Roman oil lamp depicting lesbian sex will go on permanent display at the British Museum along with other artefacts representing LGBTQ+ culture as part of a new diversity drive

UK Daily Mail ^ | June 25, 2020 | Ryan Morrison

[C19fan]

The British Museum has added a Roman-era oil lamp depicting a scene of lesbian sex and other LGBTQ+ cultural objects to its permanent exhibition. The museum, which is currently closed due the coronavirus pandemic but usually attracts about six million visitors a year, already runs popular LGBTQ-themed tours. Five new objects, including the lamp, a novelty 'nine bob note', a Greek coin depicting Sappho, Kabuki prints and a medallion from a cross-dressing spy will go on display in the museum.

[dp0622]

lol took me 3 minutes to get it :)

maybe time to take some neuro tests

[elcid1970]

“What happens if you rub the lamp?”

Rachel Maddow starts breathing VERY hard!

[SunkenCiv]

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[SunkenCiv]

Clearly the Roman Empire was exploitative in its prurient art, and all of it must be banned, confiscated, and destroyed.

[SunkenCiv]

Since everyone wore togas, there was no concept of transvestitism. :^)