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Mary Read, Fearless Female Pirate
Dressed as a man, Mary Read lived the life of a man's man as a woman. She was a skilled swordsman, sailed with Jack Rackham and was best friends with pirate Anne Bonny.
mary read • anne bonny • captain jack rackman • disguised as a man • pirate
Dressed as a man, Mary Read lived the life of a man's man as a woman. She was a skilled swordsman, sailed with Jack Rackham and was best friends with pirate Anne Bonny.
mary read • anne bonny • captain jack rackman • disguised as a man • pirate
Captain James Cook Second Voyage
Antarctica, ice, illness, and Easter Island
captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Antarctica, ice, illness, and Easter Island
captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 5)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's rebellion against her husband, Henry II; her long imprisonment; her influence over her sons, King Richard the Lionheart and King John.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • king richard • lionhearted • king john
Eleanor of Aquitaine's rebellion against her husband, Henry II; her long imprisonment; her influence over her sons, King Richard the Lionheart and King John.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • king richard • lionhearted • king john
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
Civil War Army Nurse and Spy
Edmonds, Sarah Emma Evelyn left home at age seventeen to escape her abusive father and disappeared. She then emerged as Franklin Thompson.
civil war army nurse • canadian woman served as man in union army • edmonds sarah emma evelyn • nurse and spy in the union army • civil war ended in 1865
Edmonds, Sarah Emma Evelyn left home at age seventeen to escape her abusive father and disappeared. She then emerged as Franklin Thompson.
civil war army nurse • canadian woman served as man in union army • edmonds sarah emma evelyn • nurse and spy in the union army • civil war ended in 1865
La Forza del Destino – Verdi Opera
La forza del destino, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.
la forza del destino • verdi forza destino • verdi opera • verdi's la forza • la forza opera
La forza del destino, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.
la forza del destino • verdi forza destino • verdi opera • verdi's la forza • la forza opera
Prithu and the Horse Sacrifices
Prithu decided to complete a hundred Ashwamedha Yagnas or Horse Sacrifices. But Indra would not let this happen. Ultimately Brahma had to resolve the impasse.
prithu • ashwamedha • indra • devas • atri
Prithu decided to complete a hundred Ashwamedha Yagnas or Horse Sacrifices. But Indra would not let this happen. Ultimately Brahma had to resolve the impasse.
prithu • ashwamedha • indra • devas • atri
Twelfth Night or What You Will
Before Julie Andrews played Victor/Victoria, and before Disney made Mulan, Shakespeare had Viola.
twelfth night • what you will • shakespeare • shakespeare comedy • what is twelfth night
Before Julie Andrews played Victor/Victoria, and before Disney made Mulan, Shakespeare had Viola.
twelfth night • what you will • shakespeare • shakespeare comedy • what is twelfth night
Deborah Samson
Disguised as a man, Deborah Samson fought during the American Revolution; after being wounded, she received an honorable discharge and began a public speaking career.
deborah samson • female soldier • american revolution • seen and not heard • robert shurtliff
Disguised as a man, Deborah Samson fought during the American Revolution; after being wounded, she received an honorable discharge and began a public speaking career.
deborah samson • female soldier • american revolution • seen and not heard • robert shurtliff
Jarasandh
Jarasandh was born from two mothers. Each queen gave birth to half a child and the two pieces were put together by a demoness. Jarasandh became a powerful and cruel king and ultimately it was Krishna who exploited the weakness of his birth and had him killed.
jarasandh • magadha • brihadratha • kasi • chandakaushika
Jarasandh was born from two mothers. Each queen gave birth to half a child and the two pieces were put together by a demoness. Jarasandh became a powerful and cruel king and ultimately it was Krishna who exploited the weakness of his birth and had him killed.
jarasandh • magadha • brihadratha • kasi • chandakaushika
Kids Graphic Novels With Girl Heroes
You don't need superpowers to be the girl heroes in these kids graphic novels that celebrate the girl power in everyday life.
girl heroes • amelia rules • jimmy gownley • spider girl comics • susan hughes
You don't need superpowers to be the girl heroes in these kids graphic novels that celebrate the girl power in everyday life.
