The earliest RECORDED history seems to be from Ancient Greece or the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah (depending on how you interpret the account). In neither case does it seem to be considered something "new" so it undoubtedly predates any recorded history.
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The earliest occurrences of homosexuality was during Ancient Greece, I believe. It was a time when human sexuality was respected and openly accepted, particularly through the "blessings" of the Greek gods and goddesses. Pederasty (or the social significance of the partnering of a young boy and an old man) was prevalent as well, and was probably one of the most significant traits of Ancient Greece. It was common for a man to have a male lover and a woman for procreation. Homosexuality is most prominent in Greek architecture, such as the statues of nude individuals, particularly of men (as the male form was seen as magnificent).
Homosexuality was not restricted only to the western section of the world however, as it was also dominant in Ancient Japan and China, where male relations were given spiritual value and given the utmost respect. Homo-erotic art and poetry had much value in ancient times.
In the ancient world homosexuality was abundant, but as we all know, the implication of organized religion (particularly the Big Three) shattered such ancient traditions and forced the ideal of homosexuality (and in turn, love for the same sex) to deteriorate through the ages until it slowly started resurfacing in the 21st century.
No it began when the human race began.
Homosexuality existed before civilization.
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Since before humans were on earth.
Homosexuality began wherever life on Earth began.Homosexuality began with the dawn of animal life on Earth.
Homosexuality is not a cultural pratice, it's intrinsic to the humanity. All cultures in the human history had gay people, although in some of them its forbidden
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Homosexuality has been practised since before any written history. No one can know when and where.
It wasn't discovered. It's something that occurs naturally in nature. Homosexuality wasn't discovered any more than having five fingers was discovered. There was no time where it was undiscovered, it just always was, as long as two different sexes have always been.
Industrial revolution
Ron Paul has a history of opposing gay rights and generally takes a typically conservative view on homosexuality.
Traditionally, the three religions of The Book have viewed homosexuality with a horror that defies description ... By contrast, Ancient Greece took a positive view of homosexuality.