/speaking/   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Cultural China. The Tradition of...

  
• 10.13.2018

  Gianni Versace

  Laura and Will talk about Gianni Versace and his boyfriend of fifteen years, the fashion industry, and the invalidation of queer relationships that often happen in media. The queer rec is The Arcana app, you can find it on Google...

  
• 08.21.2018

  Lesbian Stories

  We look at four lesbian's stories throughout history, and examine how different narratives can exist within a community. Queer Youtube Updates: https://www.forbes.com/sites/meganhills1/2018/06/30/youtube-lgbt-community/#5910504e99d0 London Pride: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/anti-trans-protest-london-pride-parade-lgbt-gay-2018-march-lesbian-gay-rights-a8436506.html   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Jane Addams Schoenberg, N. (2007, February 6.) Chicago Tribune. Outing Jane Addams. Retrieved August...

  
• 06.22.2018

  Antonio Variacoes

  Listen to us talk about Antonio Variacoes. Check out Small Beauty: https://metonymypress.com/product/small-beauty-ebook/ Check out Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: https://metonymypress.com/product/fierce-femmes-notorious-liars-dangerous-trans-girls-confabulous-memoir/ Metonymy Press: https://metonymypress.com/   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Antonia Variacoes. Antonio Variacoes. Retrieved August 15 2016 from http://www.antoniovariacoes.pt/ Abreu, R. (2016, March 12.) A história secreta...

  
• 06.04.2018

  Anderson Bigode Herzer

  Just a heads up, we do discuss suicide in this episode so feel free to skip this one if you need to.  The Prisoner Correspondence Project: https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/   PFLAG Canada 24/7 support. Provides support, information and resources to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning people, as...

  
• 05.14.2018

  The Rainbow of Flowers

  Listen in as we talk about Poland's Rainbow of flowers, what the rainbow means to our community, and queer media to look out for. Check out We Are Man Enough here: http://www.wearemanenough.com/   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Barker, J. (2015,...

  
• 04.03.2018

  Sir Ewan Forbes

  In this episode we talk about Sir Ewan Forbes, and Will tries desperately to keep Laura on track.   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Reitwiesner, W. Ancestry of Ewan Forbes. Retrieved August 12 2016 from http://www.wargs.com/noble/forbes.html Clan MacFarlane and associated clans...

  
• 04.03.2018

  Bricktop Part 2

  Listen to the third attempt at recording the second half of our podcast about Bricktop! Remember to check out All-Cycles http://www.allcyclesyeg.ca/   [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Patrick M. (August 15, 2011) To Bricktop, on Her Belated Birthday. Retrieved March 5,...

  
• 03.02.2018

  Bricktop Part 1

  The first part of a two part podcast episode all about Bricktop's life!  Also don't forget to check out all cycles: http://www.allcyclesyeg.ca/ [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Patrick M. (August 15, 2011) To Bricktop, on Her Belated Birthday.Retrieved March 5,...

  
• 01.25.2018

  Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo

  Tune in as we talk about Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, a Spanish Duchess who had a dramatic beginning, middle, and end. In this episode we discuss history, Will swears more than they should, and we learn a bit about...

  
• 11.06.2017

  Bjornstjerne Bjornson

  In this months podcast we discuss Bjornstjerne Bjornson, so bear with us as we dive into his life, and a discussion of weird English sayings.

  
• 09.29.2017

  Osh-Tisch

  This month we look at Osh-Tisch! To read the article on here go here.  [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Rejected Princesses. Osh-Tisch: Princess of Two Spirits. Retrieved July 12 2016 fromhttp://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/osh-tisch NativeOut. Historical Two Spirits. Retrieved July 12 2016...

  
• 08.31.2017

  The Penumbra Interview

  For this month’s Project of the Month, we will take a look at the award-winning Penumbra Podcast. From the minds of Sophia Kaner and Kevin Vibert comes a groundbreaking podcast. The Penumbra Podcast tells stories you’re familiar with in ways you...

  
• 07.07.2017

  History of Queer Media

  This is it! We have officially finished our first episode of the new rebooted podcast.  What is new: -Microphone -Format -Intro song -Hosts  What is old: -Everything we talk about. Notes for the podcast: We discuss our series on the history of queerness in media looking at,  Different from...

  
• 06.06.2017

  Interviewing Queering Up History

  Check out Queering Up History at: Website Instagram Tumblr

  
• 04.28.2017

  Once Upon a Time, I Was Gay (The Somewhere in Between interview)

  Apologies for the mic quality, that is going to be fixed in the next podcast released The Making Queer History interview with Gracie, the runner of the Somewhere in Between webcomic which you can check out at: https://somewhereinbetweencomic.tumblr.com/ Keep up with the podcast...

  
• 02.17.2017

  Interview with 365 Days of Lesbians

  Hello, folks! Welcome to the last of the Queer History Podcasts as run by Grace Wordsworth. Sometimes time requires a person to move on, and so it is here. However, I cannot think of a better send off than the...

  
• 02.03.2017

  Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Curtain

  Bayard Rustin was a man who lived his life behind the scenes of the Civil Rights Movement in American history. The question is, though: was this anonymity totally voluntary? Music: “Clear Day”, bensound.com.  ----more---- Sources: Kennedy, Randall. “From Protest to Patronage.” The Nation. 11...

  
• 01.31.2017

  Interview with Queer Portraits in History

  This month, if you’ve been paying attention to our website, you’ll have noticed that we partnered with Queer Portraits in History as run by Michele Rosenthal. This partnership, and future partnerships, are an effort by Queer History to build up...

  
• 01.20.2017

  Who Was Oscar Wilde?

  Oscar Wilde was a man defined by many. His reputation and work have lasted the past century or so, but what do they say about the heart of the man, himself? Music: “Clear Day”, bensound.com.

  
• 01.13.2017

  Media Review: "How to Survive a Plague" and Historic Activism

  ACT UP and TAG faced down unresponsive governments during what the United Nations reported as “the worst epidemic in history” - the AIDS crisis. “How to Survive a Plague” recounts the efforts of these activists and lays a foundation for the activism...