This week we're continuing our discussion of William Shakespeare and looking at his comedies and romances. As well as something called problem plays. Some of his plays, they had problems. We'll also put on pants, escape to forest, and...

Cross Dressing:Witness hundreds of men dressing up as women for a unique ritual believed to fulfill people's wishes, showcasing cultural practices that challenge gender norms.

Welcome to what you need before you read, the series where I attempt to inoculate you from boredom by injecting a little context and relevancy into you reading experience. For our inaugural episode, we’re looking at William Shakespeare’s...

I want you to imagine what being LGBTQ+ would be like in the 1920s or 30’s. How about the 1860s? If you’re like many today, you likely imagine the concept of the closet and assume society forced LGBTQ+ people to conform to the sexual...

Thousands of drag queens arrive at Stonewall Inn and sing 'Over the Rainbow' on day of SCOTUS marriage equality ruling

Participants display costumes at Bourbon Street Awards Mardi Gras draws outlandish costumes on March 08, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Footage by Getty Images)

INTERVIEW - Neil Patrick Harris on feeling comfortable in wig and heels today, on preparing for the lead role in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” - Neil Patrick Harris named Harvard Universitys Hasty Pudding Theatricals Man of the Year on...

A man is surprised by a woman.

Members of the acting union group SAG-AFTRA march in the parade / A cross-dressed male in a bright red wig is popular among the crowd

Travesti Pee casual

Title: "Legion 'Occupies' New York" / Pan down Manhattan skyscraper / CU American Legion program superimposed over Pan of bldgs / parade with veterans carrying American and other flags and marching toward camera / high angle train engine...

CLEAN : Drag queens dancers celebrate Sydneys gay Mardi Gras

Title card: "LEGION INVADES GOTHAM" superimposed over fade-in to American Legionnaires marching in New York City parade / double exposure of American Legion emblem over LS parade / LS band leads parade toward camera, followed by train on...

Title "Girls tackle pigskin - 'Powder Bowl' at Vancouver" superimposed over female players rushing onto field / VS female players putting on makeup before game / VS female players putting on helmets while looking in small mirror held by...

WS Shot of transvestite looking woman with angel wings walking on promenade / Tel Aviv, Dan Metropolitan,Gush Dan, Israel

A man is surprised by a woman.

Drag Queen at the 'RingMaster' Premiere with Jerry Springer at the Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, California on November 12, 1998. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Drag Queens at the 'RingMaster' Premiere with Jerry Springer at the Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, California on November 12, 1998. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Drag Queens at the 'RingMaster' Premiere with Jerry Springer at the Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, California on November 12, 1998. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: GLAAD Manhattan: Brazilian Carnival, New York, NY, United States, 08/02/2011. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)

Bianca del Rio and guest at the GLAAD Manhattan: Brazilian Carnival at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)

Exclusive: SACRAMENTO, CA -UNDATED: Piyah Martell has a condition called Caudal Regression Syndrome which means she was born with tiny legs and cannot walk on them. But it has not stopped her dream of becoming a star, and she films...

All characters womans and man running

Man impersonating Michael Jackson poses on street / Cross dresser poses on street / Participants show off their bonnets and costumes in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral, pose with visitors and other participants NYC's Annual Easter...