BONUS 0.8. Alternate Channels - Talking Queer TV with Steven Capsuto

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We’re bringing you a bonus episode here on the History is Gay feed today, so get ready for a ride through the history of queers on TV! Leigh got a chance to sit down and talk with Steven Capsuto, author of Alternate Channels: Queer Images on 20th-Century TV, a deep dive into the history of queer representation on radio and the small screen from the 1930s to 2000! We chat about our favorite moments of representation from the era, the impact and role of gay activists in moving the needle forward for narrative depictions of queerness, and more!

This new edition features over 100 photos that weren’t included in the first printing in 2000, and is beautifully reimagined!

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Where To Find Steven online:

Until next time, stay queer and stay curious!

BONUS 0.7. Rainbow Revolutionaries: An(other) Interview with Sarah Prager!

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Welcome to History is Gay's latest minisode! This time, we're interviewing author and queer historian Sarah Prager again, in anticipation of her new book Rainbow Revolutionaries: Fifty LGBTQ+ People Who Made History. We get into the details of who is featured in this new book, what it was like writing for a young audience, and get some sneak peek details about the illustrations for the book and the upcoming release party!

Image courtesy of Sarah Prager’s website

Image courtesy of Sarah Prager’s website


Her newest book, Rainbow Revolutionaries is a gorgeous book aimed at middle-grade readers, with beautiful illustrations and an array of 50 queer heroes!



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Check out a preview of the book from Sarah’s instagram:

Rainbow Revolutionaries comes out May 26! Preorder it online from your favorite bookstore, and then join Sarah at 1:00pm EDT for the online launch party!

Details and RSVP here!


Where To Find Sarah Online

Until next time, stay queer and stay curious!