We have evidence for trans people throughout history, throughout cultures, all over the world. But often, that evidence shows up in the written record. Take the Gallae, for example. The priestesses of the mother goddess Kybele, in ancient Rome. The…
Was Alexander the Great GAY??? TL;DR – maybe – some sources say he was, but rarely explicitly, and there’s reason to doubt them. The goal of today’s video is not to address the question of Alexander’s sexuality. Instead, we’ll be…
If you’ve spent much time on Trans YouTube, there are a few names you’ll almost certainly recognize. One of them is Jamie Raines, or Jammidodger. He’s a UK trans man who comments on the trans experience, as well as doing…
Aphrodite. Venus. The goddess of love. When you think of her, what comes to mind? If you were a Roman or a Greek, you might think of a buxom, curvaceous babe with an ample bosom and childbearing hips. If you’re…
One of the most famous characters in Classical mythology, Teiresias is known for their wisdom, because of their multifaceted experiences. In particular, they lived as both a man and a woman. Here, we'll explore their mythology, and what it can tell us about transness was viewed in the ancient world.
Content warning: This video discusses the ritual practices of an ancient religious sect, which involves some practices which may seem disturbing to modern sensibilities – in particular, those who are sensitive to discussion of self harm, blood, or the ritual…
Hi, I’m Sophie, and I’m sorry. When it comes to ancient transgender history, it’s fun to hear about religious cults or mythological figures. But I think it can be difficult to see ourselves in those topics sometimes. It’s fascinating, to…
In one of the lesser-known figures of transgender mythology, we'll take a closer look at the story of Siproites. We'll explore what little we know about their mythology, and what we can learn from it as modern trans people.
Yay, it’s another video on the Enarees! Geez Sophie, obsessed much? Get over it, would ya? Look, there’s a lot to say about them! I could do one big video, but then I wouldn’t have material to Feed The Algorithm.…
So I’ve learned a thing or two about audio and video production in the last couple of years. I’m nowhere near an expert, I don’t know how to do those fancy SWOOSH transitions between cuts the kids seem to love,…
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