Historical Homos — Season 1, Episode 2: Le Chevalier d'Éon: From Russia With Mess... in a Dress
Documentary, Reality • 60 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
The unbelievably wild and weird life story of the Chevalier d'Éon: transgender spy, soldier, and sleuth of the Enlightenment. Assigned male at birth, Charles eventually transitioned to become Charlotte, before discovering the humiliating constraints of life as an 18th century woman.
About Historical Homos
A no-fucks-given guide to LGBTQ+ history, hosted by Donal Brophy and Sebastian Hendra. Welcome to the gayest stories never told.