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North Hertfordshire Museum Recognizes Elagabalus as Trans Woman

11/2/2025

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North Hertfordshire Museum will refer to Roman emperor Elagabalus using female pronouns after concluding he was a trans woman.
The museum consulted LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to ensure inclusivity in its displays.
Academics remain divided over gender identity, with some suggesting references to Elagabalus's femininity could have been politically motivated.
Councillor Keith Hoskins noted that Elagabalus explicitly preferred female pronouns, reflecting contemporary standards in gender discussions.

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North Hertfordshire Museum will refer to Roman emperor Elagabalus using female pronouns after concluding he was a trans woman.
The museum consulted LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to ensure inclusivity in its displays.
Academics remain divided over gender identity, with some suggesting references to Elagabalus's femininity could have been politically motivated.
Councillor Keith Hoskins noted that Elagabalus explicitly preferred female pronouns, reflecting contemporary standards in gender discussions.