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Inside Matelotage, The Same-Sex Partnerships Between Colonial-Era Pirates

During the Golden Age of Piracy, some buccaneers engaged in matelotage, a form of civil union. Sometimes these arrangements were purely financial — but often they were affectionate, romantic, or sexual.

By Andrew Milne Jul 31, 2020

Inside Matelotage, The Same-Sex Partnerships Between Colonial-Era Pirates

During the Golden Age of Piracy, some buccaneers engaged in matelotage, a form of civil union. Sometimes these arrangements were purely financial — but often they were affectionate, romantic, or sexual.

By Andrew Milne July 31, 2020

‘Every Woman’s Man And Every Man’s Woman’: Inside The Sex Rumors Surrounding Julius Caesar

As a powerful man in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar probably had sex with both men and women, but it was his taste in partners that threatened to ruin his reputation.

By Andrew Milne Jul 28, 2020

‘Every Woman’s Man And Every Man’s Woman’: Inside The Sex Rumors Surrounding Julius Caesar

As a powerful man in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar probably had sex with both men and women, but it was his taste in partners that threatened to ruin his reputation.

By Andrew Milne July 28, 2020

Historic Letter Written Just A Month Before Van Gogh Cut Off His Ear Details Various Brothel Visits With Paul Gauguin

The artists write about brothels, cheekily disparage each other, and then discuss "pictorial studies" and opening a new artists' association.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 10, 2020
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Historic Letter Written Just A Month Before Van Gogh Cut Off His Ear Details Various Brothel Visits With Paul Gauguin

The artists write about brothels, cheekily disparage each other, and then discuss "pictorial studies" and opening a new artists' association.

By Marco Margaritoff June 10, 2020

Incel Blows Off His Own Hand While Making DIY Bomb To Attack ‘Hot Cheerleaders’

Police contacted the FBI after the man showed up at a local medical center with a missing hand, destroyed fingers, and shrapnel wounds across his neck.

By Natasha Ishak Jun 8, 2020
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Incel Blows Off His Own Hand While Making DIY Bomb To Attack ‘Hot Cheerleaders’

Police contacted the FBI after the man showed up at a local medical center with a missing hand, destroyed fingers, and shrapnel wounds across his neck.

By Natasha Ishak June 8, 2020

New Suspect Emerges In The 2007 Disappearance Of Three-Year-Old Madeleine McCann

Christian Brückner has a lengthy record of sexual crimes against children. He also made a phone call that ended an hour before McCann vanished — and re-registered his car under a different name the day after.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 5, 2020
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New Suspect Emerges In The 2007 Disappearance Of Three-Year-Old Madeleine McCann

Christian Brückner has a lengthy record of sexual crimes against children. He also made a phone call that ended an hour before McCann vanished — and re-registered his car under a different name the day after.

By Marco Margaritoff June 5, 2020

Two Machete-Wielding Men Hired For Sexual Fantasy Break Into The Wrong House

When a New South Wales resident hired two men through Facebook to stroke his semi-naked body with a broom, he did everything right — except give them the correct address.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 1, 2020
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Two Machete-Wielding Men Hired For Sexual Fantasy Break Into The Wrong House

When a New South Wales resident hired two men through Facebook to stroke his semi-naked body with a broom, he did everything right — except give them the correct address.

By Marco Margaritoff June 1, 2020

South Korean Soccer Team Claims It Didn’t Know The Mannequins It Used To Fill Stadium Seats Were Sex Dolls

A total of about 30 sex dolls were placed in the stands — some of them holding signs advertising X-rated websites.

By Marco Margaritoff May 18, 2020
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South Korean Soccer Team Claims It Didn’t Know The Mannequins It Used To Fill Stadium Seats Were Sex Dolls

A total of about 30 sex dolls were placed in the stands — some of them holding signs advertising X-rated websites.

By Marco Margaritoff May 18, 2020

The True Hollywood Story Of Henry Willson, Rock Hudson’s Abusive Agent

Henry Willson was an unscrupulous talent agent who molded gay stars into the "beefcake" ideal of 1950s Hollywood — while also preying on them.

By Marco Margaritoff May 13, 2020

The True Hollywood Story Of Henry Willson, Rock Hudson’s Abusive Agent

Henry Willson was an unscrupulous talent agent who molded gay stars into the "beefcake" ideal of 1950s Hollywood — while also preying on them.

By Marco Margaritoff May 13, 2020

Meet Oliver Sipple, The Vietnam Veteran Who Saved President Ford’s Life — And Was Punished For It

After disarming an assassin, Oliver Sipple was hailed a hero. But the ensuing media storm outed him as gay and upended his entire life.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 27, 2020

Meet Oliver Sipple, The Vietnam Veteran Who Saved President Ford’s Life — And Was Punished For It

After disarming an assassin, Oliver Sipple was hailed a hero. But the ensuing media storm outed him as gay and upended his entire life.

By Natasha Ishak April 27, 2020

This Week In History News, Mar. 29 – Apr. 4

Ancient Egyptian lust spell uncovered, mystery of Alexander the Great's tomb closer to being solved, last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade identified.

By All That's Interesting Apr 3, 2020
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This Week In History News, Mar. 29 – Apr. 4

Ancient Egyptian lust spell uncovered, mystery of Alexander the Great's tomb closer to being solved, last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade identified.

By All That's Interesting April 3, 2020

How Homophobia Almost Erased The Legacy Of Bayard Rustin, The Man Who Advised MLK

Bayard Rustin was the mind behind the 1963 March on Washington and organized the first Freedom Rides, but his open homosexuality was fodder for critics of the civil rights movement.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 13, 2020

How Homophobia Almost Erased The Legacy Of Bayard Rustin, The Man Who Advised MLK

Bayard Rustin was the mind behind the 1963 March on Washington and organized the first Freedom Rides, but his open homosexuality was fodder for critics of the civil rights movement.

By Natasha Ishak March 13, 2020
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