
What TV Never Told You About Ancient History with Neil Laird
What if ancient history was actually a lot more accepting, and a lot more gay, than the history books ever let on?
Neil Laird is a multiple Emmy-nominated director and executive producer who's spent nearly three decades making historical documentaries for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, and National Geographic, filming in over 70 countries. After years of uncovering what TV and textbooks got wrong about the ancient world, he began writing comedic novels inspired by his time in the field, starting with Prime Time Travelers.
In this episode, Neil shares what same-sex life actually looked…
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