Vintage photos of gay couples

These vintage photos represent just a small fragment of our LGBT history; unfortunately so much of it has purposely been destroyed. Since the men in these photos are unknown, it's pretty much impossible to tell if they were a gay couple or just "good friends." Most photographs of gay couples were eventually destroyed by horrified family members.

They say true love knows no bounds — yet not everyone can quite understand this concept and try to enforce their own views on how love should look like. This is especially prevalent when it comes to love between gay…. Tired of this prejudice, former priest Nathan Monk has collected a series of vintage photos of gay couples, proving they were always there but were afraid of openly showing their feelings.

Tired of this prejudice, former priest Nathan Monk has collected a series of vintage photos of gay couples, proving they were always there but were afraid of openly showing their feelings. “I found the photos online through a couple of different posts,” said Father Nathan in an interview with Bored Panda.

This article was originally published on VICE Italy. The photo dated back to when same-sex relationships were illegal not only in the States, but in most countries across the world. The two collectors thought the photo must be one-of-a-kind, but soon after they found another in an online auction.

Since the men in these photos are unknown, it's pretty much impossible to tell if they were a gay couple or just "good friends." Most photographs of gay couples were eventually destroyed by horrified family members. For every photo that may have mistakenly identified as gay, thousands more were burned or torn into pieces to keep a family secret.

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A collection of vintage photos showcasing romantic relationships between men throughout history.

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