How old is the oldest chat-up line between men? Who was the first lesbian? Were ancient Greek men who had sex together necessarily gay? And what did Shakespeare think about cross-dressing? This title deals with these questions.
Provides an intriguing insight into the range, diversity and complexity of same-sex experiences throughout history. Takes objects ranging from Ancient Egyptian papyri to images by modern artists like David Hockney to explore the history of same-sex desire around the world and through the ages.