Look what we have here then.

I have a joke about Polyphemus but nobody will get it.

Just thought of the funniest joke about Athena. It popped into my head fully formed.

#TodayInQueerHistory September 24 (1482) Swiss noble Richard Puller von Hohenburg and his servant Anton Mätzler were burned at the stake in Zürich. Their crimes? Heresy and sodomy. The evidence? Mätzler's "precious clothing, beautiful shirts, and other treasures" which were above his station.

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#TodayInQueerHistory September 23 (1999) The 1st Celebrate Bisexuality Day is observed at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in 🇿🇦. Activists Wendy Curry, Gigi Raven Wilbur and flag designer Michael Page created the day to increase bi visibility. 💙💜🩷 Who are your bicons?

#TodayInQueerHistory September 22 (1840) While travelling through Europe with her wife, Anne Lister died of a fever in Kutaisi, Georgia. Although the bulk of Lister's estate was left to make cousins, her wife, Anne Walker, was provided for. Lister's tombstone was rediscovered in 2010.

Well I have a rotten cold. Please send things that bring smiles. Thank you kindly.

#TodatInQueerHistory September 21 (2018) Zak Kostapoulos, aka Zackie Oh, was a Greek LGBTQIA+ rights activist. He was brutally attacked and died from his injuries #OTD. Police spun a false narrative of the event. 2 people were eventually found guilty. Zak is remembered as a hero and icon.

Me and @thehistoryboy.bsky.social just hit a huge training milestone for our Marathon training: 20 miles! We smashed it in 2hrs 57 mins. We are both running to support good causes, if you can donate, please do: www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

About to settle in for the evening with something which critics have begrudgingly conceded is "a film." I'm excited to share something I'm very fond of with @thehistoryboy.bsky.social.

Happy Batman Day -- I have a soft spot for the whole Bat-family and extended cast of characters. If you've been on one of my tours there's a good chance you've heard my Very Brief Queer History of Batman.

Happy Batman Day!

It has long been my opinion that Hollywood is frittering away the generational dance talents of Channing Tatum & Tom Holland by not putting them in a musical together. Not a remake, but akin to Gene Kelly & Donald O’Connor in Singin’ In The Rain. I strongly believe this would make a billion dollars

Feeling very good post run! If you'd like to encourage me to keep going AND do some good, here's how you can support my marathon efforts: www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

#TodayInQueerHistory September 20 (1970) Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes. BJK said “There is no place in any sport for discrimination of any kind, I’m proud to support all trans athletes who simply want the access and opportunity to compete in the sport they love.”

Some facts and figures about Bisexuality in the UK from a recent survey by the Office of National Statistics. These were discussed and expanded upon in a recent Guardian article. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... #bisexualityawarenessweek #bisexual #lgbt

#TodayInQueerHistory September 19 (1964) A group organised by Randy Wicker pickets Whitehall Street Induction Centre in NYC. They were protesting the confidentiality of gay men's draft records being violated. This action is seen as the earliest Gay Rights demonstration in the USA.

Sweaty face? Swoopy hair? It's another run as I train for the OG: the Athens Marathon 🇬🇷🏃‍♂️ I'm running for Freedom, a group that supports LGBTQIA+ young people. They need our help more than ever. It all adds up: £10 buys a book for our library £25 gets groceries www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

Our book has a chapter "Beach Bums" specifically for when it's been drizzly 4 days in a row. You can teleport to a hot summer, the scent of SPF50 on the gentle breeze 🌞 👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums Henry Scott Tuke's "Lovers of the Sun", 1923 😁 Here's your ticket to summer: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/muse...

#TodayInQueerHistory September 18 (53) Trajan, of the Column, a "Good Emperor" is born. Roman historians have said "he was devoted to young men and to wine, [...]as it was, however, he drank all the wine he wanted, yet remained sober, and in his relations with young men he harmed no one.

#TodayInQueerHistory September 17 (2020) Jacqueline Wilson's 111th book, Love Frankie, is published. n the build up to the release of Love Frankie, Jacqueline spoke publically for the first time, about her partner Trish. She said she'd "never really been in any kind of closet."

#TodayInQueerHistory September 16 (1972) The Fairy Godmother of Christopher Street, Rollerena, skates into being! Formerly Roller Skeets, 'Rna took their final form after donning their glitzy costume. 'Rena described her audience as “a crowd gathered like they were awaiting Glinda landing in Oz.”

