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193. The Sacred Band of Thebes An Army Of 150 Gay Couples That Brought Sparta To Its Knees

They were told Sparta could never be defeated. Then 300 warriors, 150 pairs of same-sex lovers changed history forever.

Forged in the shadow of tyranny, the Sacred Band of Thebes wasn't just an elite military unit, it was the first of its kind, made up of 150 pairs of devoted male lovers who fought side by side against the most feared army in the ancient world. In this episode, Jordi and Brad explore one of the greatest stories in queer history, from secret rebellions and impossible battlefield victories to the heartbreaking final stand that transformed these warriors into legends. It's a powerful story of courage, sacrifice, and love that proves history's most extraordinary heroes are often the ones left out of the history books. If you love LGBTQ+ true crime podcast storytelling, queer history, and true crime with a queer perspective that uncovers forgotten LGBTQ+ stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, remarkable queer stories, and forgotten LGBTQ+ history back into the spotlight, all with a cold one in hand. Grab a drink, press play, and discover why the legend of the Sacred Band of Thebes still resonates more than 2,300 years later.

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203. The Cline Falls Axe Attack

A dream cross-country bike trip. A deserted campground. And a stranger who arrived in the darkness with an axe.In 1977, Yale students Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman were cycling across America when thei...

22 Syys 38min

202. Remembering the Queer Heroes and Voices of 9/11

A day that changed the world and some of the queer lives caught in its path.Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember several LGBTQ+ victims whose stories deserve to be told. From longtime partners de...

14 Syys 36min

201. The Atlanta Child Murders Part 2

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7 Syys 37min

200. The Atlanta Child Murders - One Of The Most Controversial Crime Sprees In American History

Atlanta was losing its children and nobody seemed to be listening. As bodies piled up, grieving families demanded answers while police dismissed disappearances as runaways and insisted the murders wer...

31 Elo 36min

199. The Murder of Steen Fenrich At The Hands Of His Stepfather

He escaped a home where hatred had made him a prisoner. At just 19 years old, Steen Fenrich had finally built a life where he could be himself, until one desperate moment sent him back to the family h...

26 Elo 34min

198. William Haines aka "Old Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star"

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23 Elo 46min

197. Michelle Kosilek And The Murder Of Cheryl McCaul

A brutal murder. A controversial identity. And a legal battle that would capture the nation’s attention.In 1990, Cheryl McCaul was found murdered inside her car in Massachusetts, launching an investig...

11 Elo 40min

196. Alice Mitchell And The Tragic Murder of Freda Ward

A forbidden love. A desperate plan. And a murder that would forever change how America viewed queer women.In 1892 Memphis, Tennessee, Alice Mitchell and Freda Ward dreamed of escaping a society determ...

4 Elo 32min