girl heroes • amelia rules • jimmy gownley • spider girl comics • susan hughes
Mulan
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
fa mulan • mulan • women • chinese history • maiden of yueh
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
fa mulan • mulan • women • chinese history • maiden of yueh
Pirate Captain John Rackham
Jack Rackham was a gentleman pirate with flamboyant fashion sense and a way with female pirates who were dressed like men-- notably, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
jack rackham • calico jack • anne bonny • mary read • jamaica
Jack Rackham was a gentleman pirate with flamboyant fashion sense and a way with female pirates who were dressed like men-- notably, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
jack rackham • calico jack • anne bonny • mary read • jamaica
Pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy
While Blackbeard was perhaps the most notorious of the pirates of the Golden Age, he wasn't the only pirate whose name has survived. Among those recorded in the annals of history are women and gentlemen who chose to follow a different calling than the one society deemed appropriate.
golden age of piracy • piracy • pirates • anne bonny • calico jack rackham
While Blackbeard was perhaps the most notorious of the pirates of the Golden Age, he wasn't the only pirate whose name has survived. Among those recorded in the annals of history are women and gentlemen who chose to follow a different calling than the one society deemed appropriate.
golden age of piracy • piracy • pirates • anne bonny • calico jack rackham
Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, "Private Lyons Wakeman"
During the American Civil War, there were women that went beyond the call of their duty to become soldiers. Sara Rosetta Wakeman, or 'Lyons Wakeman' was one such soldier.
sarah rosetta wakeman • lyons wakeman • civil war • female civil war soldiers • rosetta wakeman
During the American Civil War, there were women that went beyond the call of their duty to become soldiers. Sara Rosetta Wakeman, or 'Lyons Wakeman' was one such soldier.
sarah rosetta wakeman • lyons wakeman • civil war • female civil war soldiers • rosetta wakeman
Zane Grey - Riders of the Purple Sage
Zane Grey uses allegorical references throughout his novel. The personalities and mannerisms of his characters seem to take on the landscape that surrounds them.
zane grey • zane grey riders of the purple sage • zane grey books • american author • zane grey novel
Zane Grey uses allegorical references throughout his novel. The personalities and mannerisms of his characters seem to take on the landscape that surrounds them.
zane grey • zane grey riders of the purple sage • zane grey books • american author • zane grey novel
Anne Bonny, Renowned Female Pirate
Bonny was a better fighter than most male pirates. When the end was near, she fought like a hell-cat on her ship's deck while her male crew mates slumbered in rum heaven.
anne bonny • woman pirate of the caribbean • captain jack rackham • calico jack • mary read
Bonny was a better fighter than most male pirates. When the end was near, she fought like a hell-cat on her ship's deck while her male crew mates slumbered in rum heaven.
anne bonny • woman pirate of the caribbean • captain jack rackham • calico jack • mary read
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR II
Fourty-nine Canadian men fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in the 24th Michigan. On July 1st, over half were killed, wounded or taken prisoner at McPherson's Woods.
canadians • canadian • canada • civil war • confederates
Fourty-nine Canadian men fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in the 24th Michigan. On July 1st, over half were killed, wounded or taken prisoner at McPherson's Woods.
canadians • canadian • canada • civil war • confederates
The Civil War Soldier
This piece relates the diverse population represented in blue and gray, discussing, among other things, age, ethnic background, motivation for fighting, and yes, gender.
women soldiers • civil war soldier
This piece relates the diverse population represented in blue and gray, discussing, among other things, age, ethnic background, motivation for fighting, and yes, gender.
women soldiers • civil war soldier
The Element of Disguise in Shakespeare's Plays
In The Merchant of Venice, and The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare shadows the theme of human falseness with physical disguise.
shakespeare • disguise • the merchant of venice • the taming of the shrew • inner beauty
In The Merchant of Venice, and The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare shadows the theme of human falseness with physical disguise.
shakespeare • disguise • the merchant of venice • the taming of the shrew • inner beauty
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