I'm looking forward to seeing Entertaining Mr Sloane with @thehistoryboy.bsky.social soon. We might have a little pilgrimage to the library where Joe Orton defaced some books to really round out the trip. It's nice to have cultural things to look forward to. 🥰

Editor: You get those photos of Frankenstein and his monster? Photographer: Sure did boss, real fuckin sexy just like you asked. Editor: what

#TodayInQueerHistory September 15 (1960) One of the most infamous horror films of all time, Psycho, is released in UK theatres. 🔪🚿👵 It started Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, one of the most iconic characters in cinema. Perkins had a complex relationship with his sexuality.

Re that last repost. I always find it hard how queer centred orgs and pride events flock to these glory hunting reality TV types when there are so many real queer people working so much harder for the community than those just in it for themselves.

#TodayInQueerHistory September 14 (1769) Scientific polymath whose name is writ large across nature (see penguins, lilys, hummingbirds, glaciers and mountains to name a few) Alexander Humboldt was born #OTD. Humboldt expressed his fervent love for other men, recorded in letters and diaries.

So does the fault lie with Steps or with that nefarious neer do well Cotton Eyed Joe?

It has been a wild week. Interviewing Dr Anthony Delaney about Queer Georgians was so much fun. Sharing queer histories at Bristol Museum was a blast, everyone loves making queer Delftware 💛💙, and today, Museum Bums: the book turns two. Here's to whatever excitement comes next!

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I am so incredibly proud of the book @thehistoryboy.bsky.social and I put into the world. 2 years on and sales are still strong, and there's 2 more translations in the works. I'll be honest, it still feels like a dream having a lil book out there.

Can I just say, from the bottom of my heart, and because I think it's important right now, fuck racists?

And back up the big hill after another big run! Step by step, and one foot in front of the other gets us there. I'm running the Athens Marathon 🇬🇷🏃‍♂️ to support Freedom which helps LGBTQIA+ young people and their families. If you can help me help them, please do: www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

OKURRRRRR Come and say hello if you're about and watch this space for upcoming tour dates :)

#TodayInQueerHistory September 13 A likely date for the start of the Boedromia, an Ancient Greek festival celebrating the god Apollo in his guise as "the helper in times of distress." So, if you need some help today, give a shout to Apollo. Fair warning: you might be turned into a tree.

Absolute legends: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#TodayInQueerHistory September 12 (2009) Bow wearing, diamond loving, egg spitting Birdo is voted eighth most popular female character in Nintendo games across platforms by readers of Nintendo Official Magazine UK. Her popularity is important to note because she's a canonically trans character.

I had a great time interviewing the lovely Dr Anthony Delaney at Waterstones, Bristol last night. We were discussing his new book Queer Georgians. It's a marvellous read!

Biology Department xkcd.com/3140/

#TodayInQueerHistory September 11 (2001) #OTD we remember Mark Bingham who stormed the cockpit of United Airlines flight 93, to prevent terrorists from doing more harm. Mark was an everyday hero, previously protecting his boyfriend from muggings. A rugby player, he's honoured with the Bingham Cup.

#TodayInQueerHistory September 10 (1926) Today I want to celebrate an artist that I (and as @museumbums.bsky.social) am very fond of: Beryl Cook who was born #OTD. Beryl was an ally, painting joy from her local queer venue, the Lockyer Tavern. She depicted our joy, shared by her queer friends.

They absolutely lost their shit when some trans folks wrote on statues with chalk... The BBC certainly didn't talk about statues being checked, they led with the Home Secretary calling it 'disgraceful'.

Who will be that person to tip me over £1200? I'm so close! www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

#TodayInQueerHistory September 9 (1990) Lesbian Avengers in New York protest a School Board's refusal to implement an inclusive curriculum that reflected the community the schools served. They protested with a marching band, balloons saying "Ask About Lesbian Lives" and an Alternative ABC.

What a week, huh?

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#TodayInQueerHistory September 8 (1907) Lesbian power couple Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas meet in Paris for the first time. Establishing themselves as movers, shakers and taste-makers in the Parisian arts scene, the couple stayed together until Gertrude's death in 1946.

Well these are wonderful. Gay Whales Against Racism is my favourite.

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