The Halls of Tantalus

The wonder of a sheer piece of fabric between two beings.

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Small Rectangular Pavilion Tent, Persian, late 19th century, Saint Louis Art Museum: Islamic Art

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Fun to see a gay Romeo and Juliet.

From Butler’s 1956 yearbook.

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“Men may kiss men.”

From Elon’s 1977 yearbook.

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A warning against cruising in the men’s room.

From Bay Area Reporter, 1987. 

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This is my favorite picture of John Wayne, on vacation to Mexico with his open shirt, short shorts and espadrilles. And moose-knuckle galore.

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Field of Dreams

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HK riot police pepper sprayed and beat up a pregnant women. 

Please save and share the video as they are applying pressure on Facebook and Google to delete all copies.

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Our friend, China Hong Kong 🇭🇰

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Quelle violence !

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Designs for fancy dress based on popular Victorian games by Jules Helleu, possibly created for Charles Frederick Worth.

Source: V&A Online Archives.

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1860s

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The gate of the former royal chapel, Dresden

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Paul Emile Becat. 1885-1960

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Thomas Synnamon Photography