This episode is airing one week after its release. Want access to every episode early, ad-free content, and access to our discord server? Join our Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this special collab episode, TK from For The Love of History comes on to teach me and you about the Tomb of the Two Brothers, the earliest recorded same sex couple in ancient history. The assumed romantic relationship between Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum is based on depictions of the two men standing nose to nose and embracing.

📕 Table of Contents 📕 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Introductions

02:05 Discovery of the Tomb

03:28 Assumptions and Misinterpretations

05:16 New Perspectives and Research

07:07 Depictions and Interpretations

10:01 Intimacy and Relationships

11:09 Debunking Arguments

15:08 Evidence and Hypotheses

21:30 Family and Erasure

23:56 Queer Erasure and Historical Bias

27:45 Representation and Perspective

34:43 Conclusion and Impact

40:20 Closing Remarks Connect With Our Guest 🌈

TK is the host and creator of For the Love of History Podcast, who’s on a mission to help people rediscover their love of history. She lives in Japan with her husband and three little history helper kitties.

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In this episode, we explore Frida Kahlo's intricate life and enduring legacy through the biopic Frida (2002). We discuss how this film challenges stereotypes, highlighting Kahlo's artistic brilliance and complex identity as a queer Mexican woman. We examine how the film navigated controversies, including issues with Harvey Weinstein, to authentically portray Kahlo's life, artistry, politics, and personal journey.

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Links & Resources Mentioned ⬇️

• More about Harvey Weinstein and Production Troubles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcZv3mLGw5A
• Learn more about Frida Kahlo's life, politics, and paintings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jvWV3oPSsg&t=1685s
• The Imitation Game (2014) Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABQg2ZjeB9U&t=103s

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:53 The Challenges of the Frida Biopic

20:22 Appreciating the Film

26:38 Frida's Struggle to Separate Herself from Diego

28:25 The Portrayal of Frida's Political Beliefs

37:18 The Male Gaze and Nudity in the Film

41:39 The Influence of Harvey Weinstein on 'Frida'

45:28 The Importance of Nuance and Authenticity in Biopics

49:01 The Non-Monogamous Relationship of Frida and Diego

51:13 The Lack of Detail on Frida's Art in the Film

57:33 The Challenges of the Early 2000s for Queer People

58:55 Frida's Non-Monogamous Relationships

01:01:54 Critiques of Frida's Use of Indigenous Heritage

01:04:56 The Importance of Nuance in Historical Analysis

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Connect With Our Guest 🌈 Leftist Squidward is a queer, Jewish, Brazilian creator who makes TikToks, music, and writes short stories. Their interests lie in radical left and queer politics, as well as Latin American literature and music. You can follow their work here: https://linktr.ee/thomsky

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Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ www.closetedhistory.com

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Want access to this episode and others early? Join our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this conversation, Destiny and Thomas discuss the movie 'The Imitation Game' and its portrayal of Alan Turing and Joan Clarke. They both express their disappointment with the film, highlighting its historical inaccuracies and problematic representation of neurodivergent and queer individuals. They criticize the movie for sensationalizing Turing's life and reducing the contributions of his colleagues. They also discuss the harmful tropes and stereotypes perpetuated by the film, such as the portrayal of autistic individuals as either socially clueless or hostile. Overall, they argue that the movie fails to do justice to the real stories of Turing and Clarke. The conversation discusses the disingenuous portrayal of queerness in the movie 'The Imitation Game' and the lack of accurate representation.

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:34 Critiquing the Movie

09:03 Rating and Justification

13:17 Reduction of Joan Clark's Character

16:17 Inaccurate Portrayal of Turing

26:58 Sherlock Comparison

28:50 Film Inaccuracies

29:31 Historical Inaccuracies and Frustration

37:31 The Inaccuracy of the Fake Cop

46:36 Sensationalizing Turing's Love Life

53:00 The Candid Shots of Turing Running

56:28 Misrepresentation of Turing's Relationship

57:55 The Importance of Accurate Representation and Addressing Systemic Issues

58:31 Problematic Portrayal of Queer Characters

59:55 Lack of Diversity and Whitewashing in Media

01:00:50 Disingenuous Representation of Queerness

01:03:14 The Need for Authentic and Intersectional Queer Representation

Connect With Our Guest 🌈 Leftist Squidward is a queer, Jewish, Brazilian creator who makes TikToks, music, and writes short stories. Their interests lie in radical left and queer politics, as well as Latin American literature and music. You can follow their work here: https://linktr.ee/thomsky

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#TheImitationGame #MovieReviews #QueerRepresentation

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Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory⁠

/ / About Us 🌈

Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠

My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you!

Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