#TodayInQueerHistory August 4 (1990) "Two spirit" was proposed and adopted at the 3rd annual gathering of Native American Gays and Lesbians. It's a term for those "who embody diverse sexualities, genders, gender roles and expressions." It comes from Ojibwe "niizh manidoiwag" which means 2 spirits.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2d ago

#TodayInQueerHistory August 3 (1614) According to some sources, today is the day that James I/VI met George Villiers. They met at an event at Apethorpe Manor in Northamptonshire. 21 year old George was dancing and James was struck by his graceful movements and handsome legs. The rest is history.

Last night, the incredible @ajwestauthor.bsky.social and I were deep in conversation about his new book How Queer Bookshops Changed the World, in one of Bristol's radical bookshops @bookhaus.bsky.social. The crowd was great, asking brilliant questions. Give AJ a follow and buy his book :)

#TodayInQueerHistory August 3 (1614) According to some sources, today is the day that James I/VI met George Villiers. They met at an event at Apethorpe Manor in Northamptonshire. 21 year old George was dancing and James was struck by his graceful movements and handsome legs. The rest is history.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 3d ago

#TodayInQueerHistory August 2 (1977) Hal Fischer's Gay Semiotics is displayed for the 1st time at his 1st solo show, at the Lawson de Celle Gallery in San Francisco. The piece explores the visual language of the gay community. It's a celebration of identity. He pops up in MuseumBums and Hotties 🥰📚

It's tonight! I'll be chatting with the incredible @ajwestauthor.bsky.social about his groundbreaking book How Queer Bookshops Changed the World at @bookhaus.bsky.social You can book through the link in bio or here: bookhausbristol.com/events/

#TodayInQueerHistory August 2 (1977) Hal Fischer's Gay Semiotics is displayed for the 1st time at his 1st solo show, at the Lawson de Celle Gallery in San Francisco. The piece explores the visual language of the gay community. It's a celebration of identity. He pops up in MuseumBums and Hotties 🥰📚

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 4d ago

#TodayInQueerHistory August 1 (1714) At around 0730 this morning, Queen Anne died. One of her doctors wrote "I believe sleep was never more welcome to a weary traveller than death was to her." Anne had intense and passionate relationships with her confidantes Abigail Masham and Sarah Churchill.

#TodayInQueerHistory August 1 (1714) At around 0730 this morning, Queen Anne died. One of her doctors wrote "I believe sleep was never more welcome to a weary traveller than death was to her." Anne had intense and passionate relationships with her confidantes Abigail Masham and Sarah Churchill.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 5d ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 31 (1996) School bring all sorts of challenges. Exams, hormones and other teenage dramas. Including, unfortunately, bullying. #OTD Jamie Nabozny won a court case (Nabozny v. Podlesny) in which he successfully sued school officials for failing to protect him from abuse.

My picks were Jennifer Coolidge or Miss Piggy but I'm not mad about Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.

Dear Netflix, how many times do I need to rewatch GLOW before season 4 can happen? Because I will put in the hours.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 31 (1996) School bring all sorts of challenges. Exams, hormones and other teenage dramas. Including, unfortunately, bullying. #OTD Jamie Nabozny won a court case (Nabozny v. Podlesny) in which he successfully sued school officials for failing to protect him from abuse.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 6d ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 30 (1998) A major breakthrough in the treatment of HIV/AIDs: Dr Joep Lange reported encouraging findings in using a 5 drug combination to treat those with HIV. Dr Lange had a huge impact on research, understanding, treatment and prevention of HIV.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 30 (1998) A major breakthrough in the treatment of HIV/AIDs: Dr Joep Lange reported encouraging findings in using a 5 drug combination to treat those with HIV. Dr Lange had a huge impact on research, understanding, treatment and prevention of HIV.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 7d ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 29 (1567) James is crowned King of Scotland by the Bishop of Orkney at Holy Rude Kirk in Stirling. James is only a year old. James later became King of England too, and is known for his "favourites" like George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.

Whilst the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, with food and fuel prices soaring, so do global oil and gas companies profits. Shell has today announced it's profits have more than doubled. This is obscene. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices

Shell's ​net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by ‌higher energy prices and increased market volatility during the Middle Eas...

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#TodayInQueerHistory July 29 (1567) James is crowned King of Scotland by the Bishop of Orkney at Holy Rude Kirk in Stirling. James is only a year old. James later became King of England too, and is known for his "favourites" like George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · last wk.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 28 (1540) Walter Hungerford is executed at the Tower of London. He's the first person convicted under Henry VIII's Buggery Act. Before his beheading it was said he "seemed so unquiet that many judged him rather in a frenzy than otherwise.

PSA: your avocado is trans. What an absolutely wonderfully fantastical world we live in!

Jeff Groh@jeffgroh.bsky.social · last wk.

Avocados come in 2 varieties - A-types start each day female and switch to male midday. B-types do the reverse. In work just published from the last chapter of my PhD, we show this system evolved 40+million yrs ago and is regulated by alleles of 1 transcription factor www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

When the hug goes from Good to "I can taste my own pancreas" 👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums Hercules and Antaeus, 1620, by Stefano Maderno, from the National Museum of Scotland 😁

#TodayInQueerHistory July 28 (1540) Walter Hungerford is executed at the Tower of London. He's the first person convicted under Henry VIII's Buggery Act. Before his beheading it was said he "seemed so unquiet that many judged him rather in a frenzy than otherwise.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · last wk.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 27 (2025) The Lionesses, England's women's football team, win the Euros after a tense match against Spain. They won 3-1 on penalties, retaining their titles as footballing queens of Europe! Many of the players in the team are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 27 (2025) The Lionesses, England's women's football team, win the Euros after a tense match against Spain. They won 3-1 on penalties, retaining their titles as footballing queens of Europe! Many of the players in the team are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · last wk.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 26 (1989) After a controversial exhibition of Mapplethorpe's work, Senator Jesse Helms, still outraged, campaigned to reduce art funding which showed "sadomasochism, homoeroticism...or sex acts." Critics said this criteria would mean even Shakespeare would be off limits.

