After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal The Georgian Husband with Fourteen Wives
Apr 17, 2024
Jen Manion, author of Female Husbands: A Trans History, discusses the sensational story of Charles Hamilton, who had fourteen wives while being assigned female at birth. Explore the historical accounts of 'female husbands' defying gender norms in the 18th century and the complexities of identity, deception, and societal perceptions. Unveil the unconventional 18th-century marriages challenging societal norms and the resilience of queer individuals in historical narratives.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unveiling the Lives of Female Husbands in History
02:23 • 8min
Exploring the Identity and Deception of Charles, a Female Husband
09:53 • 5min
Queer Odyssey and American Dream in the 18th and 19th Centuries
14:58 • 6min
Exploration of an Unconventional 18th Century Marriage
20:41 • 5min
Unveiling Identities: A 18th Century Tale of Love and Resilience
25:46 • 12min
Exploring Historical Queer Identities and Challenging Labels
37:31 • 3min