Ancient Gay Baddies of History

Ancient Gay Baddies of History

This week, Sarah and Alora explore three remarkable stories from antiquity that challenge the way we think about love, identity, and history. They uncover the legendary Sacred Band of Thebes, an elite military unit made up of 150 pairs of male lovers, examine the centuries long debate surrounding Alexander the Great and his closest companion Hephaestion, and tell the heartbreaking story of the Roman emperor Hadrian and Antinous, whose death inspired one of the greatest public displays of grief in the ancient world. These stories may not fit neatly into modern labels, but they remind us that love, loss, and the people who shaped history have always been far more complex than we often imagine. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah “Ancient Wind” Music by Noru [https://pixabay.com/users/harumachimusic-13470593/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112528] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112528] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sappho of Lesbos

In honor of Pride Month, we are celebrating Sappho of Lesbos, known as the "gay poet of the ancient world". Sappho wrote with deep passion about her love for women, and her work was adored in her own time. They even put her face on coins while she was alive. Though most of her poetry is lost, the fragments we have still pulse with timeless desire and longing. Join Sarah and Alora as they explore the poetry that gave us the words "sapphic" and "lesbian" and discover how a woman from a small Greek island one of the most beloved poets of the ancient world. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis, remixed by Sarah Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gay Baddies in History

For Pride Month, we're doing something a little different. Instead of diving deep into a single historical figure or event, Sarah and Alora are shining a spotlight on several lesser-known people from history who were likely gay, lesbian, bisexual, or otherwise part of what we'd now call the LGBTQ+ community. Spanning from the Stone Age to the 18th century, this episode explores the lives of poets, artists, writers, and everyday people whose stories managed to survive against the odds. Many have been dismissed by historians as "close friends", but their stories paint a far more interesting picture. Some of these tales are inspiring and some of them are heartbreaking...but all of them serve as a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Join us as we celebrate Pride by uncovering the queer history that has been hiding in plain sight all along. History isn't nearly as straight as some people would like you to believe. 🌈📚🏳️‍🌈 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Article from Making Queer History: "Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum" by Harper-Hugo Darling: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/khnumhotep-and-niankhkhnum-and-occams-razor Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah “Forgotten Heroes” ,Music by Vladimir Visic [https://pixabay.com/users/forgotten-hero-records-42171567/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] “Shetland Dusk Echoes”, Iron Age Norse Chant by Tera Mangala Meditation Music "The Legend of Narmer" by WombatNoisesAudio "ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle

Step into one of history's most infamous true crime stories as we explore the dark and unsettling world of H. H. Holmes, the man often called America's first serial killer. At the center of the legend is the infamous Murder Castle, a strange building in Chicago that has inspired countless stories of hidden rooms, secret passages, and murder. But how much of the tale is fact, and how much is myth? In this episode, we examine Holmes's life, his scams, his victims, and the sensational headlines that transformed him into one of history's most notorious true crime figures. From fraud schemes and suspicious deaths to lurid newspaper stories, we unravel the facts behind the man who became a monster in the public imagination. Was the Murder Castle truly a labyrinth of death, or has more than a century of rumors, exaggerations, and legend blurred the line between history and myth? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore the case that continues to fascinate true crime fans more than a century later. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "The Realization - Ambient Piano", Music by Ribhav Agrawal [https://pixabay.com/users/ribhavagrawal-39286533/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] Sound Effect by freesound_community [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=49850] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=49850] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Pig War of 1859

What do you get when you combine a disputed border, a potato patch, and one extremely unfortunate pig? Apparently, an international crisis. In this episode of the Hot Mess History Podcast, Alora drags Sarah into the delightfully ridiculous story of the Pig War of 1859, when the United States and Great Britain came alarmingly close to armed conflict over a pig who was just trying to eat a snack. What started as a farmer's bad day quickly escalated into military mobilization, diplomatic chaos, and a whole lot of men taking themselves very seriously over a situation that sounds completely made up. Join us for the political drama, territorial disputes, questionable decision making, and perhaps the only war in history where a pig is the sole casualty. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "The Realization - Ambient Piano", Music by Ribhav Agrawal [https://pixabay.com/users/ribhavagrawal-39286533/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] "Cartoon Funny Music" Music by BackgroundMusicForVideos [https://pixabay.com/users/backgroundmusicforvideos-46459014/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=522399] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=522399] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.