Q&A with Laura: Part I - Sappho, Sea Urchins, Sinister Hands and More

Our resident historian Laura is back to answer your questions! What's the significance of Héloïse bathing in the sea? Why is page 28 on the right side of their book? Why did Céline let Héloïse be left-handed? Were there any known lesbian couples in 18th century France? What's the oldest record of lesbian activity? How did Sappho's work get lost, and was she accepted in her time? Why did matriarchal societies switch to patriarchal ones? Who is a woman from ancient history or mythology you'd like to have a conversation with? What's your favourite little known LGBTQ+ fact?  Further reading: More about Mademoiselle Raucourt: http://www.williamapercy.com/wiki/images/Raucourt.pdf Laura on Twitter twitter.com/labhistorical Laura's history podcast https://anchor.fm/labhistorytime