LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month runs throughout February every year, intending to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and all people who identify under the umbrella of LGBTQ+, as well as their history, lives, and experiences.
It's a chance to re-examine histories we thought we knew and share new understandings of LGBTQ+ history and culture.
Check out our student stories, discover useful resources and help us to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community.
The power of remembering: reflecting on the importance of LGBTQ+ history
Student Ella Adams discusses some events in LGBTQ+ history that have made an impact on her.
Gender diversity in history: Boulton and Park
Dr Sam Caslin, Senior Lecturer in History discusses how historians can work with modern identity labels to understand the experiences of gender-diverse people in the past.
Normalising Queer Representation in Archaeology
PhD Student Charlotte Bell, explores queer representation in Archaeology.
Villains, Disney and queer cinema
Film Studies student, Harriet Bell, talks about her experience growing up with queer representation in mainstream media and how things are changing.
Alumni experience: LGBTQ+ student life in the 1970s
French and English alumnus, Peter Rimmer talks about his experiences as a student at Liverpool in the 1970s.
Out and proud
In 2021, History student, Timothy, explored the history and legacy of the Gay Liberation Front.
Five ways to explore LGBTQ+ history from home
In this 2021 blog post, Imogen De Castro Gray curated her top five things to watch and read, for you to explore LGBTQ+ history.
Sexuality in the Past: Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep
In 2021, Egyptology student, Tamar, discusses sexuality in the past, looking at how examining ancient history can help to create a more inclusive present.
Chasing Rainbows: The Search for Gay Material Culture
In 2018, Dr Alan Greaves explored the role Archaeology can play in our understanding of LGBTQ+ History.
Sex and 'sexuality' in South Asian history
In 2021, Emily Kearon-Warrilow, looked at how the British colonisation of South Asian countries created an upheaval of existing socio-cultural norms.
Books to read for the celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month
In 2022, Film Studies student, Vivien Kasa shares the books she will be reading to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month.
Exploring LGBTQ+ themes in History, Languages and Cultures modules
A collection of some modules available in the School of Histories, Languages, and Cultures which cover LGBTQI+ issues, or could relate to them.
Why asexual representation matters
History student, Matt Kelly explores asexual representation in the media and why it needs to improve.