Tag: homosexual
Poetess Sappho – Poetry and lesbianism in ancient Greece
There is no surprise for anyone that the Greeks had a passionate way of life in every aspect: politics, war, literature, philosophy and so on, and their contribution to the modern society cannot be denied. But there is another thing about them that captured the attention of every historian and that is the inimitable complexity of their love life. Greeks understood love like no other society on Earth and romanticism was a big part of the soul of this...
Some of the most famous gays in ancient and recent history
You thought homosexuality is a recently discovered stuff? Well, you are wrong. In fact, homosexuality has been observed and practiced all around the globe since ancient times and you may be amazed to find out how deep it goes. Here are the most famous gay people of the history that you may have not known about:
Spartans
These feared warriors of ancient Greece were more than just killing machines. Stories regarding the Spartan society include pederasty as one of the most...
One-Third of Israelis Are Bisexual
Despite some social conservatism in Israel, an interesting new study regarding the sexuality of Israelis showed that there are ten-times as many bisexuals as there are gays and lesbians. The study revealed that a major number – about one-third – of people in the Jewish state claim to land somewhere on the bisexual spectrum.
By analyzing the results even further it also revealed that sixty-seven percent (67%) of the study’s participants identified themselves as “exclusively heterosexual”. Three percent (3%) reported...
A Christian Baker whose faith meant more than his job or security
Jack Philips, a Christian baker, denied preparing a wedding cake for a gay couple in the year 2012 after which his life turned upside down, though his faith stood firm. Confronted with this decision, the gay couple took offense, which was followed by swearing as they stormed out of his shop. Death threats and criticisms followed and Jack Philips was found guilty by law for not accommodating Charlie Craig and David Mullins, the gay couple who were denied his service....