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Ancient Greece looked like a gay paradise, but the reality is far more complicated than the myth.
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In this episode
- What ancient Greek same-sex relationships actually looked like in practice
- Why modern comparisons to ancient Greece so often get it wrong
- How scholars distinguish historical fact from romanticized cultural myth
- A clearer framework for understanding sexuality across different civilizations
About this episode
The birthplace of modern Western concepts like democracy, modern philosophy and mathematics, the practice of medicine, and even the alarm clock. Ancient Greece feels like a not so distant relative. However, Professor Andrew Lear teaches us that modern comparisons with Ancient Greece are complicated.Learn more about Professor Lear's Oscar Wilde Tours here!
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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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