BIG MUSEUM BUMS NEWS KLAXON

Museum Bums@museumbums.bsky.social · last wk.

🇨🇵🍑📣Bonsoir, les amis! Do we have an exciting reveal for you?? 📣🍑🇨🇵 Ceci n'est pas un Cul! (French language Museum Bums) is out now! You can buy it from all your favourite French indie bookshops (or here www.amazon.co.uk/Ceci-nest-pa... 🤷‍♂️) @jackshoulder.bsky.social @thehistoryboy.bsky.social

#TodayInQueerHistory July 26 (1989) After a controversial exhibition of Mapplethorpe's work, Senator Jesse Helms, still outraged, campaigned to reduce art funding which showed "sadomasochism, homoeroticism...or sex acts." Critics said this criteria would mean even Shakespeare would be off limits.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2w ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 25 (1951) J.C. Leyendecker died #OTD. His art had a huge impact on pop culture; from our image of Santa, to gifting flowers on Mother's Day. He also created an enduring version of masculinity based on his boyfriend. He features in Hotties In Art linktr.ee/jackshoulder

London Trans Pride literally assembled outside the BBC building… All they needed to do is poke their heads out of the window to see the enormity of the march! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Yet, they’ve made a conscious choice to downplay numbers in attendance! 😣

@naffdoodaa.bsky.social · 2w ago

BBC describing one of the UK's largest ever protests as being only attended by "Thousands". And argues that protesting the EHRC is nonsense claiming that "it was intended to allow people to live free from discrimination and harassment". More coverage than the last few but that doesn't mean better.

Ever read a take so stupid that you feel like it's just punched you in the face?

Always brings joy to see @museumbums.bsky.social on the shelves at the V&A. And a joy to see the shelves stuffed with friends and folk I admire!

#TodayInQueerHistory July 25 (1951) J.C. Leyendecker died #OTD. His art had a huge impact on pop culture; from our image of Santa, to gifting flowers on Mother's Day. He also created an enduring version of masculinity based on his boyfriend. He features in Hotties In Art linktr.ee/jackshoulder

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2w ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 24 (2013) The seaside town of Budva was the host of Montenegro's 1st Pride march. The event saw 120 brave protesters march amidst a wave of homophobic abuse including chants of "kill the gays". The police arrested those who attacked the marchers.

Mrs Mooney has a pie shop. Does her business but I've noticed something weird.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2w ago

I mean, with the price of meat what it is. When you get it. If you get it. Good you got it.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 24 (2013) The seaside town of Budva was the host of Montenegro's 1st Pride march. The event saw 120 brave protesters march amidst a wave of homophobic abuse including chants of "kill the gays". The police arrested those who attacked the marchers.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2w ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 23 (2021) Kermit is a 🐸, Fozzie a 🐻 & Piggy a Diva - Gonzo is a "whatever." #OTD in Muppet Babies, Gonzo goes to a Royal Ball as Gonzorella. When asked, Gonzo said "I don't want you to be upset with me... I wanna be me." Gonzo's words reflect a lot of queer experiences.

It's awesome that HeadFirst Bristol selected my upcoming chat with the incredible @ajwestauthor.bsky.social about his book How Queer Bookshops Changed the World as an Editor's Pick! We'll be @bookhaus.bsky.social on 3 August, info can be found here: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/boo...

How Queer Bookshops Changed the World with AJ West at Bookhaus

Independent bookshops are the unsung heroes of queer liberation, providing friendship, solidarity and sanctuary through the ages.   ‘A terrific read!’ Jane Cholmeley, author of A Bookshop of One’s O...

headfirstbristol.co.uk

I can only assume that Ebeneezer film is a direct result of The Love is Gone being cut from The Muppets Christmas Carol.

Today's the last day to get 25% off selected pre-orders at @waterstones.bsky.social - what are you waiting for?! Go buy some books!

I mean, with the price of meat what it is. When you get it. If you get it. Good you got it.

Ian Boudreau@ianboudreau.com · 2w ago

Hey is it me or are cannibals not really that scary any more

#TodayInQueerHistory July 23 (2021) Kermit is a 🐸, Fozzie a 🐻 & Piggy a Diva - Gonzo is a "whatever." #OTD in Muppet Babies, Gonzo goes to a Royal Ball as Gonzorella. When asked, Gonzo said "I don't want you to be upset with me... I wanna be me." Gonzo's words reflect a lot of queer experiences.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2w ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 22 (2008) News breaks of a legal case led by 3 residents of Lesbos to ban non-islanders using Lesbian "as it is insulting" is dismissed by Greek courts. The ruling was "a good decision for lesbians everywhere." Other islanders see the wide use as a boon, boosting tourism.

#TodayInQueerHistory July 22 (2008) News breaks of a legal case led by 3 residents of Lesbos to ban non-islanders using Lesbian "as it is insulting" is dismissed by Greek courts. The ruling was "a good decision for lesbians everywhere." Other islanders see the wide use as a boon, boosting tourism.

Jack Shoulder@jackshoulder.bsky.social · 2w ago

#TodayInQueerHistory July 21 (1980) The Olympic Games draw the eyes of the world to Russia, to Moscow, to see who will take home the gold. Before the XXII games commence, Italian activist Vincenzo “Enzo” Francone chains himself to Lenin's Mausoleum to protest the Soviet Unions anti LGBTQ laws.