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The History of Drag Queens
Drag means bold, fun shows, but where does the word come from, and what does it mean?
The word drag is synonymous with flamboyant, fun performances. But where does the term come from and what does it mean?
This more modern story of playing with gender identity鈥檚 dates back to the 1870s, and it鈥檚 a history that takes in the wars, censorship and fears. Heaven forbid!
Taking us through this fascinating history of drag as we know it today is Jacob Bloomfield, author of Drag: A British History.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
All music from Epidemic Sounds.
Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.
