The First Shape Shifters?
Researchers discovered cave paintings depicting what may be part-animal, part-human figures — decked out with animal snouts — hunting wild pigs and dwarf buffaloes in Indonesia. These may be the … Read more
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Lagoon of Dreams, by Tinnean
QSFer Tinnean has a new MM historical mpreg fantasy book out: “Lagoon of Dreams.” David Knight has been plagued by dreams his entire life, only to have all memory of … Read more
Where Does the Concept of Time Travel Come From?
The dream of traveling through time is both ancient and universal. But where did humanity’s fascination with time travel begin, and why is the idea so appealing? The concept of … Read more
CLIMATE CHANGE: Has it Been Hotter Than This Before?
Short Answer – yes. And almost everything died. Would you ever go on vacation to the North Pole? Unless you like subzero temperatures and Nordic-ski treks, probably not. But if … Read more
Dragons: A Brief History
Dragons are among the most popular and enduring of the world’s mythological creatures. Dragon tales are known in many cultures, from the Americas to Europe, and from India to China. … Read more
Following Oscar Wilde – Boogieman In Lavender
Following Oscar By Jeff Baker “In the old days, men had the rack. Now they have the Press.” —Oscar Wilde. It is possible, in the United States, to … Read more
The Queer History of Star Trek
“When Star Trek Discovery first aired 2017, it also brought with it’s first ever explicitly gay main characters, says trans writer and YouTuber Jessie Gender (nee Earl), “It was a huge deal for the … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Peony Lanterns, by Patricia Correll
QSFer Patricia Correll has a new MM romance/alt history book out: Peony Lanterns. And there’s a giveaway! Mitsu has been Shiro’s personal servant and best friend since they were both … Read more
Call for Submissions: 2019 Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Fiction Series
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast will be open for submissions in January 2019 for short stories in the lesbian historic fiction genre, to be produced in audio format for the podcast, as … Read more
Ancient Aramaic Incantation Describes Fiery Devourer – Live Science
A 2,800-year-old incantation, written in Aramaic, describes the capture of a creature called the “devourer” said to be able to produce “fire.” Discovered in August 2017 within a small building, … Read more