History

Pongal: Harvesting Joy, Celebrating Abundance
In the heartlands of India, where vast fields sway in the gentle breeze and the sun casts its golden glow over the fertile plains, Pongal heralds a celebration of harvest, gratitude, and abundance. This South Indian festival, deeply rooted in agrarian traditions, is a time when communities come together to express their thanks to nature for a bountiful yield. Pongal, often referred to as the "harvest festival of Tamil Nadu," is not merely a cultural event but a spiritual journey that binds the people to the land that sustains them.
By Varsha2 years ago in Pride
From Playboy To Scientology: VENUS VALLEY’s Feminist Finale(ish)
Happy new year, gentles and lady-men! If you’ve just arrived at this series, you’re a little late, but don’t worry - there’s plenty of rewriting and re-releasing of other chapters coming, and almost as many epilogues as The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King! You my dear queer reader have arrived almost at the end of my chapter-by-chapter release of my LGBTQIA+ centric philosophy chat book, in which queer life experience is the perfect example to introduce you to pretty much any and every facet of philosophy you can think of; in which you, my rainbow flag waving reader, are invited to debate discuss, question, contribute, so your inputs and insights can become my edits, until your views and voices are in its pages right alongside mine. Welcome, for almost the last time, queerly beloveds - in which I finally get around to talking about THE BIG BAD “F” - to VENUS VALLEY: Queer Philosophers’ Forum.
By Steph Cole2 years ago in Pride
TREKS & GENDER: Sexual Identity in the Final Frontier (a VENUS VALLEY chapter)
Yes, before anyone wonders, I have noticed these chapters are longer when I’m indulging my fandoms, like Shakespeare and The Matrix! (If you haven’t, you can see me do that by clicking HERE & HERE). So welcome, queerly beloveds, to the geeky Trekkie chapter of my book-in-progress - in which, as always, your inputs and insights become my edits as you debate, discuss, question, contribute, so your voices and viewpoints become part of the finished published product:VENUS VALLEY, Queer Philosophers’ Forum.
By Steph Cole2 years ago in Pride
You’re a Wizard, Neo: Queer Culture in Fantasy Fiction (a VENUS VALLEY chapter)
A fun fact & fantasy filled chapter is here, queerly beloveds - if you’ve just found me and just thought “a fun fact and fantasy filled chapter of what?”, let me tell you where you are: I’m releasing my LGBTQIA+ centric philosophy book chapter by chapter, so my rainbow flag flying readers can debate, discuss, question, contribute, giving me insights & inputs which become my edits, so the finished book includes all our views and voices. Welcome to Venus Valley: Queer Philosophers’ Forum.
By Steph Cole2 years ago in Pride
Queen James & Dr. John: ShakesQueer pt. 2 (a VENUS VALLEY chapter)
Info-dump chapter! I had a lot I wanted to say in the last chapter and a few different places I wanted to take it; but for those who want to know more, there’s plenty more to know - and like a good little philosophy blogger, telling you all about it can raise plenty more questions!
By Steph Cole2 years ago in Pride
UNVEILING THE LEGEND OF SIMO HAYHA
Unveiling the Legend of Simo Hayha: The White Death, World's Deadliest Sniper In the bitter winter of 1939, amidst the icy forests of Karelia in Finland, a chapter of history unfolded—one shrouded in snow and marked by the exceptional prowess of a man, Simo Hayha, known as the White Death. His story, veiled in obscurity for years, showcases the unparalleled skill of the deadliest sniper the world has ever known.
By Grace Kamugisha2 years ago in Pride
Sandra Day O'Connor,Dies at 93 First Woman On The Supreme Court,
Washington – Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who made history as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, passed away at the age of 93. The Court announced that O'Connor died on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona, following complications related to dementia and a respiratory illness.
By Ali Hashmi2 years ago in Pride
Recollecting Dr. Mary Discrete: Exploring NASA Space Explorer and Science Mission Trailblazer
Surrendered NASA space voyager Mary Discrete, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, passed on Nov. 27. She was 76. A specialist with planning in like manner and environmental planning, as well as natural sciences and microbial nature, Separate was the principal woman to go about as an accomplice chief for NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
By Sakib Mahmud2 years ago in Pride
Henry Kissinger: Architect of Global Diplomacy, a Legacy Explored
I'm deeply saddened to share the news of Henry Kissinger's passing at the age of 100. A true giant in American foreign policy, Kissinger's life was a testament to the tumultuous events of the 20th century. Born in Germany in 1923, he fled Nazi persecution with his family in 1938, finding refuge in the United States.
By Just Know This2 years ago in Pride
Gentles & Lady-Men! VENUS VALLEY sees the queer in Shakespeare (part 1). Top Story - November 2023.
Welcome to a chapter I’ve been waiting and wanting to write for a while, because it’s one of the fun chapters of this book-in-progress! If you’re just joining in, you’ve found the chapter-by-chapter release of my LGBTQIA+ centric philosophy chat book, in which your inputs will shape my edits til the finished book says what my beloved brave and beautiful rainbow flag community want people to know, rather than just me being a look-how-clever-I-am philosopher. I’ve learned a big lesson in writing as I’ve tried to rush my way to this chapter, as things I’ve tried to squeeze in quickly have shouted at me from the page, that they deserve real space to speak. So feel free to click a link I’ll put in later, where you can see the focus I’ve given about philosophies ancient and modern from outside my own sphere of knowledge, learning as I teach; or read on for the first in a set of upcoming chapters where I’ll have fun indulging my biggest fandoms and dig into some of the deeper philosophies behind them. Welcome, queerly beloveds, to Venus Valley: Queer Philosophers’ Forum!
By Steph Cole2 years ago in Pride
How The Mafia Once Controlled The New York Gay Scene
When we think of the mafia in the US, many of us may think of them as organized crime syndicates focused on bootlegging, drugs, and gambling. However, did you know they were also an instrumental, albeit uneasy, part of modern LGBTQ+ history?
By Chelsea Rose2 years ago in Pride
**Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti 2023: Wishes, Messages, Quotes for Prakash Utsav**. Content Warning.
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, celebrated with immense joy and reverence, marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. In 2023, as we observe the auspicious occasion, it's not just a festival; it's a time for spiritual reflection and spreading goodwill. On this Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti 2023, let's delve into the significance of Prakash Utsav and explore heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes to share with loved ones.
By Debjit Das2 years ago in Pride