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...