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Hadrian's Wall declared as historic LGBTQ+ landmark by British cultural society

English Heritage recently said that one of the most prominent relics of the Roman Empire is “linked to England’s queer history."

15 LGBT Love Stories From Ancient Greece and Rome

October is LGBT History Month. In celebration, here are love stories that have survived the ages.

How Queer Was the Roman Empire? Very.

Someone should tell Speaker Mike Johnson that while the Roman Empire was pretty queer, according to historians, that wasn't what caused its fall.

Ancient gender-nonconforming Romans found refuge in a community dedicated to a goddess

The Catholic Church has long emphasized traditional binary views of gender. But in many places, both present and past, individuals have been able to push back against gender norms.

16 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2024 & where to watch them

From Queer and The Madness to the long-awaited return of The Sex Lives of College Girls, here’s what we are watching all month long!

A Navy SEAL tweeted about wanting male Kamala voters to be his concubines

Things are starting to get a little weird online leading up to the election.

Idol thoughts...and rants

Singling out homophobia on American Idol overlooks the latest season's most disturbing aspect--it's just plain mean!

Oklahoma School District Inundated With Bomb Threats After Libs of TikTok Tweet

Experts have described the tactics employed by Chaya Raichik, who runs the account, as stochastic terrorism.

PHOTOS: Defying Government, Rome OK's Civil Unions

Equality-minded Romans are celebrating an important victory in the march toward equal recognition of same-sex relationships, despite opposition from the Vatican and the national government.

Reading the Far Right: How Much Longer Can It Defend Trump?

Some are starting to admit his conduct is questionable. Also: Alex Jones makes an apology, and Scott Lively seeks an anti-LGBT alliance with Muslims.

Op-ed: What to Tell Republicans About ENDA

Whether ENDA passes in Congress this session depends on being able to win over Republican votes, and one worry seems to be weighing heavily on their minds.

Hot Sheet: Week of May 11-15

This week's round of what's hot in entertainment includes Catholic conspiracies, some good old girl-punk, and a ton of theatrical events across the country.

Seat Filler October

The Advocate's queen on the New York theater scene discovers killer hermaphrodites, ancient Roman himbos, and enough lesbian drama to fill a seventh season of The L Word.

The A-List Interview: Elizabeth Banks

When not schooling antigay Twitter followers or drinking with Modern Family costar Jesse Tyler Ferguson, she's wondering if her Hunger Games character may be a lesbian or a drag queen.

These LGBT Catholics Landed VIP Seats for the Pope in Rome

Some 50 LGBT Catholic pilgrims traveled to Florence, Assisi, and Rome, where they were given VIP seats for a papal audience. Take a look at photos from their journey.

15 Gay Romances of the Renaissance Era

Some of the greatest thinkers, artists, and royals in European history had same-sex relationships.

31 LGBT Leaders From World History

These pharaohs, kings, queens, (and presidents!) ruled the ancient and modern worlds.

Ship to shore: Mediterranean cruise blog

"Attention Ship's Company ... Would Captain Stubing please report to the Spartan Leather Party on the Lido Deck Aft...and don't bring Vicki..." Dennis Hensley takes to the high seas with sister-company RSVP's 10-day Mediterranean Odyssey cruise.

From Saturnalia to Santa, is Christmas just drag in disguise?

Uncover the hidden queer roots of Christmas, where societal norms were flipped and fluidity reigned supreme.