The First Queen of Drag
William Dorsey Swann, the first self-proclaimed drag queen, was born into slavery in 1860. He organized drag balls for formerly enslaved men in Washington D.C., despite societal prejudice. Swann faced multiple arrests for cross-dressing, symbolizing early LGBT+ resistance. His legacy highlights the
Behind Lili Elbe
Lili Elbe was a truly pioneering person. She was a creative, determined Danish woman. She made rational, if historic, decisions about her own body because she wanted to - and because she had the means.
The Legend of Sappho of Lesbos
When it comes to 2,500 years, it blurs the lines between myths and history. In the case of Sappho, the different eras since 600 BCE affected her legacy in different ways.
Boston Marriages: A Brief History
In a time when marriage to a man was more about survival, expectation, and tradition, Boston Marriages offered women an alternative: independence, companionship, and in many cases, private, quiet romances.