The sixth century saw the emergence of a new understanding of the concept of incest, which was swiftly legislated in both secular and canon law.
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Was Homosexuality Illegal in Communist Europe?
Despite the strong political, economic and military alliance between Eastern Bloc countries, they did not adopt a uniform position towards homosexuality.
#MeToo
Reflections on the #MeToo movement from the NotchesBlog crew and friends.
Coming Out in the Trade Union Movement
Coming out was a core value of gay liberation, but trade unions interpreted attempts at self-organisation by minority groups as divisive.
CFP: Histories of Sexual Violence
NOTCHES is seeking short submissions exploring any aspect of histories of sexual violence.
The place of religion in LGBTQ lives
The Oral History Society LGBTQ special interest group has shown the important role oral history plays in researching LGBTQ lives.
The College Roots of Hugh Hefner and Playboy
A college humor magazine, Shaft, documents Hugh Hefner’s first forays into commercializing sex.
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The Bars Are Ours: Histories and Cultures of Gay Bars in America, 1960 and After
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In a Rapture of Distress: Women’s Sexuality and Modern India
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Family Matters: Queer Households and the Half-Century Struggle for Legal Recognition
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Slapping Leather: Queer Cowfolx at the Gay Rodeo
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A Queer New York: Geographies of Lesbians, Dykes, and Queers