The Secrets of Queer History

Queer history has long been rewritten and censored. In this talk, Rowan Ellis will explore the secrets of LGBTQ+ history that we never got the chance to learn in school, and reexamine the history we have been taught to reveal the hidden queer connections within.

Together we will look at the ways queer people have built community even in the most hostile moments of history, from the hidden meaning of flowers, to a secret queer language that we still use today. Rowan will examine the tactics of erasure that have been used against queer people, and through uncovering stories of real lost figures and little-known stories from our past, will learn vital lessons about the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality and liberation.

**Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm**

**Speaker bio:**

Rowan Ellis is an award-winning author, YouTuber, and speaker known for her insightful content on LGBTQ+ history, representation, and pop culture. Her long-form video essays have drawn in over 300,000 subscribers, with her YouTube channel amassing more than 24 million views. Her debut non-fiction book, Here and Queer: A Queer Girl’s Guide to Life, earned starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and was Highly Commended at the UKLA Awards. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Elle UK, and the BBC. Rowan also co-hosts the Queer Movie Podcast, where she dives into LGBTQ+ cinema—from underrated gems to the latest releases—alongside special industry guests.

Presented by Seed Talks

This is an 16+ event