At least two people are interested, so here are my thoughts on the anti-intellectualism surrounding queer histories and why it matters:
There’s a common misconception that historians are being homophobic or oblivious about queerness, and it’s parroted by not just conservatives but also progressive and queer folks. This tends to call into question historians’ credibility. That’s a huge problem now—misinformation abounds, and delegitimizing history as a discipline harms us. Historical memory and interpretation is a valuable skill, and one that needs to be fostered. My post was an attempt to bridge that misunderstanding between historians and others interested in historical topics. Pardon any typos, as I was metaphorically rampaging and you can’t go back and edit stories.
Also: @qqueenofhades is who to talk to about Richard I and queerness.
