Bad Gays Piers Gaveston
Nov 19, 2019
Dive into the intriguing life of Piers Gaveston, a controversial figure in medieval Britain linked to Prince Edward. The discussion unveils the hypocrisy surrounding elite sexual norms and the complexities of male relationships of the time. Explore Gaveston's dramatic rise and fall, marked by exiles and a gripping execution. Delve into historical sexual identities and how modern interpretations can distort past realities. Finally, uncover Gaveston's reckless persona and the political chaos that followed his shocking demise.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Piers Gaveston: Power and Controversy in Medieval Britain
02:10 • 27min
The Rise and Fall of Piers Gaveston
29:05 • 5min
Revisiting Historical Sexual Identities
34:16 • 7min
Unraveling Relationships and Revenge in History
40:51 • 4min
Assessing Piers Gaveston: A Reckless Character in Medieval Politics
44:23 • 2min