What is a myth? A miserable little pile of secrets. No, it’s a type of story cultures tell themselves. Some of them are a lot of fun. Others can be deeply harmful. But sometimes, they’re both. While reading about Hermaphroditus…
Dionysus, god of wine, displays significant nonbinary aspects in their mythology. Let’s explore them further. This is the Venus de Milo. If you’ve seen only a single classical sculpture in your life, it’s probably this one. We found her on…
Ugh, this is such a bloody ridiculous idea. Every once in a while, some very smart and clever and unique and very interesting person shows up in the comments and tells me “this is why Rome fell” or something like…
If you’re a trans person, or just a decent person in general, I’m betting you may have some hostility toward Christianity. That’s understandable. Given how bloody noisy the world is these days, it’s easy to find yourself drawn into the…
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 exploring what…
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, makes lifestyle videos, and…
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…