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Queer as Fact

Queer history podcast covering content from around the world and throughout time.

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Stonewall

Stonewall

In honour of the 50th anniversary this month, we're covering New York's 1969 Stonewall Riots. Tune in for a story of que... Read more

1 Jun 2019

1hr 51mins

Ranked #2

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Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

Today we are talking about the frontman of Queen, Freddie Mercury! Tune in to learn about Freddie’s college antics, his ... Read more

15 Dec 2018

1hr 16mins

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Ranked #3

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Chavela Vargas

Chavela Vargas

Today's episode is on Mexican singer Chavela Vargas. Listen to learn about her influence over the traditional Mexican mu... Read more

14 Apr 2019

1hr 7mins

Ranked #4

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Male Sexuality in Ancient Rome

Male Sexuality in Ancient Rome

Today's episode is on male sexuality in Ancient Rome! Listen on for ancient same sex marriages, dirty Latin poetry, and ... Read more

15 May 2018

1hr 8mins

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Anne Lister

Anne Lister

Today's episode is on Anne Lister, a landowner, prolific diarist, and same-sex attracted woman who lived in Yorkshire du... Read more

1 May 2017

1hr 5mins

Ranked #6

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Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley

In today's episode we're talking about Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Tune in for adventures in gothic horror... Read more

1 Apr 2018

1hr 25mins

Ranked #7

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Call Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name

Today's Queer as Fiction episode is on the 2007 novel and 2017 movie Call Me By Your Name. Join us as we chat about Jewi... Read more

22 Jul 2018

57mins

Ranked #8

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Carmilla (1872)

Carmilla (1872)

Today's episode is the first of Queer as Fiction, a series in which we talk to you about the intersection of the histori... Read more

22 Apr 2018

55mins

Ranked #9

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Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

In this episode we are talking about Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay politicians elected in the USA. Tune in fo... Read more

14 Feb 2018

1hr 15mins

Ranked #10

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Edward II

Edward II

In this episode we're talking about Edward II, 14th-century king of England, who almost ruined a country by being too ga... Read more

31 Dec 2017

1hr 16mins

Ranked #11

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Marsha P Johnson

Marsha P Johnson

Today, we're talking about the life of Marsha P Johnson, a trans activist most famous for her involvement in the Stonewa... Read more

15 Mar 2019

1hr 16mins

Ranked #12

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Njinga of Ndongo

Njinga of Ndongo

Today, we bring you Queer As Fact's first African episode! Njinga ruled the nations of Ndongo and Matamba during the 17t... Read more

15 Dec 2019

1hr 17mins

Ranked #13

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Oscar Wilde: Part 1

Oscar Wilde: Part 1

It's time for our much-anticipated episode on Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde! Today we're covering the first half... Read more

30 Sep 2018

1hr 13mins

Ranked #14

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The Chevalière d'Éon: Part 1

The Chevalière d'Éon: Part 1

Today's episode is the first part of our discussion on the 18th century French spy the Chevalière d'Éon. Join us as we d... Read more

15 Sep 2019

1hr 18mins

Ranked #15

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Harry Allen

Harry Allen

Welcome back to Season 4 of Queer as Fact! Today we're talking about Harry Allen, a trans man who was the subject of a s... Read more

30 Nov 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #16

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Sally Ride

Sally Ride

Today's episode is on Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Join us for the space race, catching jellybeans in ... Read more

1 Jan 2020

1hr 7mins

Ranked #17

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We'wha

We'wha

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, today's episode is on the 19th-century Zuni craftsperson and ambassador, We'wh... Read more

14 Oct 2019

1hr 17mins

Ranked #18

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The Color Purple (1982)

The Color Purple (1982)

Today's Queer as Fiction episode is on the famous 1982 epistolary novel by Alice Walker, The Color Purple. Join us for a... Read more

22 Aug 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #19

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Baron von Steuben

Baron von Steuben

Today we're talking about Baron von Steuben, who served in the American army during the Revolutionary War, and over the ... Read more

14 Jan 2018

1hr 8mins

Ranked #20

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Today's episode is on the godmother of rock and roll, gospel singer Rosetta Tharpe. Join us to learn about Rosetta's ris... Read more

15 Jul 2018

1hr 7mins

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