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These three gay men began dating in 1970. Here are 50 Polaroid photos from their lives

A collection of over 9,700 Polaroid photos capturing the lives of a historic throuple has been unearthed.

PHOTOS: Historic, Histrionic Sisters

Greg Day and Mark Harvey show the theatrical, ecclesiastical side of activism with their historic images of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in a new exhibit.

11 historic photos of New York's LGBTQ+ history from the book Queer Happened Here

Marc Zinaman's Queer Happened Here "celebrates the indelible relationship between people and place, honoring the transformative power of pride, unity, and love." Check out select historic images from the book.

15 Wondrous and Dynamic Photos from the World's Longest Drag Show

This drag-a-thon was one for the books. Literally.

Here are 30 pictures of what Pride looked like 30 years ago

In order to know where we're going, we need to always remember where we come from.

Meet the Couple Who Uncover Historic Gay Romances

The couple spotlights timeless same-sex love stories through the ages in their book Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love.

PHOTOS A Historic Day in Washington

While couples must wait until Sunday before it's official, they have already started picking up marriage licenses in Washington.

See Pride Marches From 1969 to Now in 15 Unearthed Images

With these historic photos from Getty Images, take a look back at Pride Month and its evolution.

13 Vintage Photos of Los Angeles's Queer Pride from ONE Archives

The City of Angels was having its own LGBTQ+ awakening years before Stonewall.

WATCH: Colin Farrell Discuss Historic Marriage Win in Ireland

The actor was particularly vested in Ireland voters endorsing marriage equality.

21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

13 Historic Photos of Men in Love, 1850s to 1950s

This book celebrates love that dared not speak its name.

'Eat a fruit for Anita:' 10 historic Anita Bryant protest photos

Here are some historic photos of the activists who fought Anita Bryant's anti-queer crusade every step of the way.

Reflecting on 10 years of marriage equality: Frankie Frankeny on the stories behind the movement

"These aren’t just love stories. They’re blueprints. They’re battle cries. They’re reminders that when we tell the truth about our lives, we change the world," photographer Frankie Frankeny tells The Advocate of her book LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.

Hillary Clinton Responds to 40 Years of Sexist Questions (Video)

"Do you think the American people are ready yet to have a first lady who has strong opinions and an agenda?"