The Book of Queer
Season 1202218+
Celebrate history's forgotten LGBTQ+ heroes, kings and queens -- some of whom were actual kings and queens! From trans Indian warriors to gay Roman emperors, these colorful and often titillating tales give history a much needed, head-to-toe makeover.
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Episodes (5)
- 1. Kings and QueensThis video is currently unavailableJune 22, 202252min18+
Uncover shocking revelations about Abraham Lincoln's queer affairs, discover the non-binary tyrant who ruled ancient Egypt, and learn about the gay organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, Bayard Rustin. - 2. Sashay It ForwardThis video is currently unavailableJune 22, 202250min18+
Some of the greatest artists and scientists of all time were queer! Learn the steamy details about Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Ma Rainey, Alan Turing, Lynn Conway and Sally Ride. - 3. Queen Work Makes the Team WorkThis video is currently unavailableJune 22, 202253min18+
Learn how the power of lust inspired The Sacred Band of Thebes, ancient Greece's army of boyfriends. Meet the gay guy who invented the "high five," and discover the history of the rainbow flag. - 4. From Gay to ZThis video is currently unavailableJune 22, 202253min18+
Hear shocking stories about King James and his edition of the Bible, erotic poems from an island of Lesbians, and queer secrets about the old American West. - 5. Pride or DieThis video is currently unavailableJune 29, 202249min18+
Take a seat inside the Stonewall Inn as the queer revolution begins. Discover why Joan of Arc was executed for wearing pants. Hear about Josephine Baker, the WWII bi-sexual megastar who was a French spy.
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- discovery plus Lifestyle
- Amazon Maturity Rating
- 18+ Adults. Learn more
- Supporting actors
- Leslie JordanGottmikLucy MossToby MarlowSapphoShawnee Kish