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Episode 25: “Female Husbands.” LGBTQ+ Unions in England through the Georgian Era
Episode 25: “Female Husbands.” LGBTQ+ Unions in England through the Georgian Era
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We’ve already established that transgender people have always existed, but gay marriage is new—right? Not so much. This week, we have a brief overview of different kinds of same-sex or gender-nonconforming marriages and other unions in England prior to 1800, with a closer look at some fascinating figures from Jen Manion’s brilliant book, Female Husbands.
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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