One of my favorite books is Swasarnt Neuf’s Gay Guides for 1949. It’s a collection of different gay zines from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Lots of great slang, lots of “if you are in this town, here are the cruising spots, here are the clubs.”

There’s also a collection of photos of gay beaches, some of which are very delightfully NSFW.

Who are these guys? Are we just assuming guy friends from the past are gay for hugging? Isn’t that kinda toxic and homophobic?

The History Channel: “Michelangelo was very dedicated to some of his students, he spent a lot of time with one male student in particular.”

Me, as a preteen: “Ya huh.”

Historians: they were very good friends, so good even sleeping in the same bed(as friends) for their whole lives.

That’s part of what makes it so fantastic! 🙏