Queer Ancestor Spotlight: Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, and a major literary and political figure in LGBTQ+ history. He is best remembered for works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest. His trial for gross indecency is considered one of the first “celebrity” trials.
Queer Ancestor Spotlight: Siwa Oasis
This post is a bit different because it doesn’t center a particular figure and instead focuses on a location: the Siwa Oasis. This oasis is located in Egypt, near the Libyan border. It is one of the most isolated settlements in Egypt with a distinct culture and language. Settlement at the oasis dates back to ancient Egypt, and it was home to an oracle of Ammon.