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early nudist history

The first modern definition of social nudism in 1904
John Russell Coryell and the American blueprint for social nudism
 • Carl Hild, PhD
Edward Carpenter and the intellectual roots of naturism
The queer Victorian rebel who brought Walt Whitman’s spirit and social nudity to the UK
 • Carl Hild, PhD
Men are from Mars, Gurley is from Venus
Excerpt from Nudetopian Nightmares, seeking a new Garden of Eden
 • Olaf Danielson
Ninety years of Mountain Air
A look back as one of North America's oldest nudist clubs marks a milestone
 • Evan Nicks
The first “clothing-optional” event in America
A newsletter and community exploring nudity in history, culture, politics, and art. Daily articles, essays, webcomics, and podcasts right in your inbox.
 • Olaf Danielson
El Portús without the nudists
As the iconic Spanish naturist campsite prepares to relaunch, a small group of residents fights eviction, intimidation, and the loss of their homes
 • Evan Nicks
Land trust buys iconic nude beach
A $10 million conservation deal safeguards San Gregorio—but the fate of its nude tradition is unclear
 • Evan Nicks
Nudist or naturist: An age-old question
Can naked sages in ancient times help us work out the difference between naturism and nudism?
 • Nick Mayhew-Smith
Pettibone Park affair
How a nude bathing scandal redrew the Minnesota-Wisconsin border—America’s last great state line shuffle
 • Olaf Danielson
The first three years: A founding father’s account
By Kurt Barthel, originally written in 1932
Lee Miller, growing up nude along the Hudson River
How Lee Miller’s progressive upbringing shaped her understanding of art, the body, and freedom
 • Carl Hild, PhD
Africa: The continuing tradition
A journey through Africa’s naked heritage and artistic expression
 • Paul LeValley
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