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The oldest known same-sex couple lived 4,000 years ago, and their story changes everything.
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In this episode
- Who the oldest documented same-sex couple in history actually were
- How ancient civilizations understood gender and sexual fluidity
- What archaeological research reveals about queer life before modern labels
- A longer and richer LGBTQ history than most people are ever taught
About this episode
The oldest documented same-sex couple lived around 2380 to 2320 BCE in Ancient Egypt. Dr. Neel Burton shares his research on gender and sexual fluidity in ancient civilizations.Be sure to visit Neel's website and follow him on Twitter!
Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.
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On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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