Sunday, July 06, 2025

What Life Was Like for LGBTQ People in the Middle Ages (and Why It Was Deadly)

Jun 26, 2025 | The medieval world was ruled by two brutal forces — religion and law. In this deeply repressive system, being gay wasn't just taboo. It was a death sentence.

In this powerful historical documentary, we uncover the hidden, heart-breaking reality of queer people in the Middle Ages — monks who whispered love in the shadows, lovers erased by history, and lives destroyed by silence, suspicion, and the sword.